SECTION 14.9 CLARIFICATION – HAND DIG POLE

September 28, 2001

Field Meet with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Southern California Edison, and Pacific Bell regarding hand dig charges (Item 9).

In Attendance:
	Chris Bengtsson, LADWP
	Dennis Walls, LADWP
	Ernie Solorzano, SCE
	Adolph Gonzales, SCE
	Lupe Hernandez, Pacific Bell
	Jim Sanderson, Pacific Bell
	Rod Wheeler, Pacific Bell
	Ken Vail, Pacific Bell

It was discussed:
•	That there would be NO hand dig charges for pole set in the same hole.
•	That there would be NO hand dig charges for pole in rear property or on property line.
•	If after the fact a hand dig charge is warranted, the charge would added via Form 48 and/or Form 7.
•	The USA marking within 3’ of the pole would indicate that the hand dig charge was applicable.

These would be brought up to the Administrative Board of the Southern California Joint Pole Committee for discussion.