Dam and Hydropower Safety: New Rules and Oversight
New regulations aim to enhance the safety of dams and hydropower facilities across the U.S. Citizens can expect better managed and controlled infrastructure, reducing the risk of failures and threats to local communities. The act also improves communication between federal and state authorities on safety matters.
Key points
Dam and hydropower facility owners must meet stricter safety requirements to obtain or maintain their licenses.
Federal authorities will assess companies' financial ability to ensure dam safety before issuing licenses.
Mandatory information sharing between federal and state authorities on dam conditions, especially concerning safety issues or license revocations, is introduced.
Funding is provided for technical conferences with states to discuss maintenance, repairs, and climate change impacts on dam safety.
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