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SB 884 Impoundment structures; notice of increase in the flow of water, civil penalties.

Introduced by: R. Creigh Deeds | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Impoundment structures; notice of increase in the flow of water; penalty. Prohibits an owner of a high hazard potential impounding structure from increasing the flow of water in a manner that increases water depths below the structure by more than two feet without notifying certain property owners and emergency services. The bill does not apply to some releases of water, such as those due to certain rain events or emergencies. Civil penalties assessed for violations are to be paid into the Dam Safety Administrative Fund. The bill further instructs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to promulgate guidance for implementing the law.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Impoundment structures; notice of increase in the flow of water; penalty. Prohibits a dam owner from substantially increasing the flow of water through a dam without first notifying riparian owners and local emergency service organizations within 10 miles downstream. The bill also requires a dam owner to make the dam's current emergency action plans and reservoir regulation protocols available to riparian landowners within 10 miles, as well as to property owners within the dam break inundation zone.