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= FEORSTOST ERTS Oe CO NYSEG-RG&E | 40unv40 sno @) UDIG-NY Part of the Avangrid family Fl} 902 22 Hay 2026 Excavator Manual Dear Local Public Official: ————oo | | J J To ensure the safety of the public, we're asking for your help and cooperation. Electricity and natural gas facilities are prevalent in communities across the state. Extreme caution is necessary when working around these facilities, whether they are located underground or overhead. ¢ Excavation in the vicinity of buried facilities is regulated and requires the utmost caution. New York State Code Rule 753 includes requirements that must be followed when excavating. First and foremost - by law - contractors must contact UDig NY at UDigNY.org or by calling 811 before digging so underground facilities can be marked. Anyone who is excavating must have underground facilities marked. - Any local government that issues permits for excavation and demolition shall provide a notice to applicants for permits that informs them about their responsibilities under state law to protect underground facilities and the existence, operation, programs and telephone number of the one-call notification system. Every such local government shall continuously display such notice in a conspicuous location in the office or agency it designates. « When working around overhead electricity lines, at least 20 feet of clearance must be maintained. This and other requirements are included in the New York State Industrial Code Rule 57 and OSHA standard 1926.1407-141] Subpart CC. « We encourage municipalities to hire contractors who are certified in the UDig NY Certified Excavator Program in Safe Digging Best Practices (CEP), a new standard for training New York state professional excavators in the proper procedures of excavation. Excerpts from applicable regulations and much more valuable safety information are included in the enclosed manual. Please take time to review the manual, share it with your employees and keep it handy for reference. Should you need additional copies, a printable version of the manual can be found at nyseg.com/DigSafe or rge.com/DigSafe. A “scratch and sniff” natural gas odorant brochure is also enclosed for your use to help you recognize the smell of natural gas and respond appropriately to suspected leaks. In addition, please use the following enclosed materials to promote safety and plan your excavation: - Safety poster - Call 811 stop decal and danger label - Excavation mark-out calendar - Common gas line marks Contact with overhead power lines or underground natural gas or electricity services can cause serious injuries or death. Those excavating who cause damage to underground utilities may be liable for property damages and subject to state fines. Please read the enclosed materials carefully and follow the law. Your safety and the safety of others may depend on it. Should you have any questions, or if you are interested in meeting to further discuss damage prevention and public safety, please feel free to contact me at 585.734.7229 or [email protected]. Thank you in advance for helping to keep our communities safe. Sincerely, ft Wok Jason Marsh Supervisor - Damage Prevention NYSEG / PO. Box 5240 / Binghamton, NY 13902-5240 / nyseg.com RG&E / 180 South Clinton Avenue / Rochester, NY 14604 / rge.com GSTD603 Rev 04.2026