HR 5248 · 103th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-10-07· Sponsored by Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1994-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: One-Call Title II: High Risk Drivers Program Subtitle A: High-Risk and Alcohol-Impaired Drivers Subtitle B: Young Driver Programs Subtitle C: Older Driver Programs Subtitle D: High Risk Drivers Subtitle E: Funding Title III: Correction of Location Title I: One-Call - Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1994 - Directs: (1) the Secretary of Transportation to provide for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free telephone number system to be used by State one-call notification systems; and (2) each State to consider whether to adopt a comprehensive statewide one-call notification program as described in this Act to protect underground facilities from damage due to excavation. (Sec. 105) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) program elements, including 24-hour coverage for emergency excavation, effective mechanisms for penalties and enforcement, a fair schedule of fees to cover the costs of providing for, maintaining, and operating the State program, and an opportunity for citizen suits to enforce such program; and (2) penalties for violations. (Sec. 107) Requires the Secretary to: (1) make grants to States, or to operators of one-call notification s…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only