Sound Drilling LLC $7,000 Natural Gas Penalty Assessment
Summary
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has issued a $7,000 penalty assessment against Sound Drilling, LLC for alleged violations of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention law. The case (Docket DG-260192) was filed on March 25, 2026, based on a staff investigation. The matter is now in Formal status, with $7,000 at stake for the drilling contractor.
What changed
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has issued a $7,000 penalty assessment against Sound Drilling, LLC following a staff investigation into alleged violations of RCW 19.122, the state's underground utility damage prevention statute. The assessment was filed on March 25, 2026, under Docket DG-260192 and is categorized as a Formal enforcement action in the Natural Gas (812) industry code.
Drilling and excavation contractors operating in Washington should ensure they comply with Call Before You Dig notification requirements under RCW 19.122 to avoid similar penalty assessments. The $7,000 fine represents a significant enforcement action for damage prevention violations involving natural gas utilities.
What to do next
- Review and respond to the UTC penalty assessment
- Ensure compliance with RCW 19.122 Call Before You Dig requirements
- Contact lead staff Arianna Le for case details
Penalties
$7,000 penalty assessment
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Docket Number 260192
| Docket Number | DG-260192 |
|---|---|
| Advice | |
| Company | |
| DBA | |
| Filing Type | Assessment (penalty) |
| Industry (Code) | Call Before You Dig Natural Gas (812) |
| Status | Formal |
| Lead Staff | Le, Arianna (UTC) |
| Filed Date | 03/25/2026 |
| Effective Date | N/A |
| Summary | Staff investigation of Sound Drilling, LLC for alleged violations of RCW 19.122. |
Event History
- 04/14/2026 -- Formal
- 03/25/2026 -- Pending
- 03/25/2026 -- Open (Docketed per request of Arianna Le.)
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