Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-8-.01 - Purpose

The purpose of these Rules is to implement the responsibilities assigned to the Environmental Protection Division by the Georgia Safe Dams Act of 1978, (hereinafter the "Act") O.C.G.A. §§ 12-5-370 et seq. These Rules are promulgated to provide for the inventory, classification, inspection and permitting of certain dams in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of the State by reducing the risk of failure of such dams to prevent death or injuries to persons.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-8-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 12-5-370 through 12-5-385.

Original Rule entitled "Purpose" was filed as Emergency Rule 391-3-8-0.5-.01 on August 28, 1978; effective July 28, 1978, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Amended: Permanent Rule of the same title adopted superseding Emergency Rule 391-3-8-0.5 -1. 0. Filed August 31, 1978; effective September 20, 1978. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed October 29, 1985; effective November 18, 1985. Amended: F. Aug. 31, 1990; eff. Sept. 20, 1990. Amended: Title changed from "Purpose. Amended" (as recorded in the Official Compilation, eff. Sep. 20, 1978) to "Purpose." F. Sep. 13, 2016; eff. Oct. 3, 2016.