Dam regulations
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- May
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation today announced a series of changes to its proposed dam safety regulations, which are meant to safeguard life and property downstream and make it easier for some dam owners to comply with the new regs.
The proposed regulations help ensure oversight of the more than 5,000 dams in New York State by requiring dam inspections by owners, regular maintenance, better recordkeeping and emergency planning. The regulations also detail the responsibilities of dam owners to meet modern safety standards. In response to public comments, for owners of certain types of dams, the revisions allow more time for compliance and refines whether financial security is required.“Last year, we received important input from dam owners concerned about the cost and length of time required to comply with the proposed regulations, and from others looking for more assurance that the dam safety program will help protect their communities,” DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis said. “The revised proposal addresses those concerns. Our staff worked hard to find ways to provide flexibility to owners based on the specifics of their dam’s condition in ways that do not compromise safety.”
Read the full announcement.
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Mike Risinit covers Patterson and Kent in Putnam County, as well as environmental topics touching on the Hudson River and the Great Swamp. Risinit has been a reporter at The Journal News since 1998.
