Requires a notice of intent to excavate to the department of natural resources to check whether the excavation is in a site contaminated with hazardous waste

HB 184 requires construction companies or excavators to notify the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before starting digging projects. The DNR must then check if the site is contaminated with hazardous waste, undergoing cleanup, or listed on their hazardous waste registry. If contamination is suspected, the DNR either mandates responsible parties to test the soil and share results with excavators or conducts the test itself. This process aims to ensure excavator safety by identifying potential hazardous waste sites before work begins. The bill directly affects construction firms and the DNR, adding a mandatory pre-excavation safety check for environmental hazards.