With the recent updates to Pennsylvania’s Underground Utility Line Protection Law (Act 127, October 2024), municipalities must adapt to new compliance requirements to avoid costly fines and liability. This session will cover key changes in the PA 1-Call law, including trends in enforcement and penalties, strategies for updating mapping to improve accuracy, and other proactive steps to minimize violations. Learn how to enhance compliance, reduce risk, and implement best practices to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape effectively.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand key updates and requirements of the PA 1-Call (811) Law
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Understand how the PUC Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) functions
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Understanding Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices
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Learn how changes impact all stakeholders - facility owners, designers, excavators, and project owners
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Discuss strategies to avoid fines and improve compliance
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Review best practices and support resources
Join Andrew Strassner from Constructive, Inc. and Eric Swartley from Swartley’s Utility Rx in Navigating the PA 1-Call Law.
Presenters:
Andrew Strassner, Constructive, Inc.
Eric Swartley, Swartley's Utility Rx
Cost: $49
