ARM 36.14.401. OPERATION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

(1) For all high-hazard dams not exempt pursuant to the act and ARM 36.14.103, the department shall require an operation permit and impose such reasonable conditions as are necessary to ensure that high-hazard dams are safely operated and maintained, and that the operation and maintenance of high-hazard dams are consistent with the act and all implementing orders and administrative rules. An application for an operation permit to operate a high-hazard dam must be submitted to the department: (a) by October 1, 1990, for an unpermitted high-hazard existing dam; (b) by July 1, 1995, for an unpermitted high-hazard corps-inspected dam; (c) before operation of a high-hazard dam for which a construction permit has been issued; (d) by the date specified in the permit for renewal of an operation permit for a permitted high-hazard dam.