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Chapter 6: Excavator

6.10 Accuracy of Location Information

Practice Statement:

The excavator provides accurate location information to the 811 center.

Practice Description:

The excavator takes responsibility for giving accurate location information to the 811 center. This information includes a street address, street intersection, legal description, or other appropriately formatted information, and latitude/longitude (if feasible).

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