The gas pipeline industry has long been a supporter of damage prevention and the 811 system. They are the only underground facility operator who is federally mandated to participate in 811 and maintain a damage prevention program. There is a full guideline in the federal code known as RP1162 which outlines the requirements and best practices for an effective damage prevention program for a gas or pipeline operator.
These guidelines don’t only impact the pipeline industry but are also a tool to measure state programs for effective damage prevention which can result in federal money grant awards as well as restricted funds dependent on the state programs that meet baseline criteria. Over the years, some of the amendments to the Alabama code for the Underground Damage Prevention law have been a direct result of the pipeline industry regulated program.
Alabama 811 has over one hundred (100) gas systems and pipeline operators who take the first step in
protecting their facilities, those who live and work around them and the general public through the 811
program. Their commitment to safety and damage prevention is recognized and appreciated.
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