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

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GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR Senator Kathleen Passidomo Q & A

PRACTICE DAMAGE PREVENTION ; PROTECT YOUR WALLET

ARE YOU USING THE NEW FORM I-9 , EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILTIY VERIFICATION ?

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SCRUTINY LAW PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

DOAH STRIKES ONEROUS PROPOSED RULE REQUIRING PUBLIC NOTIFCATION OF “ REPORTABLE RELEASES ”

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NUCA OF FLORIDA

20 Letter to Secretary Stevenson

NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SUCA UCA

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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 are involved in water , sewer , gas , and telephone installations accomplished through open excavation or trenchless technology .

Visit www . NucaOfFlorida . org to learn more .

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