Press Releases - Damage Prevention Action Center

14 May National Leaders Advocate for Critical Infrastructure Protection as Senate Passes Bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act

Posted at 10:40h in Press Releases

Protecting buried utilities a national imperative against $30 billion in annual damage Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2026) – National infrastructure experts gathered on Capitol Hill this week to address the ongoing challenge of protecting America’s vital underground utilities. This advocacy comes as the U.S. Senate recently passed...

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04 Mar Pipeline Safety Authorization Act Can Help Prevent Billions in Damage to Critical Underground Infrastructure

Posted at 13:48h in Press Releases

DPAC letter highlights bipartisan legislation's focus on damage prevention, enforcement and protecting critical underground infrastructure March 4, 2026; Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce held an Energy Subcommittee hearing on the safety of America’s pipelines and energy infrastructure, including discussion...

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14 Jul DPAC Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage

Posted at 18:06h in Press Releases

Missouri Legislature adopts CGA Best Practices following fatal Lexington, MO gas explosion Jefferson City, MO – Today, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed SB133, intended to reduce the risk of damage to the state’s buried utility lines, the type of incident that caused the fatal April 9...

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14 May National Leaders on Capitol Hill Highlight $30 Billion Infrastructure Damage Issue

Posted at 10:41h in Press Releases

Buried utilities are damaged nearly 200,000 times each year across America Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025) – National experts held a press conference Wednesday in the Hart Senate Office Building, highlighting solutions to the $30 billion in annual damage to critical buried infrastructure across America. Leaders from...

06 May NTSB Releases Initial Report on Fatal Lexington, MO Gas Explosion

Posted at 08:03h in Press Releases

Missouri Senate adopts CGA Best Practices the following day to prevent damage, injuries and fatalities Lexington, MO (May 6, 2025) – Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its initial report on the April 9 gas line explosion that claimed the life of 5-year-old Alistair Lamb and...

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09 Apr NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Pennsylvania Explosion, Recommends CGA Best Practice

Posted at 12:04h in Press Releases

Agency report proposes nationwide adoption of CGA Best Practices to prevent damage, injuries and fatalities Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2025) – Yesterday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on the 2023 explosion at the Palmer Chocolate factory. The incident claimed seven lives...

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05 Aug Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Makes Debut Appearance at NCSL

Posted at 11:26h in Press Releases

Washington, D.C. (Aug. 5, 2024)– Leaders from the energy, utility, locating, 811 Center and construction industries have come together to establish the Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC), a nonprofit organization focused on advancing effective public policies critical to maintaining the complex network of underground utility...

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30 May Industry Leaders Launch Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC)

Posted at 15:58h in Press Releases

Group will advocate to advance damage prevention policies amid increased investment in infrastructure...