73-5a-304. Final inspection.
(1) Following construction and prior to impounding any water, the state engineer shall undertake a final inspection of the project.
(2) A written final approval of the project shall be issued if: the state engineer determines that: the project was constructed in accordance with plans approved by the state engineer under Sectionsand; and 73-5a-203 73-5a-303 during construction, inspections and tests were conducted as required by Section; and 73-5a-301 the emergency action plan and standard operating plan meet the requirements set forth in rules adopted by the state engineer.
(3) The state engineer may require the owner to: submit a formal operating plan for the initial filling of the reservoir; or follow certain procedures during the initial filling of the reservoir. Failure to submit the operating plan or follow the specified procedures shall result in revocation of the final approval.