$2,500 penalty against Provident Electric for gas violations
Summary
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued a $2,500 penalty assessment against Provident Electric Incorporated following a staff investigation for alleged violations of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention law. The case (Docket DG-260135) was filed on March 3, 2026, and is being handled as a formal enforcement action under the Call Before You Dig Natural Gas program.
What changed
The WA UTC assessed a $2,500 penalty against Provident Electric Incorporated for violating RCW 19.122, which governs underground utility damage prevention. The staff investigation identified the company violated Washington's "Call Before You Dig" requirements for natural gas infrastructure. This is a formal enforcement action (Docket DG-260135) under the UTC's jurisdiction over natural gas utilities.
Provident Electric must respond to the penalty assessment through the formal UTC process. The company should review its excavation and damage prevention practices to ensure compliance with RCW 19.122. Other natural gas operators and excavators in Washington should verify their damage prevention procedures align with current legal requirements to avoid similar enforcement actions.
What to do next
- Respond to the UTC penalty assessment through the formal case process
- Review excavation and damage prevention procedures for RCW 19.122 compliance
- Ensure all personnel follow Call Before You Dig protocols for natural gas infrastructure
Penalties
$2,500 assessment
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Docket Number 260135
| Docket Number | DG-260135 |
| --- | --- |
| Advice | |
| Company | Provident Electric Incorporated |
| DBA | |
| Filing Type | Assessment (penalty) |
| Industry (Code) | Call Before You Dig Natural Gas (812) |
| Status | Formal |
| Lead Staff | Hagen, Joice (UTC) |
| Filed Date | 03/03/2026 |
| Effective Date | N/A |
| Summary | Staff investigation of Provident Electric for alleged violation of RCW 19.122 |
Event History
- 03/03/2026 -- Pending
- 03/03/2026 -- Open
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