Minnesota Administrative Rules

7560.0150 PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY MAPPING AND INSTALLATION.

Subpart 1.

Duty of operator to map.

After December 31, 2005, an operator shall maintain a map, a diagram, a drawing, or geospatial information regarding the location of its underground facility within a public right-of-way installed after that date.

Subp. 2.

Duty to install locating wire.

After December 31, 2005, an operator shall install a locating wire or have an equally effective means of marking the location of each nonconductive underground facility within a public right-of-way installed after that date. This requirement does not apply when making minor repairs to an existing nonconductive facility. As applied to this chapter, "minor repairs" means repairs to or partial replacement of portions of existing service laterals located within a public right-of-way for purposes of routine maintenance and upkeep.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299J.04

History:

29 SR 1503

Published Electronically:

July 20, 2005