SB503 shifts dam safety risk assessment burden to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and establishes a grant program for dam improvements.
SB503 aims to improve dam and reservoir safety in Hawaii by shifting the burden of proof for risk assessments to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This change is intended to ensure uniform and unbiased evaluations. The bill also establishes a grant program to assist private dam owners with the costs of improving or removing deficient dams. Owners must meet specific criteria to qualify for grants, including having valid insurance coverage and complying with non-discrimination laws.
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