Dam Safety Program; Emergency Management Agency required to administer, agency approval of participating dam construction, modification, or removal required

Summary

The bill makes the Alabama Emergency Management Agency responsible for the state's dam safety program, taking over duties previously handled by local agencies. Owners who choose to participate in the program must submit construction, alteration, or removal plans to the state agency for approval and may be charged fees. The agency must also adopt rules and report its implementation plan and budget needs to the governor and legislature.

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