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POSITIVE RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026

Knowing whether utilities have responded to your locate request is critical before excavation begins.

Louisiana's updated Dig Law strengthens Positive Response requirements to improve communication between utility operators and excavators.

Before digging:
✓ Verify responses have been received.
✓ Review ticket information.
✓ Confirm markings are complete.

A safe excavation starts with accurate communication.

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR BEAD-FUNDED PROJECTS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026

Excavators and contractors working on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)-funded broadband projects should familiarize themselves with Louisiana's updated requirements before work begins.

The Louisiana Dig Law now includes additional requirements intended to improve communication, documentation, and damage prevention during broadband expansion projects.

Understanding the process before excavation begins can help avoid delays, utility damage, and enforcement actions.

National Flag Day is a day honoring the national flag, observed on June 14. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.

Today we also recognize the colored flags that protect our nations underground utilities and the locators that place them!