NV 2015 Technical Assistance Grant

Overview

Main Objective

The Nevada Regional Common Ground Alliance (NRCGA) will use TAG DTPH5615SN0002 to fund several initiatives to meet the mission of the organization. NRCGA is the Nevada Regional Partner of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). The CGA works cooperatively to foster a sense of shared responsibility to enhance safety and protect underground facilities by identifying and disseminating stakeholder best practices, developing and conducting public awareness and education programs, and sharing damage prevention tools and technology. NRCGA proposes to move the excavating community to a better understanding of the risk associated with this aging infrastructure through awareness and skill building training and outreach. NRCGA proposes to improve performance of design engineers, excavators and road builders through comprehensive awareness and technical skill training. It is anticipated that a reduction in the number of pipeline incidents involving death or major injury will be realized and captured through tracking mechanisms currently in place with the state's regulating body, Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN).

Public Abstract

Under the terms of this agreement, the Recipient must demonstrate completion of the work through the actions it has specified in its Application. NRCGA will provide pipeline awareness and safety, damage prevention, safe digging, and risk assessment training for Nevada excavators and homeowners. Additionally technical skill training will be provided for locators to support damage prevention efforts. NRCGA will conduct outreach at trade shows and conferences to increasing awareness of the "811 Call Before You Dig" program and ultimately protect people and the environment from the risks of hazardous materials transportation by pipeline.

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