(1) An owner who wishes to construct, alter, repair, enlarge, or remove a high-hazard dam shall apply for and receive from the department a construction permit prior to any construction.

(2) A single application must be submitted for each dam, even if the dams are part of a single project or facility.

(3) The requirements of this sub-chapter do not apply to high-hazard, corps-inspected dams until July 1, 1990.

(4) An application for a construction permit must include the application form, engineering design report, and three sets of the construction plans and specifications.

(5) Each application must include a form provided by the department and signed by the owners of the dam or reservoir. The application form must include the name, address, and phone number of the owner, name of the proposed dam or reservoir, and its purpose.

(6) The construction plans and specifications and engineering report must be prepared by or under the supervision of an engineer experienced in dam design and construction and shall be certified with the seal of the engineer.

(7) Within 30 days after receipt of the application, the department shall notify the applicant of any errors or omissions and request any additional information necessary to properly evaluate the application. The department may disapprove any application for failure to promptly submit the required information.

(8) The department shall issue a construction permit if the design and construction as proposed conforms to the design and construction criteria specified in these rules and to accepted practices and procedures of the engineering profession.