Purpose

Purpose. (1) This chapter establishes procedures and criteria for use in evaluating: (a) Boating use in the vicinity of dams; (b) Boating safety hazards around dams; (c) Boat portaging activity around dams; and (d) Signs, devices and/or portage facilities installed or proposed to be installed by dam owners. (2) Minimum navigation aids including signs or devices are established. (3) Minimum standards and specifications are established for: (a) Uniform navigation aid symbols; (b) Words and symbols used on signs; (c) Size of signs and devices, borders and lettering; (d) Colors for sign background, borders and lettering; and (e) Portages around dams.