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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 20 - Acquisition Policy › Section 300:20-1-15 - Business expenses

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Legislature has recognized that GRDA is a unique agency, whose mission requires the district to function in competition with private industry within the competitive power market.
(b) The Legislature has further recognized and stated that GRDA shall document its business expenses which are necessary to carry out the business of the district and that such expenses shall meet current State of Oklahoma and Internal Revenue Service guidelines for business expense deductibility.
(c) Upon approval by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer of GRDA may designate the individuals and the extent of their authority to expend monies for business expenses. Such business expenses may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Meals for GRDA personnel, Directors, or State Officials, when dining with customers or prospective customers or otherwise conducting GRDA business;
(2) Memorials to individuals and entities whose activities have contributed to the mission of GRDA;
(3) Marketing tools, including clothes, hats, or other items which may bear the GRDA logo or State of Oklahoma emblem;
(4) Assessments from regulatory agencies, trade association memberships, or training for GRDA personnel, GRDA Directors and GRDA customers;
(5) Lodging expenses for GRDA personnel, Directors, state officials, customers and prospective customers when conducting and in furtherance of GRDA business;
(6) Miscellaneous business expenses which meet current State of Oklahoma and Internal Revenue Service guidelines for business expense deductibility.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 20 - Acquisition Policy › Section 300:20-1-16 - Reverse auction bidding [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 25 Ok Reg 2381, eff 7-11-08 ; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1796, eff 6-25-10 ; Revoked at 30 Ok Reg 1116, eff 6-27-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 20 - Acquisition Policy › Section 300:20-1-17 - Advanced payments

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
GRDA generally shall not make advanced payment unless such is reviewed by legal counsel or approved by the Chief Executive Officer, or designee. This review and approval shall include guidance included in the OMES Procedures Manual, applicable laws, or experience with the applicable vendor.
Added at 30 Ok Reg 1116, eff 6-27-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 1 - Purpose and Definitions › Section 300:25-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
This Chapter establishes procedures for obtaining a license to encroach on Grand River Dam Authority ("GRDA") real property as authorized by 82 O.S.Supp.2005, § 874.2. The procedure outlined herein applies to only residential property.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 1 - Purpose and Definitions › Section 300:25-1-2 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following words or terms when used in this Chapter shall have the following meaning unless the context indicates otherwise.
"Adjacent Property"
means that property which is immediately contiguous and appurtenant to the GRDA property upon which the improvement is built.
"Board"
means the Board of Directors of the Grand River Dam Authority.
"Fair market value"
means the price in cash a willing but not obligated tenant would pay, and a willing but not obligated landlord would charge for the same or similar lands for the highest and best legal use of the property. The values for separate properties may be used to determine a standardized fair market value.
"GRDA land(s)"
means that real property owned by the Grand River Dam Authority.
"Improvements"
means buildings, or other permanent or temporary structures or developments located on or attached to GRDA lands.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 3 - Policy, Issuance, Termination and Transfer › Section 300:25-3-1 - License to encroach policy

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
While reserving the right to refuse any or all applications for a License to encroach upon GRDA lands, the Board may issue licenses to encroach for improvements built prior to the date set forth in 82 O.S. 2005, § 874.2 upon GRDA lands to assist landowners with title and marketability issues. No License will be issued for improvements built subsequent to the date set forth in 82 O.S. 2005, § 874.2.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 3 - Policy, Issuance, Termination and Transfer › Section 300:25-3-2 - Licenses in writing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All Licenses to encroach shall be in writing and shall be upon such terms and conditions and at such rate as may be determined by the Board. All such Licenses shall be upon the form furnished by the Board. All Licenses shall contain the proper legal description, including section, township, range and county and be suitable for filing in the appropriate County Clerk's Office.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 3 - Policy, Issuance, Termination and Transfer › Section 300:25-3-3 - Issuance and termination of license to encroach

