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ND HB1073

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 61-03-21 to require water storage reservoir operators with capacity exceeding 1,000 acre-feet to file annual operating plans with the Department of Water Resources between February 1-15
  • Operators must cooperate with the department to ensure water releases serve the best interest of downstream water users and affected landowners
  • Department may require reservoir operators to maintain adequate structures and operate them to prevent waste, promote beneficial water use, and protect public health and welfare
  • If an operator fails to maintain and operate adequate structures, the department may hold a hearing and potentially cancel the operator's water permit, with appeal rights under chapter 28-32
  • Passed with overwhelming support: House vote 93-0 (1 absent), Senate vote 47-0

Legislative Description

The department of water resources authority to require operating plans for dams.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/15

3/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/10/2023
Energy and Natural Resources1/3/2023

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