California Code of Regulations
Title 23 - Waters
Division 2 - Department of Water Resources
Chapter 1 - Dams and Reservoirs
Article 7 - Administrative Enforcement
Section 337 - Purpose and Authority

Universal Citation: 23 CA Code of Regs 337
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The department is responsible for implementing California's Dam Safety Program pursuant to the Water Code, Division 3, Part 1. In the event of a violation of Water Code, Division 3, Part 1, implementing regulations, or any department approvals, orders, or requirements issued under Water Code, Division 3, Part 1, the department may initiate proceedings to obtain compliance. With respect to enforcement actions to ensure compliance with Water Code, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 6, the department will coordinate with Cal OES. The regulations in this article specify the process for administrative enforcement actions that the department may take to ensure compliance with Water Code, Division 3, Part 1 and implementing regulations. The process established in this article does not limit the department's ability to issue directives or orders for dam safety remedial actions or emergency work or to pursue judicial remedies.

1. New article 7 (sections 337-337.32) and section filed 9-19-2022; operative 9-19-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 6078, Water Code. Reference: Sections 6075, 6077, 6079, 6100, 6160, 6161, 6429, 6431 and 6432, Water Code.

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