A permittee is solely responsible for the consequences of drawing down the impounded waters. A permittee is responsible to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing downstream flooding. A permittee is responsible for acquiring property rights, flowage easements or other interests required to accomplish the draw down. A permittee is responsible to allow a minimum flow of water determined by the Commission to be sufficient at all times to flow in a natural stream on which the impoundment is located to provide for the protection and conservation of fish downstream from the site.

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The provisions of this § 51.86 adopted February 1, 1991, effective February 2, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 422.