R 281.1311 Emergency action plans.

Rule 11. (1) An emergency action plan for a high or significant hazard potential dam shall be submitted to the county or local emergency management coordinator for review for consistency with county or local emergency operations plans and the Michigan emergency preparedness plan. An emergency action plan for an existing dam shall be submitted to the department with documentation that the plan has been submitted to the county or local emergency management coordinator not later than the time that the first inspection report for the dam is due or at another time agreed to by the department. An emergency action plan for a newly constructed dam shall be submitted to the department with documentation that the plan has been submitted to the county or local emergency management coordinator not later than the date of expiration of the permit for construction of the dam, including any extensions of time for completion. (2) At the time subsequent inspection reports are due, the owner shall determine if the plan is up to date. The owner shall advise the department of the findings of this review and shall submit any revisions to the department and to the county or local emergency management coordinator. (3) The emergency action plan shall include a description of the circumstances under which it shall be activated, what actions shall be taken, and who shall be responsible to take those actions when the plan is activated. (4) The emergency action plan shall include the name, address, and telephone number of all of the following entities: (a) The person who is responsible for the operation of the dam. (b) The alternate person who is responsible for the operation of the dam. (c) The local emergency management coordinator or coordinators. (5) The emergency action plan shall include either of the following: (a) A listing of occupied facilities, buildings, and residences that may be threatened with flooding due to the failure of the dam. (b) Mapping that is adequate to clearly delineate the areas of potential inundation resulting from a failure of the dam. The degree of detail for mapping or listings shall be determined through consultations between the dam owner and the appropriate emergency services agencies that are responsible for implementing the emergency action plan.