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AMENDED AGENDA
South Dakota One Call Notification Board
Enforcement Panel Conference Call
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
1:00 p.m. CDT, 12:00 p.m. MDT
The Enforcement Panel of the South Dakota One Call Board will meet to consider the following South Dakota One Call Complaint:
On April 10, 2013, MDU filed a complaint against Summit alleging that Summit dug without locates and damaged a 2″ plastic gas main. Subsequently a locate ticket was called in, but digging continued into the following day before the 48 hour time start date on the ticket. Summit responded on April 29th and did not dispute the allegation. Summit stated that in the future they will call in for locates before, and if needed, will call in an Emergency locate. There have been no previous South Dakota One Call Complaints filed against Summit.
Today, shall the Enforcement Panel of the South Dakota One Call Notification Board find that there is probable cause that Summit Construction violated any statute or rule under the jurisdiction of the Board, and if so shall a civil penalty be assessed?
On April 15, 2013, Engbarth filed a complaint against CenturyLink alleging that CenturyLink was unaware of a duct run, and because of that the facility was not marked. Subsequently it was damaged by Engbarth. CenturyLink responded on April 29, 2013, that the marks were correct, and the damage occurred at that location. CenturyLink (Qwest) previously had a complaint filed against it in 2011, which was dismissed for lack of probable cause on October 28, 2011. On May 24, 2013, Engbarth requested that It’s complaint against CenturyLink be withdrawn.
Today, shall the Enforcement Panel of the South Dakota One Carr Notification Board find that there is probable cause that CenturyLink violated any statute or rule under the jurisdiction of the Board, and if so shall a civil penalty be assessed? Or Today, shall the Enforcement Panel accept Engbarths’s request to withdraw Complaint Docket 0C13-003?
On April 17, 2013 CenturyLink filed a complaint against Professional alleging that Professional dug directly above located facilities with a track hoe and cut two cables. Professional responded after the Deadline for Answer but stated the wires were not located. There have been no previous complaints filed against Professional.
Today, shall the Enforcement Panel of the South Dakota One Call Notification Board find that there is probable cause that Professional Excavating violated any statute or rule under the jurisdiction of the Board, and if so shall a civil penalty be assessed?
On May 6, 2013, MDU filed a complaint against Highmark alleging that Highmark directional drilled without potholing to determine depth and damaged a 45 psi gas line. Highmark responded on May 23, 2013, stating that it located the depth of the gas line on both sides of the road and accepts responsibility for the damage. There have been no previous complaints filed against Highmark.
Today, shall the Enforcement Panel of the South Dakota One Call Notification Board find that there is probable cause that Highmark Inc. violated any statute or rule under the jurisdiction of the Board, and if so shall a civil penalty be assessed?
On May 14, 2013 MDU filed a complaint against Highmark alleging that Highmark dug without a locate ticket and damaged a 35 psi gas line. Highmark responded on May 23, 2013 by stating that the work was not associated with his business. He was planting trees in his yard for himself, and that a locate request was not made. There has been one previous complaint filed against Highmark.
Today, shall the Enforcement Panel of the South Dakota One Call Notification Board find that there is probable cause that Highmark Inc. violated any statute or rule under the jurisdiction of the Board and if so shall a civil penalty be assessed?
Only the written information provided by the Complainant and the written response from the defendant will be considered per SDCL 49-7A-25. No comments from either party involved in the complaint will be taken during this call.
Note: Please call (605) 339-0529 at least 10 minutes prior to the call for call-in instructions. We have limited ports available on the conference bridge, so if you do plan to call in, please conference in on one line.
Larry L. Janes
Executive Director
South Dakota One Call
exedir@sdonecall.com
(605) 339-0529
