Sec. 31509.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this part or as authorized by a permit issued by the department pursuant to part 13, a person shall not undertake any of the following activities:
(a) Construction of a new dam.
(b) Enlargement of a dam or an impoundment.
(c) Repair of a dam.
(d) Alteration of a dam.
(e) Removal of a dam.
(f) Abandonment of a dam.
(g) Reconstruction of a failed dam.
(2) An application for a permit shall include information that the department determines is necessary for the administration of this part. If a project includes activities at multiple locations, 1 application may be filed for the combined activities.
(3) An application for a permit for construction of a new dam, reconstruction of a failed dam, or enlargement of a dam shall be accompanied by the following fees:
(a) For a dam with a height of 6 feet or more but less than 10 feet, $500.00.
(b) For a dam with a height of 10 feet or more but less than 20 feet, $1,000.00.
(c) For a dam with a height of 20 feet or more, $3,000.00.
(4) An application for a permit for the repair, alteration, removal, or abandonment of a dam shall be accompanied by a fee of $200.00, and an application for a permit for a minor project pursuant to section 31513(1) shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00.
(5) The department shall waive the fees under this section for applications from state agencies, department sponsored projects located on public lands, and organizations of the type described in section 31508(2)(a) through (c).
(6) The department shall forward fees collected under this section to the state treasurer for deposit in the land and water management permit fee fund created in section 30113.
History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Sept. 10, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)
451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)
451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-315 - Part 315 Dam Safety (324.31501...324.31529)
Section 324.31501 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 324.31502 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 324.31503 - Definitions; E to H.
Section 324.31504 - Definitions; I to P.
Section 324.31505 - Definitions; R to T.
Section 324.31506 - Jurisdiction of Dams and Impoundments; Exemptions.
Section 324.31507 - Prohibited Conduct; Exception.
Section 324.31511 - Copies of Application and Statement; Submission; Public Hearing; Notice.
Section 324.31513 - Minor Project Categories; Rules.
Section 324.31519 - Order to Limit Dam Operations; Order to Remove Dam; Hearing.
Section 324.31521 - Emergency Orders.
Section 324.31522 - Structural Integrity and Operation of Dam; Investigations and Studies.
Section 324.31527 - Entering Private or Public Property; Time; Purpose.