Okla. Admin. Code § 300:40-3-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 300:40-3-3 - River Hazards and Closures

In emergency circumstances, GRDA may close the Scenic Rivers, or sections of the Scenic Rivers, to private and commercial use. In order to help ensure the safety of the Floating Public, Commercial Float Operators must remain cognizant of changing river levels and conditions in their commercial float areas. River levels are determined by the USGS gage at Chewey Bridge when operating upstream of River Mile 40 and the USGS gage at Tahlequah when operating below River Mile 40.

(1) Commercial Operations are prohibited when river levels are determined to be at flood stage or the river is still rising and approaching flood stage as determined by the USGS gages. Commercial Operators shall follow the vessel limitations at the heights listed in Appendix A.

(2) When river levels are higher than 6' foot at the USGS Chewey Bridge gage or 6'6" at the USGS Tahlequah gage, Commercial Float Operators will practice due diligence in informing clients regarding the inherent dangers of floating at high river levels.

(3) Commercial Float Operators will use discretion in providing service to people who appear to be incapacitated to the point of being harmful to themselves or others.

Okla. Admin. Code § 300:40-3-3

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023