International Joint Commission, Dams, Milltown, Vanceboro, Forest City, Woodland, Emergency Preparedness, Inspections, Government, Maine, New Brunswick, St. Croix River, Emergency Action Plans 

"Introduction
Purpose and Scope

This report examines existing procedures and institutions responsible for dam safety and outlines proposals and recommendations for further action by governments. The International Joint Commission's (Commission) inquiry covered a range of factors that contribute to the safe operation of dams and dykes that are subject to its Orders (Regulated Facilities). These factors include requirements for comprehensive inspection programs, proper maintenance and repairs, adequate emergency action plans with inundation maps, evacuation plans and public awareness programs, and the geography and other features of a watershed that could affect safety." 

This document is a information booklet produced by the International Joint Commission concerned with Dam safety in 1998.

There is also a separate single page of correspondence from James G. Chandler (Acting Secretary, United States Section) to Lee Sochasky (Executive Director, St. Croix International Waterway Commission), includes a hand written note in blue ink from J. G. Chandler to L. Sochasky.

Hand written note: "Thanks again for all your help with the fallout from the report's release!"

Topics Include:
- The Commission's Past Actions
- The Commission's Investigation (Initial Requests for Information, Public Hearing, Site Visits)
- Findings (Maintenance Concerns, Government Oversight, Dam Safety Association, Site Inspections, Emergency Action Plans)
- Conclusions
- Recommendation