Administrator

The Administrator has the ability to view information on Managers and Standard Users. The Administrator can update account information for all Managers and Standard Users under him as well as his own information. He can also apply for new permits.

Blasting

For the purpose of GUPS, blasting is any operation that involves an explosive.

Contact

The Contact is the highest level of authority used with GUPS. The Contact has the  ability to apply for a new member group and new permits. The Contact can create administrators,  managers, and standard users. The Contact can update group information, account information for  himself and all members in his group. The Contact can also assign a new GDOT  Contact.

Coupon

For the purpose of GUPS, a coupon is a slip of paper generated by GUPS that allows a member to send in a needed material, such as a letter of credit or certificate of insurance. The coupon identifies the member and the document.

Detailed Traffic Control Plan

Free-form plan explaining in great detail the way in which the utility plans to address traffic concerns during construction/work.

Federal Taxpayer Identification Number

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN.

FERC

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. Prior to the approval of any permit, any gas main utility that is classfieid as an Interstate pipeline, regardless of size, shall be required to have a FERC Certification. A copy of the approved FERC certificate shall be sent to GDOT in support of the permit application.

GC-1

Form GC-1 is required to be filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission prior to gas permit approval for any gas main utility intended to be subject operating pressures in excess of 60 PSIG  and involving a total of 2500 feet or more of 2 3/8-inch OD or larger pipe.  A copy of this PSC notification shall be sent to GDOT for consideration during the permitting process.

GPSC

This is the accepted acronym for Georgia Public Service Commission.

GUPS

Georgia Utilities Permitting System

Installation Length

Identifies the total linear distance (in feet) that the installation will require.

joint use

This term designates a facility or improvement (such as a trench or pole) that is shared by more than one utility.

Manager

The Manager has the ability to create Standard Users and update his own account. The Manager can also apply for new permits

Member Group Code

During the Member Group Application process the GUPS system generates a Member Group Code. The code is a unique identifier for each company. It is created via a formula: the first two letters of the company name followed by 4 randomly generated digits.

MUTCD Part 6

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The MUTCD contains standards for traffic control devices that regulate, warn, and guide road users along the highways and byways in all 50 States. Traffic control devices are important because they optimize traffic performance, promote uniformity nationwide, and help improve safety by reducing the number and severity of traffic crashes.

National Joint Utility Notification System

NJUNS is a national organization of member utilities formed for the purpose of improving the coordination of joint ventures. The system offers utility companies a method of obtaining up to date information on a variety of shared concerns, including pole transfers joint trenching, and permits for new attachments to poles.

NJUNS

The National Joint Utility Notification System (www.njuns.com)

Public Service Commission Certification Number

Number issues by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) certifying the utility as qualified to provide service in the state of Georgia.

Site Specific

Site specific permits are for locations that are not defined along a line (such as a road). They include the following: public telephones, river gauges, soil core permits, wireless permits, landscaping permits, and \"other\" permits.