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SUMMARY:Underground Safety Board Education and Outreach Meeting 09/14/2026
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend | Location | Date & Time | Registration | Schedule | Exhibitors \n\n\nEditors Note: Watch a recording of the meeting here.\n\nYou’re invited to the Underground Safety Board’s 2026 Education and Outreach Meeting\, a FREE public event focused on excavation safety and damage prevention education. This year’s theme is: Every safe dig begins with 811 – because we’re all connected underground. \nThis meeting will be available to attend in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. In-person experiences include interactive learning\, meeting Board Members\, networking opportunities\, and exhibitor tables. \nPursuant to Government Code Section 4216.17\, the Board holds its Annual Education and Outreach Meeting to understand the existing needs and to facilitate discussion on how to coordinate existing education and outreach efforts with state and local government agencies\, California operators\, one-call centers\, and trade associations to encourage safe excavation practices. \n\nWho should attend? \nThis meeting is free and open to the public. The Education and Outreach Meeting is designed for excavators\, operators\, utilities\, damage prevention experts\, safety managers\, policymakers\, government leaders\, and interested community members. \nMaterials may be found on the meeting docket. \n\nLocation: \nAuditorium and Lobby\, 1st Floor\nCalifornia Natural Resources Agency\n715 P Street\,\nSacramento\, CA 95814 \nDate/Time: \nSeptember 14\, 2026: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n\nRegistration: \nThis meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but will help us plan ahead – and you’ll get event updates and reminders in your inbox. \nRegister to attend in person or to join the live Microsoft Teams Meeting. \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting without registering. \nMeeting ID: 216 667 892 290 392\nPasscode: xX2td9HM\nTo join by telephone on September 14\, dial: \n+1469-998-6045\,\,501352445#?United States\, Dallas\nPhone conference ID: 501 352 445# \nLet your network know you’re attending! \nDownload the “I’m Attending” graphic\, post it to your social media channels\, and add a caption to tell your network what you’re looking forward to. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nSchedule of Events: \nDownload the Attendee Guide \nMonday\, September 14\, 2026\n8 a.m. \nRegistration and Exhibitor Tables \n9 a.m. \nWelcome and Opening Remarks \nThe 2026 Education and Outreach Meeting will kick off with an overview of the Board and its mission to improve public and worker safety\, followed by opening remarks from Underground Safety Board Executive Officer Brittny Branaman. \n9:15 a.m. \nIndustry Panel – Emerging Technology and its Impact on Damage Prevention \nThis industry panel discussion will explore how technology is influencing what is possible today\, what will be possible tomorrow\, and what a more connected future means for damage prevention. \nPanelists: \nApril Mitchell\, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer\, Norfield\nDuane Rodgers\, Chief Executive Officer\, PelicanCorp\nAdam Zeciri\, Founder\, Sub-T & Locating Dynamics \n10:15 a.m. \nNetworking and Exhibitor Table Break \n10:30 a.m. \nEvery Safe Dig Begins with 811: Shared Responsibility of Government Code Section 4216  \nSubsurface installations connect us all\, and safe digging depends on excavators and operators following every step of the 811 process. Adrian Anaya\, Senior Policy Investigator\, Jeff McClenahan\, Senior Policy Investigator and Chrystal Williams\, Senior Policy Investigator at the Underground Safety Board will highlight common breakdowns in the 811 process. Using examples of investigations\, this session shows how these gaps lead to preventable damages and how stronger communication and compliance keep everyone safe. \n10:55 a.m. \nUnderground Safety Board: We’re All Connected Underground: Advancing Statewide Excavation Safety \nAlexandra Augér\, Education and Outreach Ambassador\, will review the Underground Safety Board’s statewide education and outreach efforts and how they address excavation safety risks and expand access to safety resources. Attendees will hear about the development of a public safety awareness campaign focused on preventing excavation without a USA ticket and learn how to access an online education course designed to increase safe digging knowledge. \n11:20 a.m. \n811 Notification Centers Updates \nAnn Diamond\, President at DigAlert\, and James Wingate\, Executive Director at USA North 811\, will provide updates\, including their education and outreach activities. \n11:50 a.m. \nLunch Break and Exhibitor Tables \n1:30 p.m. \nInsurance Risks and Leading Causes of Loss Presentation \nJamie Mantzouranis\, Senior Loss Control\, Alliant Insurance Services\, will present on industry data\, including the Common Ground Alliance 2025 DIRT Data Summary & Trends\, to identify the leading causes of loss\, as well as touching on General Liability Insurance and Essential Policy Endorsements. \n1:50 p.m. \nCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Updates \nTerence Eng\, Program Manager\, Gas Safety and Reliability Branch at California Public Utilities Commission\, will provide an overview of recent enforcement actions and program initiatives relevant to subsurface installation and excavation industries\, and will also share CPUC’s approach to damage prevention and public awareness\, highlighting key takeaways for stakeholders seeking to enhance safety and compliance. \n2:05 p.m. \nCO2 Transportation by Pipeline \nAlin Podoreanu\, Supervising Pipeline Safety Engineer at CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal\, will provide an overview of transportation of carbon dioxide by pipelines\, regulations governing safe transportation of carbon dioxide in California\, and lessons learned from the carbon dioxide pipeline rupture near Satartia\, Mississippi. \n2:25 p.m. \nUnderstanding Changes that Impact Your Work: Underground Safety Board Regulatory Updates \nJessica Rzeszut\, Chief of Education & Outreach\, will provide an overview of recent changes to the law that have a statewide impact on excavators\, utility operators\, and the excavation industry. Attendees will learn about changes to the Dig Safe Act of 2016 (Government Code sections 4216 – 4216.24) and the California Code of Regulations\, Title 19\, Section 4003\, and get information on how to access resources that will help them stay compliant. \n2:40 p.m. \nNetworking and Exhibitor Table Break \n3 p.m. \nGeographic Information System Presentation \n4 p.m. \nUnderground Safety Board: Resources to Take Action and Opportunities to be Heard \nAlexandra Augér\, Education and Outreach Ambassador\, will share how to access and navigate the Underground Safety Board’s resources\, processes\, and participation opportunities. Attendees will learn where to find information and educational materials\, how to submit a damage notification or complaint\, and how to provide input that can help inform the Board’s work. \n4:10 p.m. \nClosing Remarks \nExhibitors: \nCalifornia Regional Common Ground Alliance\, Norfield\, PelicanCorp\, Rust-Oleum\, SubT & Locating Dynamics\, USA North 811 \n\nKeep the conversation going!  \nWatch a recording of the meeting here. \nDownload and post the “My Top Takeaways” graphic to your social media and share with your network what you learned at the event about excavation safety and damage prevention: \nGraphic for Instagram\n \nGraphic for LinkedIn
URL:https://energysafety.ca.gov/event/underground-safety-board-education-and-outreach-meeting-09-14-2026/
CATEGORIES:Underground Safety Board Meetings
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