The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has imposed a $60,000 fine on AT&T for failing to promptly mark underground lines, a violation of the Kansas Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (KUUDPA). This act mandates that operators of underground facilities inform excavators of the location of their facilities within two working days before the scheduled start of excavation. (casetext.com)
The KCC’s investigation revealed that between April 1 and May 22, 2024, AT&T did not respond to 10 non-response tickets initiated by excavators. Of these, AT&T contested two violations, arguing that they had either provided locates within the allotted time or cleared the excavator due to the absence of buried utilities. However, the KCC found that AT&T failed to inform the excavators of the tolerance zone for its underground facilities within the required timeframe for eight of the violations. (anthonyveachlaw.com)
The KCC emphasized the importance of compliance with KUUDPA to prevent potential damage to underground facilities and ensure the safety of excavation activities. Operators are reminded to adhere to the statutory requirements to avoid penalties and maintain public safety. (kcc.ks.gov)
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