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) An appraisal from an Oklahoma licensed appraiser may be presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval or an Applicant may agree to a standard cost per square foot set by the Board of Directors.
(b) Applications for a License to Encroach shall state the number of years for which the Applicant is seeking the License. For instance, the Applicant may request that the License is sought for any number of years up to and including ninety-nine (99) years.
(c) A License to encroach shall not be issued until such time as the Board has determined the value of the encroachment and all costs associated with the License, including but not limited to third party survey fees, application fees, or appraisal fees shall have been paid by the Applicant.
(d) All Licenses to encroach shall automatically terminate upon destruction or removal of the improvement on GRDA land. An improvement may be maintained, but it may not be rebuilt if destroyed.
(e) All Licenses to encroach shall terminate upon default of a holder of a license to pay any monies due.
(f) The term (number of years) of a License to encroach shall be at the sole discretion of the Board but may not exceed a maximum of ninety-nine (99) years.
(g) At the end of the term, GRDA may require that the property be returned to its original condition.
(h) Current Licenses in effect may be extended without further Board action upon request and payment of application fee to ninety-nine (99) years from the original date the license was issued.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 3 - Policy, Issuance, Termination and Transfer › Section 300:25-3-4 - Transfer of title upon death of holder

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The heir(s) or devisee(s) of a deceased holder of a License to encroach shall succeed to the interest and have all rights of the holder under the License.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 5 - Miscellaneous › Section 300:25-5-1 - Public access

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Pursuant to 82 O.S. §
									872, GRDA may not prevent free public use of its lands for recreation purposes. Therefore, a License to encroach may not impede public use of GRDA lands.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 5 - Miscellaneous › Section 300:25-5-2 - Improvements on GRDA lands

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No improvements shall be placed upon GRDA lands without written consent of the Board.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 5 - Miscellaneous › Section 300:25-5-3 - License violations

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Violation of any of the terms and conditions of a License to encroach or failure to pay any amounts due related to the License shall subject the holder of the License to legal or administrative action or both at the option of the Board to collect rent or damages or any other remedy as provided by law.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 5 - Miscellaneous › Section 300:25-5-4 - Determination of value

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) An Applicant may obtain a separate appraisal prepared by an Oklahoma licensed land appraiser.
(b) Appraisals will be made in accordance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.
(c) The appraisers shall determine the "fair market value" of the land without any improvement. For purposes of this section, fair market value is the price in cash a willing but not obligated tenant would pay, and a willing but not obligated landlord would charge for the same or similar lands for the highest and best legal use of the property. In determining fair market value, the appraisers shall consider the following:
(1) Present land use;
(2) Amount of GRDA land upon which the improvement sits;
(3) Cash rental price of comparable land; and
(4) The term (number of years) of the License
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 5 - Miscellaneous › Section 300:25-5-5 - Assignment of license

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In the event the adjacent property is sold and upon approval of the Board, and payment of all amounts due, a holder of a License to encroach may assign the license to a subsequent adjacent property owner by completing forms provided by GRDA.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 25 - License to Encroach › Subchapter 5 - Miscellaneous › Section 300:25-5-6 - Taxes

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Unless the holder is otherwise exempt by law, ad valorem property taxes shall be paid on any improvements which would be subject to ad valorem property taxes if constructed on privately owned land.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1327, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 30 - Aircraft Travel Use Logs › Section 300:30-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of this Subchapter is to comply with the provisions of 74 O.S.2001, § 500.6A(C) regarding the use, maintenance, and reporting requirements related to the Travel Use Log [OSF Form LOG (12/98)].
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 30 - Aircraft Travel Use Logs › Section 300:30-1-2 - Use of the travel use log form

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Each person who travels on aircraft owned, leased, chartered, or operated by the Authority shall provide all the information required on the Travel Use Log.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 30 - Aircraft Travel Use Logs › Section 300:30-1-3 - Travel use log as open record

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Authority will maintain and make available to the public, upon request, all completed Travel Use Log forms, as required by the Oklahoma Open Records Act and other applicable law.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 30 - Aircraft Travel Use Logs › Section 300:30-1-4 - Summaries of travel use log forms

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Authority will make summaries of all completed Travel Use Log forms, in accordance with the statutory requirements, and will provide same on an annual basis to the Governor, the Office of State Finance, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 1 - Definitions, Purpose and Application › Section 300:35-1-2 - Statutory authority

