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§ 196.1 What is the purpose and scope of this part?

49 CFR 196.1

Citation49 CFR 196.1
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§ 196.1 What is the purpose and scope of this part?

This part prescribes the minimum requirements that excavators must follow to protect underground pipelines from excavation-related damage. It also establishes an enforcement process for violations of these requirements.