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
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.