85-15-212. Operating permit. (1) An operation plan must be prepared by the owner and approved by the department prior to operation of the high-hazard dam or reservoir. The operation plan must set forth at a minimum:
(a) a reservoir operation procedure;
(b) a maintenance procedure for the high-hazard dam and appurtenant works; and
(c) emergency procedures and warning plans.
(2) When construction is complete and if the high-hazard dam or reservoir conforms to the construction permit and when an operation plan has been approved, the department shall issue a permit to operate the high-hazard dam or reservoir, containing conditions on the safe operation of the high-hazard dam as it considers necessary.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 501, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 418, L. 1993.
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