Construction of a dam or the enlargement, repair, or alteration of an existing dam requiring commission authorization shall not be commenced prior to the executive director's written approval of final construction plans and specifications. Construction plans and specifications shall be submitted to the executive director and shall be as completely detailed as necessary for submission to the contractors bidding on the proposal. Contractors shall not commence construction until provided with a copy of the plans and specifications evidencing the approval. This does not apply to ordinary maintenance or emergency repair. The executive director may require the filing of additional information and data which, in his opinion, may be necessary for determining the adequacy of operational functions and safety of the structures and works related thereto. The official name of the dam and reservoir by resolution of the governing body or by certificate if individually owned shall be submitted to the department as early as possible, preferably with the construction plans.

Source Note:The provisions of this §299.22 adopted to be effective May 13, 1986, 11 TexReg 1978.