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Summary

The Secretary can give money to states that qualify under section 6104(b) to improve one-call notification systems. Grants can be used to raise system quality, link communications, improve locating tools and training, keep records, educate the public, increase participation, and support enforcement. When deciding awards, the Secretary must consider a state's commitment, including new laws or rules. A state may pass the grant money to local one-call systems that largely adopt the best practices in section 6105.

Title 49, §6106

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(a)In General.—

The Secretary may make a grant of financial assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to assist in improving—

(1)the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call notification systems in the State;

(2)communications systems linking one-call notification systems;

(3)location capabilities, including training personnel and developing and using location technology;

(4)record retention and recording capabilities for one-call notification systems;

(5)public information and education;

(6)participation in one-call notification systems; or

(7)compliance and enforcement under the State one-call notification program.

(b)State Action Taken Into Account.—

In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the commitment of each State to improving its State one-call notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.

(c)Funding for One-Call Notification Systems.—

A State may provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call notification system in such State that substantially adopts the best practices identified under section 6105.

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The date of enactment of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 105–178, which was approved June 9, 1998.

§6106 Grants to States

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Title 49, §6106

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