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Act (82 O.S.2001, § 861
et seq
., as amended) creating the Grand River Dam Authority prescribes the use that may be made of the properties and waters of GRDA and authorizes GRDA to promulgate, prescribe ,enforce rules and regulations , and charge a fee for the use, for recreational and commercial purposes, of its lakes and shorelands, including the use of firearms and the inspection of all vessels of every character proposing to operate or operating on said lakes. The travel of vessels on the waters of GRDA shall be in keeping with the following rules of GRDA in the interest of public health, safety and convenience in the use of the waters and the shorelands of GRDA.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 1 - Definitions, Purpose and Application › Section 300:35-1-3 - Application of state laws

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The laws of the State of Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma Boating Safety Regulation Act, 63 O.S.2001, § 4200
et seq
., as amended, and the Oklahoma Penal Code, 21 O.S.2001 § 1
et seq
., as amended, apply to the waters of GRDA, in addition to the rules set out herein. Failure to comply with these laws and Rules may constitute a criminal offense.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 1 - Definitions, Purpose and Application › Section 300:35-1-4 - Registration of boats

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Every vessel operating on GRDA waters is subject to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act and must have state registration and a current license by no later than June 30 of the current state fiscal year, and shall properly display their current annual registration decal on the vessel at all times. A vessel's state assigned registration number must be displayed in accordance with state law, unless the vessel is a properly documented Coast Guard Approved vessel, and all documentation is available for any officer to view, upon request.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 1 - Definitions, Purpose and Application › Section 300:35-1-5 - GRDA police and compliance division

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) GRDA has created a Police Department and a Compliance Division for the purpose of enforcing these Rules on the waters and land of GRDA.
(b) The members of GRDA's Police and Compliance Division are hereby declared to be the enforcement officers for GRDA. The enforcement officers for GRDA may enforce GRDA rules and regulations and the provisions of Sections 861
et seq.
of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The GRDA Police may also enforce those rules and regulations as may be issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 4200
et seq.
of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and all violations of criminal laws occurring within the boundaries of the counties where real property owned or leased by GRDA is located. The GRDA Police officers shall have the power of peace officers during the performance of their duties, except in the serving and execution of civil process.
(c) The GRDA Police officers shall, in the event of emergency, assist in the rescue of any person who may be in danger and shall assist in the saving of any property that is in danger of being lost or damaged. They may require the operator of any vessel operating on the waters of the lakes in any manner which is not in compliance with these Rules, or any applicable state law, to immediately remove said vessel from the lake until compliance has been had.
(d) The GRDA Police officers will enforce the state and federal laws related to the proper registration of vessels on GRDA waters.
(e) GRDA's Police officers may cooperate with federal, state and local enforcement officers in the enforcement of all federal and state laws upon the waters, lands and properties of GRDA or any other location within their jurisdiction.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 1 - Definitions, Purpose and Application › Section 300:35-1-6 - Permitted activities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity shall perform any activity which requires a permit prior to the issuance of the permit by GRDA. For example, no dock may be placed upon the waters of GRDA until such time as the applicant receives written notice from GRDA that such activity may take place. Insurance may be required for permitted activities. Any person shall be subject to the penalties set forth in these Rules and law that performs any activity which requires a permit prior to the issuance of a permit, or written permission from GRDA. All applicants are required to notify GRDA of any change in address subsequent to their submission of an application.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-1 - Free access

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The public shall have free access to the waters of the lakes and no charges shall be made to the public for the right to engage in hunting, fishing, swimming or non-commercial boating. The public shall comply with all state hunting and/or fishing laws and rules.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-2 - Lake elevations

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Grand Lake, Lake Hudson, and W.R. Holway Reservoir are flood control and hydro - electric power projects, and it is recognized and understood that the elevation of the waters in said lakes will vary from time to time as operations for flood control and hydro electric power generation demand. The water rights granted under these Rules shall be subject to these conditions and all laws governing the Grand River Dam Authority and shall be subject to all federal and state laws and rules governing the control , storage , release , and use of the waters of Grand River, Grand Lake, Lake Hudson, and W.R. Holway Reservoir.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-3 - Liability

