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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-185
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 5, 2016
To declare the month of April as “Safe Digging Month” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, excavation and digging activities begin in spring and summer, Common Ground Alliance and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (“NAPSR”) have designated April as National Safe Digging Month;
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, as a member of NAPSR, is educating consumers about safe digging practices, underground infrastructure damage prevention, and public safety;
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia encourages District residents, all excavators, utilities, institutions, businesses, and their contractors to call 811 before digging near their home, building, plant, or business;
WHEREAS, residents must be aware that natural gas pipelines, electric power lines, or other facilities may be buried only a few inches underground in easy striking distance even for shallow digging projects;
WHEREAS, the 811 nationwide one-call number provides those who intend to dig or excavate a convenient and easy access to the District One Call Center to request locating and marking of natural gas pipelines, electric power lines, and underground facilities; and
WHEREAS, to prevent loss of life, damage to property and the environment, and curtailment or disruption of services, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia promotes calling 811 before digging and making resources available for such promotion.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Washington, D.C. Safe Digging Month Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia declares the month of April as “Safe Digging Month” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take into effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
