Sec. 31514.
The department shall not issue a permit to construct a new dam, reconstruct a failed dam for which a complete application to reconstruct has been submitted more than 1 year after the date of the failure, or enlarge the surface area of an impoundment by more than 10% unless it determines, after a review of the application submitted, that the proposed activity for which a permit is requested will not have a significant adverse effect on public health, safety, welfare, property, or natural resources or the public trust in those natural resources.
History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 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.