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Damage Prevention Committee

The Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) oversees enforcement and education related to safe excavation in Pennsylvania.  The DPC meets regularly to review alleged violations of the One Call Law and make determinations as to the appropriate response including, but not limited to, the issuance of warnings, violations, administrative penalties, and compliance education.

Damage Prevention Committee

Committee Members

Members - List of members as of January 2026.

Chair: Terri Cooper Smith
Vice Chairman: Douglas Haupt
Secretary: David Henning

 

DPC Meetings

2026 DPC Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Meeting Information - 9 AM 
VIRTUAL-ONLY MEETING
Microsoft Teams: Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 261 651 489 927 92
Passcode: ra7Za7Rv  

Phone Number: 1-267-332-8737
Phone Conference ID: 273 084 028#

DPC Meeting Agendas and Actions

The agendas for each Damage Preventions Committee (DPC) meetings are listed below.  After each meeting, the actions taken at the meetings will be included.

2018-2025 - Past Agendas and Summaries.

2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Agenda - Summary

 

DPC Bylaws

DPC Bylaws - The Damage Prevention Committee Bylaws - passed on January 9, 2025.

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