Tag: Automated Marking Instructions
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Review Before You Submit: Updated Guidance for Automated Marking Instructions and Electronic White Lining
When creating a locate request, automated marking instructions are generated based on the area you map. These instructions are designed to help facility operators accurately identify your excavation area and, when applicable, support Electronic White Lining (EWL) requirements. If the automated marking instructions accurately describe your excavation area, leave them unchanged whenever possible. This helps…
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GSOC’s Updated Ticket Features in 2026
In response to the 2024 changes to Minnesota State Statute 216D, Gopher State One Call (GSOC) has rolled out several new ticketing features that provide ways to enhance communication with all stakeholders, meaning you can work faster, safer, and smarter when excavating in MN. Watch the video below to learn more about Automated Marking Instructions,…
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Register Now: 2026 MN Damage Prevention Meetings
The 2026 Minnesota damage prevention meetings are in full swing! Every year, these free meetings are hosted around the state to provide the excavation community with a place to learn about new updates and best practices, connect with fellow industry members, and ask questions about safe digging. Registration is now open—see the instructions below to on how to…
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New Tools at GSOC Now Available: MN’s One-Call Center has introduced automated marking instructions to prepare for Electronic White Lining
Next year, Minnesota excavators will be able to provide electronic white lining in place of physical markings, provided they deliver the same level of detail as traditional physical marking. To support this change, GSOC is introducing new tools and processes designed to make providing clear, effective marking instructions easier than ever. Whether you’re submitting tickets,…