Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-9-4-.05
515-9-4-.05 Notification of Probable Violations of the Act
(1)Any person may report a probable violation of the Act by filing a written or an electronic report in a form as may be designated by the Commission from time to time; provided that all such reports shall be filed electronically whenever and wherever possible, but a written report may be filed by any person lacking computer reporting or communication capability. All written or electronic reports shall include the information requested on an approved Commission form, if available. All probable violations shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) days of a person becoming aware of the circumstances constituting the probable violation.#
(2)A person shall file such written report directly with the Commission. The Commission shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, a database of all written reports filed with the Commission.#
(3)Any person who files a written or electronic report shall conduct an investigation to examine the relevant facts regarding the reported probable violation of the Act. The results of such investigation shall be filed together with the report in accordance with these rules.#
(4)Each facility owner or operator whose underground facilities have been damaged as a result of a probable violation of the Act shall conduct an investigation to examine the relevant facts regarding such probable violation, and provide the Commission or its designee with the results of such investigation. The results of such investigation shall be submitted to the Commission on a form designated by the Commission.#