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NC S531
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes "phased compliance eligible dam" category for dams categorized as high hazard, constructed before January 1, 1968, and not owned by local government, special districts, or public authorities
- Allows the Department to approve repair or alteration applications for eligible dams without requiring full compliance with Dam Safety Law requirements, provided the project does not increase dam height, impoundment capacity, or risk to human life or property
- Preserves the Department's authority to approve applications for dams that do not meet phased compliance eligibility criteria under existing standards
- Effective upon enactment and applies to repair or alteration applications received by the Department on or after the law's effective date
- Approved September 29, 2023
Legislative Description
Dam Safety Law Clarification
Dams; Deq; Environment; Infrastructure; Lakes & Rivers; Presented; Public; Ratified; Safety; Water Resources; Chaptered
Last Action
Ch. SL 2023-131
10/2/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/25/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/18/2023
Agriculture, Energy, and Environment4/5/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2023
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