Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of
Rule 37.03.05 - MINE TAILINGS IMPOUNDMENT STRUCTURES RULES
Section 37.03.05.001 - SCOPE
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 37.03.05.001
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Scope. (3-30-23)
a. These rules and standards will only apply
to structures upon which construction, lift construction, enlargement, or
alteration is underway on or after July l, 1978. Under no circumstances shall
these rules be construed to deprive or limit the Director of the Department of
Water Resources of any exercise of powers, duties and jurisdiction conferred by
law, nor to limit or restrict the amount or character of data, or information
which may be required by the Director from any owner of a mine tailings
impoundment structure for the proper administration of the law.
(3-30-23)
b. The design
requirements listed are intended as a guide to establish acceptable standards
of construction. They are not intended to restrict the application of other
sound design principles by engineers. The Director will evaluate any deviation
from the standards hereinafter stated as they pertain to the safety of any
given mine tailings impoundment structure. Engineers are encouraged to submit
new ideas which will advance the art and provide for the public safety.
(3-30-23)
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