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) GRDA shall never be liable in any manner whatsoever because of the quantity or quality of the water in its lakes, nor shall GRDA ever be liable for any damage that the permittee may sustain to person or property which may be occasioned by or result from the construction, maintenance and operation of GRDA's projects and the Fort Gibson Reservoir.
(b) Neither GRDA nor any representative thereof assumes any responsibility for loss or damage to life or property by theft, storm, accident , or otherwise, in connection with or growing out of the exercising of the privileges conferred by any permit which may be issued in accordance with these Rules.
(c) Nothing contained in these Rules shall operate to relieve the owners of vessels from complying with, or from the obligation of complying with, the applicable laws of the United States and the State of Oklahoma.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-4 - Payment of fees

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No permit or license, private or commercial, shall be issued until the appropriate fee has been paid. Permit fees will not be prorated.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-5 - Transfer or assignment of permit prohibited

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Transfer or assignment of permits or licenses issued hereunder (both private and commercial) shall not be made except with written consent and approval of GRDA. Theowner of a dock shall be responsible for all fees incurred throughout the time they owned the dock. No person, firm or corporation shall allow his or its name to be used by any other person, firm or corporation to do any work under his or its permit.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-6 - Cancellation/termination of permit or license [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Revoked at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-7 - Rights reserved

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
These Rules do not cover the taking or using of water for any purpose or use other than those specifically covered herein.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-8 - Roads and highways

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The existing public rights-of-way to the waters or shorelands and boat ramps sponsored by GRDA shall remain open as a way of free public passage to and from the waters of GRDA.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-9 - Fishing and hunting

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Fishing or hunting within restricted areas will not be permitted.
(b) Fishing or hunting will not be permitted within two hundred (200) feet of the tailraces below the dams.
(c) Fishing or hunting, except commercial bait operators, will not be permitted at such other points on or about the lakes where such use will unduly interfere with navigation or proper conduct of the business of GRDA or endanger the public.
(d) Fishing and hunting in the Neosho Bottoms will only be allowed when properly permitted by GRDA. All permitted individuals shall have a proper hunting license in accordance with Oklahoma law and shall only use shotguns, primitive firearms, or proper archery equipment. No rifles shall be allowed within the NeoshoBottoms. Additionally removal of trees or shrubs of any kind from GRDA land shall not be allowed for use as ground blinds.
(e) No hunting shall be allowed on GRDA lands used in the generation, delivery or transmission of electricity.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-10 - Firearms

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Only shotguns, primitive firearms, and legal archery equipment are allowed on GRDA property.
(b) All hunting on any GRDA property shall be conducted in accordance with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation regulations and all state and federal firearm laws.
(c) The discharge of any firearms or archery equipment in, over or across the waters of the lakes is expressly prohibited except as regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. In no event shall the use of firearms or archery equipment be conducted in a manner which interferes with the business of GRDA's projects or endangers the public.
(d) Persons properly licensed to carry concealed weapons may do so only in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma.
(e) Hunting on any GRDA lands below Twin Bridges is limited to shotguns with steel shot only and proper archery equipment.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-11 - Gas and oil storage

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The keeping or storage of gasoline and other combustible fuels, except for fuel tanks installed in vessels, in, upon or about GRDA lands and waters will not be permitted unless the location and detailed storage plans are first submitted to and approved by GRDA and comply with all applicable state and federal statutes.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-12 - Health and sanitation

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) All sanitary rules, regulations, and laws shall be complied with prior to the granting or renewal of any GRDA permit.
(b) In the interest of public health, sanitation and safety, there shall be no camping on GRDA's lands except in a designated camping area.
(c) Bottles, Styrofoam goods, cans, garbage, rubbish, refuse, debris, wreckage, bilge water containing oil or grease, or materials used in the process of cleaning the outer surfaces of vessels, or any other material of any kind shall not be thrown into or released upon the lakes or deposited or dumped upon the shores of the lakes or upon any land under the jurisdiction of GRDA.
(d) No septic tank, lateral line or lagoon shall be placed on GRDA property. No portable toilet shall be used within the flowage easement. No sewage shall be disposed of in the waters or on GRDA property. No person shall operate a vessel equipped with a marine toilet which is not a total retention system in accordance with federal regulations regarding marine toilets. The preparation and marking of beaches shall be in such manner as to provide reasonable safety in their use. Commercial beaches shall be provided with adequate and sanitary dressing rooms, toilets, showers and other necessary accessories for public convenience and safety.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-13 - Repeal

