2017. Bell & Pipeline Damage Liability Legislation. 3 Key Points.

The legislator: Cecil Bell

The legislative objective: if a subcontractor follows the rules and damages a poorly marked pipeline, the liability should be limited.

The number of pipeline strikes in 2015: 8800 according to the Railroad Commission 

How do the 8800 pipeline strikes break down on fault?

• 26% excavators fails to call the pipeline safety hotline
• 31% poor or no pipeline markings

What kind of remedies is Bell proposing? An excavator who followed proepr protocol could recover attoreny fees

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