Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, further provided for complex or large projects

HB 517 updates Alabama's Underground Damage Prevention Program to require excavators to follow specific procedures before starting complex or large construction projects. It defines "complex or large projects" as those exceeding 40 days, involving five or more simultaneous work crews, or needing multiple locate requests in a single day. The bill adds new requirements for these projects, including additional notification steps to protect underground utilities before excavation begins. These changes apply directly to construction companies, contractors, and utility workers managing large-scale ground-disturbing work. The bill also removes automatic expiration deadlines for the program.