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Chapter 6: Project Owner

6.17 Accuracy of Location Information

Practice Statement:

The project owner provides accurate information.

Practice Description:

The project owner provides the excavator with accurate location information about the proposed excavation area using mapping information used by the 811 center. This information includes a street address, street intersection, legal description, or other appropriately formatted information, such as orthophotography; and latitude/longitude (if feasible).26

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