Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Order Against DeBisschop Excavating, LLC for Alleged Violation of Utility Damage Prevention System

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order against DeBisschop Excavating, LLC for allegedly violating the state's Underground Utility Damage Prevention System (UUDPS) on September 17, 2019. The alleged violation occurred at a location in Ferrisburg, Vermont, where DeBisschop Excavating, LLC damaged utility infrastructure without proper notification to the Dig Safe system. Green Mountain Power Corporation reported the incident to the Department of Public Service, which issued a Notice of Probable Violation (NOPV) on November 26, 2019. Despite receiving instructions on how to respond to the NOPV, DeBisschop Excavating, LLC has failed to file a response, leading the Public Utility Commission to make a binding disposition of the matter by default.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order against DeBisschop Excavating, LLC for allegedly violating the state's Underground Utility Damage Prevention System (UUDPS) on September 17, 2019.
  • The alleged violation occurred at a location in Ferrisburg, Vermont, where DeBisschop Excavating, LLC damaged utility infrastructure without proper notification to the Dig Safe system.
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation reported the incident to the Department of Public Service, which issued a Notice of Probable Violation (NOPV) on November 26, 2019.
  • Despite receiving instructions on how to respond to the NOPV, DeBisschop Excavating, LLC has failed to file a response.
  • The Public Utility Commission has ordered DeBisschop Excavating, LLC to pay a civil penalty of $200.00.
  • The order requires DeBisschop Excavating, LLC to submit the payment to the Public Utility Commission within 30 days.

Statistics:

  • 1 alleged violation of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention System (UUDPS) on September 17, 2019.
  • 0 NOPVs issued by the Department of Public Service to DeBisschop Excavating, LLC during the 12 months preceding the incident.
  • $200.00: the amount of the civil penalty ordered by the Public Utility Commission.
  • 30 days: the timeframe within which DeBisschop Excavating, LLC is required to submit the payment to the Public Utility Commission.

Sources:

  • State of Vermont Public Utility Commission
  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Case No. 19-4714-DSN
  • DeBisschop Excavating, LLC
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation
  • Vermont Department of Public Service