The Regulatory Playbook: Finding Success in the Dam Safety Review Process: Agenda

Why Regulate
1. Regulator
  1. Genesis of dam safety regulation in US
  2. Roles and Responsibilities of the Regulator
2. Owner
  1. Aligning goals with dam safety
  2. Responsibility to stakeholders and downstream community
3. Consulting Engineer
  1. Supporting critical infrastructure needs through design
  2. Establishing the right team and disciplines for dam safety work
Q&A Session 1
Permitting, Design and Construction
1. Regulator
  1. Communication
  2. Goals / Intention of a submittal
  3. Understanding statutory requirements
  4. Timelines and Milestones
  5. Is it defensible?
  6. Design Criteria Resources
  7. Construction QA/QC
2. Owner
  1. Understanding permitting requirements
  2. Engaging with regulatory agencies
  3. Selecting an engineer
  4. Defining scope of work
  5. Planning for useful life and goals
  6. Risks associated with regulatory lag – funding/timing of the work
3. Consulting Engineer
  1. Review of existing data and documentation
  2. Conduct site inspections
  3. Identify and understand regulatory requirements
  4. Prioritization of compliance requirements
  5. Establishing a timeline and budget
  6. Effectively communicating strategy to owner and regulator (basis of design)
  7. Monitoring and instrumentation strategies
Q&A Session 2
Now What?
1. Defining “good” in routine operations
2. Strengthening awareness to avoid complacency
3. Best Practices for long-term success with dam safety programs
Q&A Session 3