West Virginia Code
Article 14. Dam Control Act
§22-14-18. Continuation of Dam Safety Fund; Components of Fund

(a) The special fund designated the Dam Safety Fund hereinafter referred to as "the fund" shall be continued.
(b) All certificate application fees and annual registration fee assessments, any interest or surcharge assessed and collected by the department, interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund, and any other moneys designated by the department shall be paid into the fund. Accrual of funds shall not exceed three hundred thousand dollars per year, exclusive of application fees. The department shall expend the proceeds of the fund for the review of applications, inspection of dams, payment of costs of remedial emergency actions and enforcement of the provisions of this article.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 22. Environmental Resources

Article 14. Dam Control Act

§22-14-1. Short Title

§22-14-2. Legislative Findings; Intent and Purpose of Article

§22-14-3. Definition of Terms Used in Article

§22-14-4. General Powers and Duties of Director; Maximum Fee Established for Certificates of Approval and Annual Registration

§22-14-5. Unlawful to Place, Construct, Enlarge, Alter, Repair, Remove or Abandon Dam Without Certificate of Approval; Application Required to Obtain Certificate

§22-14-6. Plans and Specifications for Dams to Be in Charge of Registered Professional Engineer

§22-14-7. Granting or Rejecting Applications for Certificate of Approval by Division; Publication of Notice of Application; Hearing Upon Application

§22-14-8. Content of Certificates of Approval for Dams; Revocation or Suspension of Certificates

§22-14-9. Inspections During Progress of Work on Dam

§22-14-10. Procedures for Handling Emergencies Involving Dams; Remedial Actions to Alleviate Emergency; Payment of Costs of Remedial Actions to Be Paid by Dam Owner

§22-14-11. Requirements for Dams Completed Prior to Effective Date of This Section

§22-14-12. Dam Owner Not Relieved of Legal Responsibilities by Any Provision of Article

§22-14-13. Offenses and Penalties

§22-14-14. Enforcement Orders; Hearings

§22-14-15. Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief

§22-14-16. Schedule of Application Fees Established

§22-14-17. Schedule of Annual Registration Fees Established

§22-14-18. Continuation of Dam Safety Fund; Components of Fund

§22-14-19. Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Established; Disbursement of Fund Moneys

§22-14-20. Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program

§22-14-21. Collection of Money Due to the Fund

§22-14-22. Authority of Department of Environmental Protection for Deficient Dams That Are Privately Owned by a Noncompliant Dam Owner