Sunshine State One-Call of Florida, Inc.; September 20, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PLACE: Maitland Civic Center, 641 South Maitland Ave., Maitland Fl 32794 West Palm Beach Workshop DATE AND TIME: September 26, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ...

 

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The Sunshine State One-Call of Florida, Inc. announces a meeting to which all interested persons are invited.

One of the amendments to Chapter 556, the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, F.S., approved during the 2006 Florida Legislative session provides that:

556.105 Procedures–

(1)(d)(1)The system shall study the feasibility of the establishment or recognition of zones for the purpose of allowing excavation within such zones to be undertaken without notice to the system as now required by this chapter when such zones are:

a.In areas within which no underground facilities are located.

b.Where permanent markings, permit and mapping systems and structural protection for underwater crossing are required or in place.

c.For previously marked utilities on construction of one or two family dwellings where the contractor remains in custody and control of the building site for the duration of the building permit.

(2)The system shall report the results of the study to the Legislature on or before February 1, 2007, along with recommendations for further legislative action.”

Pursuant thereto, Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc. announces three (3) “No-Notification Zone” Feasibility Workshops at the following date, time and locations to which all interested persons are invited to participate and provide comment for inclusion in the study and publication in the report to the Florida Legislature.

Orlando Workshop

DATE AND TIME: September 20, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Maitland Civic Center, 641 South Maitland Ave., Maitland Fl 32794

West Palm Beach Workshop

DATE AND TIME: September 26, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Palm Beach County Water Utilities Central Regional Operations, Okeeheelee Park South, 8100 Forrest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33416

Tallahassee Workshop

DATE AND TIME: September 28, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Raymond C. Sittig Hall, 301 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Dress is business casual.

Attention: Please deliver this to the primary contact for Sunshine State One-Call of Florida and/or someone who plays an active role in underground facility damage prevention.

Note: Any person who is hearing or speech impaired should contact the one-call notification center through the Florida Relay Center, 1(800)955-8771.