Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-315 - Part 315 Dam Safety (324.31501...324.31529)
Section 324.31512 - Necessity for Immediate Action; Emergency Conditions; Application for Permit to Reconstruct Failed Dam.

Sec. 31512.
(1) When immediate action is necessary to protect the structural integrity of a dam, the department may issue a permit before the expiration of the 20-day period referred to in section 31511(1). This subsection does not prohibit an owner from taking action necessary to mitigate emergency conditions if imminent danger of failure exists.
(2) A person applying for a permit to reconstruct a failed dam shall file a complete application not less than 1 year after the date of the failure. If such an application is filed more than 1 year after the date of the failure, the department shall consider the application to be an application to construct a new dam.
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

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 324.31508 - Preparation of Plans and Specifications; Licensed Professional Engineer Required; Exceptions.

Section 324.31509 - Activities Requiring Permit; Application for Permit; Fees; Waiver and Disposition of Fees.

Section 324.31510 - Request for Notification of Pending Applications for Permits; Annual Fee; Biweekly List of Applications; Copies; Contents.

Section 324.31511 - Copies of Application and Statement; Submission; Public Hearing; Notice.

Section 324.31512 - Necessity for Immediate Action; Emergency Conditions; Application for Permit to Reconstruct Failed Dam.

Section 324.31513 - Minor Project Categories; Rules.

Section 324.31514 - Effect of Proposed Activity on Public Health, Safety, Welfare, Property, or Natural Resources.

Section 324.31515 - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Completion of Permitted Activity; Time; Extension; Approval of Changes; Duration and Renewal of Permit; Terms and Conditions; Mitigating Measures; Recommendations; Performance Bond; Suspension...

Section 324.31516 - Spillway Capacity; Minimum Criteria; Freeboard; Auxiliary Spillway; Duty of Owner.

Section 324.31517 - Duties of Owner; Inspection; Notice of Final Approval; Notice of Project Not Completed in Accordance With Plans, Specifications, or Conditions; Enforcement Action.

Section 324.31518 - Inspection Reports; Determination of Hazard Potential Classification; Inspection Schedule; Notice; Additional Inspection Reports; Contents of Inspection Report; Visual Inspection and Report; Detailed Investigation or Evaluation; L...

Section 324.31519 - Order to Limit Dam Operations; Order to Remove Dam; Hearing.

Section 324.31520 - Sudden or Unprecedented Flood; Unusual or Alarming Circumstance or Occurrence; Emergency Drawdowns, Repairs, Breaching, or Other Action; Notice.

Section 324.31521 - Emergency Orders.

Section 324.31522 - Structural Integrity and Operation of Dam; Investigations and Studies.

Section 324.31523 - Emergency Action Plans; Submissions; Review; Consistency With Other Plans; Contents of Plans.

Section 324.31524 - Violation; Order; Suspension, Modification, or Revocation of Permit; Remedies Cumulative; Civil Action.

Section 324.31525 - Commencement of Civil Action; Request; Place; Civil Fine; Contempt; Willful or Reckless Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Subsequent Violations; Fine for Failure to Obtain Permit; Restoration of Site; Schedule of Administrative M...

Section 324.31526 - Person Aggrieved by Action or Inaction of Department; Hearing; Determination; Judicial Review.

Section 324.31527 - Entering Private or Public Property; Time; Purpose.

Section 324.31528 - Rules.

Section 324.31529 - Construction of Part.