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You Know 911; Here’s the Other Number That Can Prevent Accidents

Date: September 24, 2025

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In Massachusetts, the Dig Safe program is working. Let’s keep it that way | Opinion

Date: September 20, 2025

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CGA DIRT Report Highlights Concerning Levels of Damages to Buried Utilities

Date: August 29, 2025

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Protecting Utah’s communities starts with 3 simple numbers | Opinion

Date: August 3, 2025

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In Depth: Missouri adds more accountability regulations for underground digging after fatal house explosion

Date: July 15, 2025

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CGA Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage

Date: July 14, 2025

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Press Releases

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

Date: March 4, 2026

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

Date: July 14, 2025

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

Date: May 14, 2025

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NTSB Releases Initial Report on Fatal Lexington, MO Gas Explosion

Date: May 6, 2025

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

Date: April 9, 2025

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

Date: August 5, 2024

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Statements

Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

Date: March 4, 2026

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DPAC Recommends Advancing Underground Utility Excavation Damage Prevention Policy to Support Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Safety

Date: February 24, 2026

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DPAC Recommends Use of BEAD Funds Made Available Through Benefit of the Bargain Reforms

Date: February 18, 2026

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2025 Year In Review

Date: December 18, 2025

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Proposed Language – Sections 319.010 – 319.050 in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act

Date: December 1, 2025

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Prepared Testimony of Sarah Magruder Lyle, Executive Director, Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC)

Date: November 4, 2025

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