Nebraska § 46-1651 - Rules and regulations.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 46-1651 — Rules and regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-1651. Rules and regulations.
(1) The Chief Water Officer may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations containing standards for the design, inspection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, alteration, breach, removal, abandonment, and periodic testing of emergency action plans of dams to carry out the purposes of the Safety of Dams and Reservoirs Act. Such rules and regulations may also include, but are not limited to, establishing:
(a) Standards and criteria for the siting and design of dams, considering both existing and projected conditions which may affect the safety of a project during its construction and operational life;
(b) Requirements for operation of dams, including operational plans to be prepared and implemented by owners;
(c) Requirements for monitoring, inspection, and reporting of conditions affecting the safety of dams; and
(d) Requirements for emergency action plans to be prepared and implemented by owners in cooperation with emergency management authorities.
(2) In adopting rules and regulations applicable to dams which may have a high hazard potential or a significant hazard potential, the Chief Water Officer may consider:
(a) The state of scientific and technological knowledge and good engineering practices relating to various types of dams;
(b) The economic impact of a failure of a structure upon the state and its citizens; and
(c) The relationship of dams in hydrologic management in the watershed as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 46-1651
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 46-1651 cover?
Section 46-1651 ("Rules and regulations.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 46-1651?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 46-1651" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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