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Following Executive Order 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation, the rules in IDAPA 20.03.04 - Rules for the Regulation of Beds, Waters, and Airspace Over Navigable Lakes in the State of Idaho, are scheduled for a comprehensive review in 2025, with the goal of simplifying the rules for increased clarity and ease of use. Idaho Department of Lands seeks to modify language for consistency within the rule, with statutes, and with other state rules.
This rule protects the state’s navigable lakes by setting standards for encroachments. By regulating encroachments, this rule protects property, navigation, fish and wildlife habitat, aquatic life, recreation, aesthetic beauty, and water quality.
Encroachments include docks, marinas, piers, buoys, pilings, breakwaters, boat ramps, and other facilities used to support watercraft, as well as landfills, bridges, utility lines, float homes, boat garages, and other structures constructed on, in, or above the beds or waters of a navigable lake.
Idaho Department of Lands plans to finish negotiations by the summer of 2025. Public meetings will be held regarding the rules. Those wishing to participate in a meeting may do so in person or by Teams.
2025 Meeting Dates:
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