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Section 540.479 - Dam owner responsibilities.

OR Rev Stat § 540.479 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Provide the Water Resources Department with contact information in an emergency action plan, or in writing if no emergency action plan exists, for:

(A) The dam owner;

(B) The operator of the dam, if other than the owner; and

(C) The individual in immediate charge of the dam;

(b) Notify the department of any changes in the contact information provided under this subsection; and

(c) Provide the department with notice after completing a transfer of title for the dam.

(2) The dam owner shall review and evaluate the conditions at the dam as necessary to:

(a) Keep the dam in good repair and properly maintained; and

(b) Address any detected conditions that may pose a risk of dam failure. [2019 c.390 §14]

Note: 540.479 becomes operative July 1, 2020. See section 28, chapter 390, Oregon Laws 2019.

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