49 CFR § 196.1

49 CFR · Transportation

§ 196.1 — What is the purpose and scope of this part?

49 CFR § 196.1

TitleTitle 49: Transportation PartPart 196: Protection of Underground Pipelines from Excavation Activity

SourceeCFR (current through Apr 10, 2026)

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49 C.F.R. § 196.1 (2026).

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§ 196.1 What is the purpose and scope of this part?
This part prescribes the minimum requirements that excavators must follow to protect underground pipelines from excavation-related damage. It also establishes an enforcement process for violations of these requirements.

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