HB4731 amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act to clarify definitions and procedures for excavation and demolition.
HB4731 amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act by updating definitions and procedures for excavation and demolition notices. It specifies that "excavation" does not include certain small-scale, hand-tool-only activities for connecting communications service customers. The bill also defines terms such as "tolerance zone," "normal notice request," and "positive response system." It outlines the process for excavators to notify utility owners or operators through JULIE, Illinois' underground utility facility locating system.
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