An important educational amendment to 16 NYCRR Part 753 passed through the Legislature in June of 2018. On Monday, November 5, 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo, signed this amendment into law, providing 180 days, Saturday, May 4, 2019, for implementation.

In short, the amendment requires any excavator that works for local government and their hired contractors, as well as excavators working for an operator and their hired contractors, to obtain their New York Certified Excavator Program (CEP).  Click here to find out more about who is required to enroll in CEP.

To read the full bill, click here: NY State Senate Bill S6756A