DigSafe

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) is vigorously enforcing these rules and may fine you up to $10,000 per violation if you do not comply. Therefore, please take time to review and understand the law (Title 23, §3360-A) and the MPUC Rules - See Chapter 895 (Word).

Dig Safe Public Service Announcements

Unpaved Road Grading Form

Road Grading Template (DOC)
Road Grading Template (PDF)

Report Forms

Annual Activity Report Form (PDF)
Annual Activity Report Form (DOC)
Underground Facility Incident Report Form (PDF)
Underground Facility Incident Report Form (DOC)

Damage Prevention Training

The Maine Public Utilities Commission Damage Prevention Team provides training opportunities for utility operators, those in the excavation community, and the general public. These trainings typically take 2 to 2 1/2 hours and are free of charge. Trainings take place at the Maine Public Utilities Commission at 45 Commerce Drive (Left Entrance) in Augusta. For those wishing to provide training to a large number of personnel, on site-trainings at your facility may also be available. To schedule a training, please contact Hattie Trask at hattie.trask@maine.gov or (207) 287-6075 .

Upcoming Damage Prevention Training Dates: September 18, 2024 & October 16, 2024

For additional information, please visit:

digsafe.com
www.call811.com
Common Ground Alliance
Excavators Manual
OKTODIG

If you have any questions, please call the MPUC at (207) 287-3831 or toll free at (800) 452-4699 .

Remember - Dig Safe® is free and it's the law!

The MPUC's Damage Prevention staff are:

Richard LeClair, Damage Prevention Investigator
richard.c.leclair@maine.gov
(207) 287-1369

Barry Truman, Damage Prevention Investigator
Barry.e.truman@maine.gov
(207) 287-5494

Hattie Trask, Safety Programs Coordinator
hattie.trask@maine.gov
(207) 287-6075