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All rules and regulations adopted by the Authority which conflict with the provisions of these Rules are hereby revoked, cancelled and repealed.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-14 - Permit applications

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Applications for GRDA permits required by these Rules are available at the permitting office inside the GRDA Ecosystems & Education Center located at the west end of Pensacola Dam in Langley, Oklahoma or visit the website at
www.grda.com
.
(b) In addition to any other requirement that may be applicable to a permit application, GRDA may, in its sole discretion, forward any application to fish and wildlife resource agencies, environmental agencies, and/or tribes for comment.
(c) These Rules cover the following types of GRDA permits:
(1) Private and commercial docks, wharves, landings, anchorages, and boat houses;
(2) Buoys;
(3) Private and commercial breakwaters;
(4) Private and commercial rail-systems and tram systems;
(5) Boat ramps;
(6) Retaining walls;
(7) Dredging (and excavation);
(8) Erosion control devices;
(9) Shoreline stabilization;
(10) Commercial operations (including, but not limited to, a dock installer, dredging contractor, commercial boat operator, vessel rentals, or Water Jet Pack Unit rentals);
(11) Taking of raw water;
(12) Vegetation management plans; and
(13) Sanctioned event.
(14) Construction within the Flowage Easement
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 3 - General Provisions › Section 300:35-3-15 - Penalty

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity which violates any Rule in this Chapter (i.e. Chapter 35 Lake Rules), shall be required to pay all costs (including attorneys fees, GRDA staff time, and mitigation) related to the violation including the repair, restoration and reclamation of GRDA lands and waters. Other penalties may include, but are not limited to, suspension or revocation of a permit; and any other fee, penalty or fine as authorized by statute. Also, GRDA may seek an injunction to prevent any violation or unauthorized activity.
Added at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-1 - Careful operation of a vessel

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person shall operate or give permission to operate a vessel in a wake zone at a speed which is other than reasonable and prudent and which shows due regard for the existence of actual or potential hazards and obstacles, or in such a manner as to endanger the life, limb or property of any other person, or in such manner as to create a wake. For the purpose of this rule, "no wake zone" means any area posted with buoys or within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any boat ramp, dock, pier, or anchored or moored vessel.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-2 - Towing activities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No person shall operate or give permission to operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person or persons using parasails or on water skis, a surfboard, a sailboard or similar device, nor shall any person engage in parasailing, water skiing, surfboarding, sailboarding or similar activity at any time between the hours from sunset to sunrise or at such time visibility due to other existing conditions is obscured so as to endanger life or property. (63 O.S. Supp.2004, § 4212(B).
(b) Pursuant to 63 O.S.Supp.2004, § 4212, the following applies to water skiing, wakeboarding, or similar towing activities:
(c) No person shall operate or give permission to operate a vessel on any GRDA waters for towing a person or persons using parasails or on water skis, a surfboard, or similar device unless there is in such vessel:
(1) a person who is at least eight (8) years old, and who, in addition to the operator, is in a position to observe the progress of the person or persons being towed, or
(2) if the vessel is not a personal watercraft, an efficient wide angle convex rear view mirror installed on such vessel in such manner as to permit the person operating said vessel to face the direction of travel and be in a position to observe the progress of the person or persons being towed, or
(3) if the vessel is a personal watercraft, two (2) efficient wide angle convex rear view mirrors installed on such vessel in such manner as to permit the person operating such watercraft to face the direction of travel and be in a position to observe the progress of the person or person being towed.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-3 - Flotation device required

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All vessels shall carry a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device (life preserver) for each person on board. The operator of a vessel less than twenty-six (26) feet in length, while under way, shall require each passenger twelve (12) years of age or younger to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device. Any person operating or manipulating, or who is a passenger on a personal watercraft, water skis, a sailboard, surfboard, wakeboard, parasail , paddleboard, kayak, or a similar device shall wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-4 - Sitting and standing in vessel

