Section 1501:46-2-03 - Heavy equipment fees(A) Upon a finding that it will be for the best interests of the division, the chief may make available for dredging programs on state waters, or along the Muskingum river certain heavy equipment owned by the state of Ohio and utilized by the division in maintenance of the rivers, lakes, and lake channels, and qualified operators of such equipment who are employed by or are agents of the division. The fees charged for this service are as follows: Equipment | Fee |
Suction dredge | $5.00 per cubic yard (1,000 yards minimum) |
3/4 yd. bucket dredge and smaller | $100.00 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
All bucket dredges larger than 3/4 yd | $125.00 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
Barge 19 ft x 48 ft and smaller | $50.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) |
All barges larger than 19 ft x 48 ft up to 26 x 48 ft. | $75.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) |
Barges larger than 26 ft x 48 ft. | $100.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) |
(B) These fees do not include cost of fuel and operator. Costs incurred in fuel and operator are to be paid by the lessee. No person is permitted to operate equipment listed in this rule unless that person is a qualified operator and an employee or agent of the division.(C) These fees do not include the costs of moving equipment. Costs incurred for transporting equipment to and from the dredging site are to be paid by the lessee.Ohio Admin. Code 1501:46-2-03
Effective: 6/30/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/10/2024 and 06/30/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1546.04
Rule Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.03, 1546.04, 1547.72
Prior Effective Dates: 06/14/1975, 07/01/1983, 01/01/1988, 03/01/1993, 12/15/2014, 05/08/2020