Prior to beginning a large project, a Planning/Design Stage Notification may also need to be submitted by the project designer/planner. This is beneficial for architects, engineers and others who are in the planning or design stage of a project and excavation will occur in the future. The Planning/Design Stage Notification allows the designer to learn early in the planning stage what utility companies may be impacted by the project. Once they receive a list of affected member engineering contacts via fax or e-mail, it’s the responsibility of the individual making the request to contact each facility owner.

Member underground utility facility owners shall respond to a valid Planning/Design Stage Notification within 10 days of receipt. These responses will be posted in the JULIE Positive Response system.  Some member companies may also send information by email. 

Notified member utility companies may respond in one of three ways: