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ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Year

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

Authorization

0

0

0

$1M

$5M

0

0

Program Purpose

The purpose of One-call Notification programs is to enhance public safety, protect the environment, minimize risks to excavators, and prevent disruption of vital public services by reducing the incidence of damage to underground facilities during excavation. [7302]

Funding

Authorizations are drawn from the General Fund, and require appropriating legislation.

Eligibility

Grants are to be made to States to establish or improve one-call notification systems.

Eligibility for these grants depends on three factors:

A State determines ‘appropriate participation’ by considering the risks to public safety, the environment, excavators and vital public services posed by the excavation activity.

September 14, 1998


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