The Georgia Underground Facility Protection Act (GUFPA), enacted by the General Assembly in July 2000, provides for the protection of the buried utility facility infrastructure within the State of Georgia. That protection is provided by requiring excavators using mechanized equipment to call for a facility locate prior to excavating or blasting and requiring the facility owner/operator to locate their facilities upon request. Violations of the GUFPA are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000.
Frequently asked questions related to notices of probable violations of the GUFPA.
Commission approved training as to the requirements of the GUFPA can be obtained from the following sources:
If you have any questions concerning the Georgia Public Service Commission GUFPA enforcement program and would like to speak to someone, please call: 404.463.6526
