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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 115 (Emmerson)
          As Introduced February 4, 2010
          Majority vote 

           RULES               10-0                                        
           
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          |Ayes:|Lieu, Gaines, Adams,      |
          |     |Furutani, Hagman,         |
          |     |Mendoza, Silva, Swanson,  |
          |     |Torlakson, Yamada         |
          |     |                          |
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           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

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


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