49 U.S.C. § 6105 : US Code - Section 6105: Implementation of best practices guidelines

Search 49 U.S.C. § 6105 : US Code - Section 6105: Implementation of best practices guidelines

(a) Adoption of Best Practices. - The Secretary of Transportation
shall encourage States, operators of one-call notification
programs, excavators (including all government and contract
excavators), and underground facility operators to adopt and
implement practices identified in the best practices report
entitled "Common Ground", as periodically updated.
(b) Technical Assistance. - The Secretary shall provide technical
assistance to and participate in programs sponsored by a non-profit
organization specifically established for the purpose of reducing
construction-related damage to underground facilities.
(c) Grants. -
(1) In general. - The Secretary may make grants to a non-profit
organization described in subsection (b).
(2) Authorization of appropriations. - In addition to amounts
authorized under section 6107, there is authorized to be
appropriated for making grants under this subsection $500,000 for
each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. Such sums shall remain
available until expended.
(3) General revenue funding. - Any sums appropriated under this
subsection shall be derived from general revenues and may not be
derived from amounts collected under section 60301.