West Virginia Code
Article 14. Dam Control Act
§22-14-8. Content of Certificates of Approval for Dams; Revocation or Suspension of Certificates

Each certificate of approval issued by the secretary under the provisions of this article may contain other terms and conditions as the secretary may prescribe.
The secretary may revoke or suspend any certificate of approval whenever it is determined that the dam for which the certificate was issued constitutes a danger to life and property. If necessary to safeguard life and property, the secretary may also amend the terms and conditions of any certificate by issuing a new certificate containing the revised terms and conditions.
Before any certificate of approval is amended or revoked by the secretary, the secretary shall hold a hearing in accordance with the provisions of article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code.
Any person adversely affected by an order entered following the hearing has the right to appeal to the environmental quality board pursuant to the provisions of article one, chapter twenty-two-b of this code.

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