Thursday, February 5, 2026
Important Information for Member Contractors Who Perform Underground Work
Recent Changes to Excavation Law: What You Need to Know
Content Courtesy of California Underground Safety Board
Content courtesy of California Underground Safety Board
Senate Bill 254 Information Bulletin
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) Underground Safety Board encourages you to learn about Senate Bill 254 (Energy [2025-2026]), which was signed into law and became effective on September 19, 2025. To learn more, read our information bulletin highlighting recent changes to excavation law.
The information bulletin covers key changes to the law such as:
- Planning and Design Information Exchange (information exchange)
- Advance intent to dig notice
- Excavation notices to California Native American tribes
- Report to the Legislature
The bulletin also summarizes the impacts to specific groups, including:
- Regional Notification Centers
- Operators
- Underground Safety Board
- All Stakeholders
The SB 254 information bulletin is available through the Underground Safety Board Resources webpage:
Read the SB 254 Information Bulletin
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