Tennessee one-call grant - this grant is awarded to tennessee public utility commission in support of pipeline safety to reduce damages to underground pipelines by excavators, which has historically…

Tennessee one-call grant - this grant is awarded to tennessee public utility commission in support of pipeline safety to reduce damages to underground pipelines by excavators, which has historically been a leading cause of pipeline accidents resulting in fatality and injury. Intended beneficiary: tennessee public utility commission (UEI: DXX7DLADAGH4) activities to be performed, deliverables, expected outcomes: grant funding for the 2025 one-call grant is requested for the salary of tpuc staff members to provide administrative and investigative support for the enforcement board. Anticipated administrative and investigative functions include managing databases and grants; compiling data and reports; preparing for board and executive committee meetings; generating documents such as citations and notices; investigating alleged violations of the act; conducting compliance, enforcement, and outreach activities; and analyzing data. IT is anticipated that a second full-time employee will be assigned to the enforcement board. Total award $48,175 subrecipient activities: [not applicable - this grant does not have sub-recipients]