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          Date of Hearing:   March 18, 2010

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                 Ted W. Lieu, Chair
                ACR 115 (Emmerson) - As Introduced:  February 4, 2010
           
          SUBJECT  :   California Safe Digging Month.

           SUMMARY  :   Proclaims the month of April 2010 as California Safe  
          Digging Month.    Specifically,  this resolution  makes the  
          following legislative findings:  

          1)In California, there are two One Call Centers to call and  
            request the marking of utility line locations prior to  
            digging:  the Underground Service Alert of Southern California  
            (USA/SC) and the Underground Service Alert of Northern  
            California and Nevada (USA North); and calling 811 to be  
            connected to a One Call Center prior to digging, will help  
            keep Californians safe and prevent damage and destruction.

          2)The services provided by the One Call Centers are at no cost  
            to the caller; and the free notification service provided by  
            USA/SC and USA North has resulted in a dramatic reduction in  
            the number of accidents causing personal injury and the  
            interruption of vital services.

          3)Through education about safe digging practices, excavators and  
            homeowners can save time and money and keep our nation safe  
            and connected by making a simple call to 811 in advance of any  
            digging project.  

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None.

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

          Support 
           
          Underground Service Alert of Northern California and Nevada (USA  
          North)
          Engineering Contractors' Association
          Marin Builders' Association
          California Fence Contractors' Association
          Flasher/Barricade Association
          California Chapter of the American Fence Contractors









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           Opposition 
           
          None.

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800