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Supervision of Safety of Dams and Reservoirs (Alaska Statutes: Title 46 Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation; Chapter 17)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Alaska
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Hydropower generation Inland waters Surface water Water rights Public health Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Alaska Statutes regulates supervision of safety of dams and reservoirs. Its purpose is to provide for the regulation, supervision, and periodic inspection by the Department of Natural Resources of privately owned and state-owned dams, reservoirs, and appurtenant works in order to ensure that the design, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, maintenance, operation, and removal of dams and reservoirs is consistent with the protection of life and property. The department shall supervise the safety of dams and reservoirs. The department shall also employ a licensed and qualified engineer, experienced in the design and construction of dams and reservoirs, and other employees necessary for performing the duties under this chapter.

Full text
English
Website
www.akleg.gov