Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • March 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS
4 GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR
7 PHMSA FINDS FLORIDA’S DAMAGE
PREVENTION ACT INADEQUATE
Senator Doug Broxson Q&A
SENATOR BRADLEY INTRODUCES
LEGISLATION TO STABILIZE
14 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
RATES
SUNSHINE 811 SAFE DIGGING
16 MONTH KICKS OFF APRIL 1ST
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CGA DIRT REPORTS DUE MARCH
18 31ST
CONSTITUTION REVISION
20 COMMISSION UPDATE
21 QUICK BITS
22 NUCA OF FLORIDA
23 Fishing Tournament Highlights
27 NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade
association representing over 450
underground utility contractors,
material and equipment suppliers, and
manufacturers throughout the state
of Florida. NUCA of Florida members
28 NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA are involved in water, sewer, gas, and
29 NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA through open excavation or trenchless
30 NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
35 SUCA
telephone installations accomplished
technology.
Visit www.NucaOfFlorida.org to learn more.
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