37-B §1113. Duties of the department
§1113. Duties of the department The department shall inspect existing dams and reservoirs to determine their hazard potential, review the design and construction of new and reconstructed dams, assist dam owners in developing emergency action plans to minimize the effects of dam failure and take all necessary actions in emergency situations of probable dam failure […]
37-B §1114. Powers of the department
§1114. Powers of the department 1. Rules. In accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, the department may adopt, modify or repeal rules for carrying out this chapter. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2. Emergency […]
37-B §1066. Enforcement (REPEALED)
§1066. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B §1115. Jurisdiction
§1115. Jurisdiction The inspection of and design standards for all dams are under the sole jurisdiction of the department, except that the department does not have jurisdiction over any dam licensed or inspected by any department of the Federal Government or by the International Joint Commission. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY […]
37-B §1067. Appeal (REPEALED)
§1067. Appeal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B §1116. Design standards
§1116. Design standards All new dams that reasonably will be classified as high or significant hazard potential dams must be designed, constructed or reconstructed under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Prior to construction, the dam owner shall provide a copy of the plans and specifications to the department. [PL 2001, c. 460, […]
37-B §1068. Access and notification (REPEALED)
§1068. Access and notification (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B §1117. Inspectors of dams
§1117. Inspectors of dams The commissioner shall appoint or hire one or more dam inspectors who are licensed as professional engineers under Title 32, chapter 19 and who are experienced in the inspection and design of dams. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B §1069. Emergency plans (REPEALED)
§1069. Emergency plans (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B §1118. Dam hazard evaluation
§1118. Dam hazard evaluation 1. Evaluation. The commissioner shall evaluate all dams to assign or reassign a hazard potential classification in accordance with the following schedule: A. New or reconstructed dams, within 6 months of construction or reconstruction; [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] B. All other dams, at least once every 12 […]