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Before You Dig in Maine

Explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in Maine.

811 Center Information

Dig Safe System, Inc.

Legislative Information

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  • Title 23 MRSA Section 3360-A
  • 65-407 Public Utilities Commission
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 18"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
3 business days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

3 business days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid
60 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

60 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island)

Partner Since:
September 2008

Mission:
To promote underground facility safety through training efforts in cooperation with Dig Safe®, underground facility owners, private locating companies, municipalities, excavators and regulatory agencies, and to continually evaluate the New England one-call laws and underground safety best practices.

Contact:

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