Kansas Statutes

Chapter 82a: Waters And Watercourses

Article 11: Bank Stabilization Projects

Statutes:

• 82a-1101: Bank stabilization; water resources board designated as state agency; projects involving more than one political subdivision; approval and inclusion in state water plan; cooperation with federal agencies.
• 82a-1102: Same; state participation only if federal funds available; approval of projects, basis.
• 82a-1103: Authority of water resources board; administrative costs.

• 82a-1101: Bank stabilization; water resources board designated as state agency; projects involving more than one political subdivision; approval and inclusion in state water plan; cooperation with federal agencies. The state water resources board established pursuant to K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 74-2605 et seq., is hereby designated as the state agency for bank stabilization projects. From and after the effective date of this act, all bank stabilization projects which involve more than one political subdivision of the state, shall receive approval of the state board and be included in the state water plan before work shall commence thereon, but this provision shall not affect any project which has been approved or on which work was commenced prior thereto. The designated state agency shall cooperate with federal agencies on any projects initiated and shall aid in initiation of projects it shall approve.

        History:   L. 1969, ch. 483, § 1; July 1.

• 82a-1102: Same; state participation only if federal funds available; approval of projects, basis. The state shall not participate in any project unless it shall first be determined that federal funds will be available, and unless appropriations are available therefor. Any procedure established for approval of projects should emphasize local responsibility and each project shall be handled on a separate basis with approval or disapproval after considering the merits of the individual project.

        History:   L. 1969, ch. 483, § 2; July 1.

• 82a-1103: Authority of water resources board; administrative costs. The state water resources board shall be responsible for administrative costs incurred in connection with applications for approval of bank stabilization projects, and shall have authority to plan, contract, acquire land and easements, apportion costs and provide assurances that project operation and maintenance funds will be available, but not obligate the state of Kansas, in any case, beyond available appropriations made therefor by the legislature.

        History:   L. 1969, ch. 483, § 3; July 1.