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PART II - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL 3-01 Regulations. Regulations for operation and maintenance of local flood protection works are published in Section 208.10, Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The pertinent requirements contained in these regula- tions for the operation and maintenance of the structures are presented in subsequent paragraphs of this chapter and Chapter 4. Compliance with these requirements is one of the conditions required of local cooperation. The structures shall be continuously maintained in such a manner and operated at such times and for such periods as may be necessary to obtain the maximum benefits. 3-02 Organization. The town of Granada, Colorado, shall appoint a permanent committee consisting of or headed by an official, hereinafter referred to as the "superintendent", who shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of, and directly in charge of, an organization responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the project structures during flood periods and for continuous inspection and maintenance of these struc- tures during periods of low water, all without cost'to the United States. 3-03 Materials. A reserve supply of materials needed during flood emer- gencies (burlap bags, sand, etc) shall be kept on hand at all times. 3-04 Encroachments. No encroachment or trespass which will adversely affect the efficient operation and maintenance of the structures shall be permitted upon the project right-of-way. 3-05 Improvements and Alterations. No improvement shall be passed over, under or through the structures nor shall any excavation or construction be permitted within the limits of the project rights-of-way, nor shall any change or modification be made in any feature of the project structures without prior determination by the District Engineer, Albuquerque District, Corps of Engineers, or his authorized representative, that such improvement, excavation, construction or alteration will not adversely affect the func- tions of the project structures, Such improvements or alterations, as may be found to be desired and permissible under the above determination, shall be constructed in accordance with standard engineering practice. Advice regarding the effect of proposed improvements or alterations on the func- tioning of the project and information containing methods of construction acceptable under standard engineering practice shall be obtained from the District Engineer or, if otherwise obtained, shall be submitted for his approval. Drawings or prints showing such improvements or alterations as finally constructed shall be furnished to the District Engineer after com- pletion of the work. See Pamphlet No. 1150-2-1, dated 26 May 1978, in Appendix B. -6-