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person shall sit or ride on the sides of a vessel, the back of a vessel, a covered bow or the top of any back seat of a vessel, or stand in a vessel while under way at any speed greater than idle or trolling speed; unless, the vessel is specifically designed for such use.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-5 - Required equipment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Each vessel which is less than twenty-six (26) feet in length, other than a personal watercraft, shall be equipped with a paddle or set of oars, anchor, bailing device and fire extinguisher. All other vessels shall be equipped in accordance with Oklahoma state law.
(b) All vessels must be equipped with proper and working navigations and anchoring lights as provided by law.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-6 - Prohibited areas

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All vessels are prohibited from entering any area within 200 feet below or above Pensacola, Kerr and Chimney Rock Dams. Vessels are prohibited within 500 feet below said dams during periods of hydrogeneration or the spilling of water through floodgates.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-7 - Night speed limit

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vessel upon the waters of GRDA, between the hours of one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise at any speed in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-8 - Skiing prohibited

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No skiing is allowed upstream of the Strang Bridge on Lake Hudson, upstream of Twin Bridges on Grand Lake, in Elm Creek east of Grove water intake tower, upstream of the Harbors View Marina (a/k/a the turn) on Duck Creek or upstream of the Lakemont Shores Ramp on Drowning Creek.
(b) Wake jumping is prohibited in Cowskin and Elk River and in any arm of Grand Lake that, in its name, ends in Creek, Cove or Hollow. Wake Jumping is defined as the act of repetitively crossing another vessel's wake in such a fashion that the crossing vessel's hull leaves the water.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-9 - Persons on personal watercraft

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The number of persons riding on a personal watercraft shall be limited to that number as recommended by the manufacturer. Any person being towed behind a personal watercraft shall count as one (1) person riding on a personal watercraft.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-10 - Persons using Water Jet Pack Units

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following rules shall apply to persons using Water Jet Pack Units:
(1) A distance of 100 feet shall be maintained from any other person, watercraft, PWC or other fixed object at all times.
(2) Six feet of water is required to operate the Water Jet Pack Unit.
(3) The operator of the Water Jet Pack Unit shall wear a life vest at all times. Additionally, if there is an operator of the watercraft/PWC used as part of the Water Jet Pack Unit, such operator shall also wear a life vest at all times.
(4) The person being propelled into the air shall wear a helmet at all times.
(5) Any PWC or unit used as part of a Water Jet Pack Unit shall have an orange warning flag when in operation.
(6) Only one person may be propelled into the air at one time and there shall not be any passengers on a PWC or unit used as part of a Water Jet Pack Unit.
(7) No person under the age of 18 shall operate a Water Jet Pack Unit without the supervision of a person over the age of 25 years.
(8) A Water Jet Pack Unit may only be operated during the hours between one-half hour after sunrise and one-half hour before sunset.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 5 - Boating Safety Rules › Section 300:35-5-11 - Persons using Paddleboards, canoes and kayaks

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Persons using Paddleboards, canoes or kayaks on the waters of GRDA must wear a life jacket at all times. Paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks shall not be used between the hours of one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise. Canoes and kayaks under 17 feet long, and all Paddleboards shall stay within one-hundred fifty (150) feet of the shoreline unless in a no wake cove, hollow or creek.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-1 - Inspection, registration and certificate of safety

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) All vessels and equipment used for transportation of people shall be subject to inspection during each permit year by GRDA.
(b) All vessels must be licensed under the Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-2 - Loose and derelict vessels

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any loose, derelict or apparently abandoned vessel found on the lakes, or shores of the lakes, may be impounded by GRDA in the manner provided for by state law.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-3 - Anchorages

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Vessel anchorages shall not be allowed off the shore of the waters of GRDA in any one location for a continuous period in excess of forty-eight (48) hours. At the end of a forty-eight (48) hour period, a new anchorage may not be taken up within a distance of one (1) mile of the anchorage previously used. No buoy may be used as an anchorage without the permission of its owner.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-4 - Vessel operating distance

