(a) Within sixty (60) days after the completion of the encroachment, the permittee shall submit as-built plans to the Department. As-built plans must be stamped, signed, and dated by a California registered professional engineer. The Department's inspectors shall verify the accuracy of the as-built plans and that all as-built plan sheets have been submitted and are accurate. If the Permittee does not submit the as-built plans, the Department may hold the refund, if any, as described in section 610.6(c).

(b) Permittee shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all features of their project. Permittee may enter the Department's right-of-way for routine operations and maintenance purposes without advance notification to the Department. In cases of emergency, permittee may enter the right-of-way without advance notice but shall notify the Department's field division with jurisdiction for the encroachment within 24 hours of entry for all activities beyond the scope of routine maintenance. Activities requiring alteration of Permittee's facilities or construction within the right-of-way shall not proceed without written approval from the Department.

(c) For purposes of this section, “routine operations and maintenance” means inspection, equipment testing and maintenance, water quality monitoring, weed and pest abatement, landscaping and other similar activities that are consistent with existing agreements or contracts with the Department.