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| The Nine Elements of Effective Damage Prevention Programs include the following. Follow each link to see a map of how the elements are implemented among the states. | 
| Element 1 - Enhanced Communication between Operators and Excavators | 
| Element 2 – Fostering Support and Partnership of all Stakeholders | 
| Element 3 – Operator’s Use of Performance Measures for Locators | 
| Element 4 – Partnership in Employee Training | 
| Element 5 – Partnership in Public Education | 
| Element 6 – Enforcement Agencies’ Role to Help Resolve Issues | 
| Element 7 – Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law | 
| Element 8 – Use of Technology to Improve the Locating Process | 
| Element 9 – Data Analysis to Continually Improve Program Effectiveness | 
| SDPPC Results Page | 
 
          
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