Pepco has submitted to the Maryland Public Service Commission an application to adjust energy distribution rates and implement a multi-year plan. A public prehearing conference on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Maryland Public Service Commission’s Administrative Meeting, which begins at 10:00 a.m., in the Frank O. Heintz Hearing Room, on the 16th Floor of the William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. Any petition to intervene should reference Case No. 9702 and must be filed by June 5, 2023 with Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission at the aforementioned address. Petitions to intervene may also be filed using the Commission’s E-file system. Details of the E-file system are on the Commission’s web page, www.psc.state.md.us (Online Services or Tools).
Located underground is a complex network of pipes and wires for critical services such as electricity, natural gas, communications, water, sewage and other utilities. Unsafe digging can damage equipment. If you plan to dig anywhere – from large construction jobs to home projects – smart digging means calling 811 before each job. This is the first step in helping you to dig safely and avoid damaging critical utilities.
Anywhere within the state of Maryland or the District of Columbia call 811. Have utility lines marked before you dig - at home, in your neighborhood, at work.
What you don't see underground can hurt you. Before you dig, you are required by law to call Miss Utility or District One Call at 811 a minimum of two days before you plan to dig. They will help you to locate electric and other underground utility lines. Whether you are planting a tree, building a fence or laying a foundation, contacting a line with a shovel or other digging device can damage power lines–and cause injury or worse.
Never assume you know what is below. Nationwide, one out of every three damages to underground utilities is the result of digging without calling 811.
Make the call or submit online. One free, simple phone call to 811 will notify all appropriate utility companies of your intent to dig. Homeowners and contractors could also contact Miss Utility at https://www.missutility.net/.
Provide advance notice. Contact 811 at least two full business days prior to digging to ensure utility lines are properly marked.
Provide your project info. When you call, a representative from 811 will ask for the location and description of your digging project.
Allow utilities to mark underground lines. 811 will notify Pepco and other affected utilities that will then send professional locators to the dig site to mark the exact location of any underground lines.
Understand the location marks. Each type of buried utility has its own color code. Marks may be painted or located with flags.
Dig Carefully. Once lines have been properly marked, carefully hand dig with a shovel around the marked areas. Also consider designing your project to avoid digging close to the underground facilities. Never use mechanized equipment near marks or exposed pipes or wires. Remember that utility marks will not indicate depth, and settling ground, erosion and other factors cause the location of pipes and wires to change over time.
Striking an underground utility line while digging can cause harm to you or those around you, disrupt service to entire neighborhoods, and potentially result in fines and repair costs defined by Maryland and the District of Columbia law.
At Pepco, we're dedicated to providing education and assistance to customers and excavators regarding safe excavation around underground electric lines. Safe digging is everyone's responsibility. We provide both office and field personnel to assist you with all issues related to excavation activities throughout our service territory. Our close partnership with Miss Utility and District One Call gives you access to the resources you need to ensure your job site is properly marked before you start to dig.
For more information call: 811 or 1-202-833-7500.
