85-15-210. Preparation and approval of plans. (1) A person may not begin construction of a high-hazard dam as determined under 85-15-209 without first obtaining a construction permit from the department.
(2) An application for a construction permit must be submitted to the department and must contain:
(a) plans and specifications for the proposed construction, prepared by or under the direction of an engineer experienced in dam design and construction; and
(b) other data and information required by the department.
(3) Within 60 calendar days after receipt of the application and any additional information requested by the department, the department shall:
(a) issue a construction permit or deny the application, as filed; or
(b) issue a construction permit upon terms, conditions, or modifications the department considers appropriate.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 501, L. 1985.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 2. Construction, Inspection, and Repair of Dams
85-15-201. Renumbered 85-15-306
85-15-202. Renumbered 85-15-307
85-15-203. Renumbered 85-15-308
85-15-204. Renumbered 85-15-309
85-15-205. Renumbered 85-15-310
85-15-206. Renumbered 85-15-311
85-15-207. Dams and reservoirs -- how constructed
85-15-208. Construction in a secure manner
85-15-209. High-hazard dam -- determination
85-15-210. Preparation and approval of plans
85-15-211. Inspection and reports during construction
85-15-213. Periodic inspections after construction
85-15-214. Requested inspections -- costs -- limitations against unsafe structures