As defined in this section, the following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
ACTIVITY. All work, excavations, drilling, boring, construction, demolition, surface removal, or penetration in many manner of public or private property where underground facilities may exist.
ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN MEETING. Meeting held by the Natural Gas Department on an annual basis to convey through liaison emergency safety practices and procedures including underground damage prevention and the reminder for use of the statewide One-Call System.
DAMAGE. Any altering of the physical property of the pipeline facility, including nicking, scratching, scraping, denting, etc., of the protective coating on steel pipe or any scratches, gouges, denting, bending stretching, deforming, crushing, cracking and or severance of the pipeline mains or service.
EXCAVATOR. Any entity, person, firm or corporation proposing to engage in any activity described above.
ONE-CALL SYSTEM. The statewide One-Call System for excavators. In Illinois, the JULIE System, as amended.
OPERATOR. The city responsible for the operation of the natural gas system through its municipal officials and employees.
PART 192.614. That part of the Minimum Federal Pipeline Safety Standards which require a written plan and compliance by the natural gas operation of the city.
PENALTY. Any excavator causing damage to the city’s underground pipeline facilities shall pay:
(1) All costs associated with the value of the lost product, including, but not limited to, natural gas, potable water, raw water, storm water, domestic sewerage;
(2) All costs associated with the physical repair of the pipeline, including material, labor, equipment, engineering and testing costs;
(3) All costs associated with damages and repairs to the environment and environmental mitigation costs;
(4) Any fines assessed to the city by the IEPA, USEPA, or any other governmental agency resulting from the damage event.
(Ord. 0-2001-02, passed 2-5-01)