HB 1634 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Prevents the disruption of vital services by establishing a comprehensive damage prevention program for transfer pipelines, transmission pipelines, and underground facilities. |
Establishes authority to enforce the law, assign responsibilities for locating and keeping accurate records of underground facilities' locations, and protect and repair damage to existing underground facilities. |
Creates an underground damage prevention authority which will appoint an enforcement committee in order to: (1) Hear complaints for violations of chapter 19.122 RCW (underground utilities); and |
(2) Issue a finding of facts and conclusions regarding alleged violations and recommend appropriate corrective actions. |
Provides a December 31, 2020, expiration of the authority. |
Creates the damage prevention account. |