| (1) If construction of a proposed dam or the reconstruction, modification, enlargement, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of an existing dam is not commenced within four years of the executive director's approval of final construction plans and specifications, the approval will be subject to reevaluation. If rules, regulations, and accepted engineering practices or the downstream hazard classification have changed during the four-year period, the approval may be considered invalid regardless of any extension of time authorizations given according to Chapter 295 of this title (relating to Water Rights, Procedural) and Chapter 297 of this title (relating to Water Rights, Substantive). (2) If the executive director determines that the approval is invalid, the executive director shall notify the owner in writing that new construction plans, specifications, and other engineering reports must be submitted before the work may commence. (3) The new construction plans and specifications must meet the requirements of the rules and regulations in effect at the time of the reevaluation. |