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person shall operate any vessel, including personal watercraft, within fifty (50) feet of another vessel when running at speeds of over ten (10) miles per hour. Vessels shall stop when directed, or operate at idle speed within five hundred (500) feet from emergency vessels while their emergency lights are activated.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-5 - Water muffling

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Except for a sanctioned event, no person shall operate a vessel or motor which is not equipped with a muffler or muffler system in good working order. The use of cutouts, removal of mufflers or muffler baffles, cutting or punching of holes in mufflers or otherwise modifying the original muffler or muffling system installed by the manufacturer or any subsequent muffler or muffling system so as to increase or modify the noise level is prohibited.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-6 - Noise abatement

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person shall unlawfully disturb the peace through operation of a vessel or by a person's actions within fifty (50) feet of any public or private dock or at any location between the hours of 9:00 p.m. through 9:00 a.m. C.S.T.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-7 - Wake damage

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All vessel operators shall be held responsible for any damage that their wake might cause to property. No person shall operate or give permission to operate a vessel in a wake zone at a speed which is other than reasonable and prudent and which shows due regard for the existence of actual or potential hazards and obstacles, or in such a manner as to endanger the life, limb or property of any other person, or in such a manner as to create a wake. "No wake zone" means any area posted with buoys or within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any boat ramp, dock, pier or anchored or moored vessel.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-8 - Minimum age

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) A person under sixteen (16) years of age shall not operate any vessel powered by a motor or combination of motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower or any sail-powered vessel sixteen (16) feet or greater in length on the waters of this state unless the person has:
(1) Successfully completed a boating safety education course or has passed a proctored equivalency examination which tests the knowledge of information included in the curriculum of such a course and received a Boating Safety Education Certificate as evidence of successful completion of a boating safety education course or an equivalency examination; and
(2) Is accompanied by a competent adult, eighteen (18) years of age or older, who is in a position on or in the vessel to take immediate control of the vessel being operated.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-9 - Hazardous acts

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) In addition to the rules of travel for operation of vessels upon the lakes, all vessels shall be operated in such a manner as will best safeguard the lives and property of others upon the lakes.
(b) Any person conducting himself/herself in such a manner as to endanger the health and safety of others upon the lakes or lands of GRDA, or violate any of the statutes of the State of Oklahoma, may be removed from the lakes or lands of GRDA and subject to the fee, penalty or fine as authorized by any applicable law.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-10 - W.R. Holway reservoir

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
With the exception of the GRDA Police, vessels powered by internal combustion engines are not permitted on W.R. Holway Reservoir. Swimming is prohibited in the W.R. Holway Reservoir.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-11 - Penalties

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) GRDA Police officers may verbally order any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or any other entity that is violating any provision found in Title 63 or Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes or in any GRDA rules to immediately exit the waters and/or lands of GRDA. Failure to obey the verbal order may result in the GRDA Police enforcing the provisions of 63 O.S.2001, §
									4221 which provides that such failure to comply will constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
(b) Additionally, any such person or entity, after notice and an opportunity to be heard as provided in Subchapter 21 herein, may be banned from the waters and/or lands of GRDA for a period of time up to, and including, ninety (90) days.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 7 - Vessels › Section 300:35-7-12 - Duck Creek, Woodard Hollow, and Courthouse Hollow boating rules

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Due to the unique nature of Duck Creek, Woodard Hollow, and Courthouse Hollow on the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, GRDA implements, from time to time, special boating rules for the area. Please contact the GRDA Police, located at the GRDA Ecosystems & Education Center in Langley, Oklahoma, or visit the website,
www.grda.com
for the current applicable Duck Creek, Woodard Hollow, and Courthouse Hollow Boating Rules.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 9 - Sanctioned Events › Section 300:35-9-1 - Sanctioned event definition

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
A sanctioned event is any organized event that occurs on the waters and lands of GRDA, including, but not limited to, regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments, fishing tournaments, "poker" runs, motorized rock-climbingor off-road events, fireworks displays, concerts and other exhibitions.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority › Chapter 35 - Lake Rules › Subchapter 9 - Sanctioned Events › Section 300:35-9-2 - Permit required

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No sanctioned event shall be held without a written permit issued by GRDA prior to the event.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10