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I. ALLOCATING WATER FOR USE: WATER RIGHTS AND PERMITS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR THE USE OF WATERStep One - Filing of an application
Pre-requisites to the filing of an application
Authorities competent to receive applications
Format of applications
Supporting documents
Payment of filing fees
Other procedural requirementsStep Two - Recording of applications
Step Three - Review of applications
Step Four - Deciding on applications
Step Five - Formatting of permits
Step Six - Recording of decisions and permits
Step Seven - Appealing from adverse decisions3. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF PERMIT HOLDERS
Status of existing works if permit or activities under a permit cease
Taking of records of water intakes
Restraining the intake of water
Construction, operation and maintenance of works instrumental to a permit
Return of excess and "return" flow
Other matters4. MANAGEMENT OF PERMITS
5. TRADING OF PERMITS
6. SUCCESSION TO PERMITS
7. CHARGING FOR THE USE OF WATER UNDER A PERMIT
8. DEALING WITH "EXISTING" USES OF WATER
9. MECHANISMS COMPLEMENTARY TO THE GRANT OF PERMITS
10. DISPUTES BETWEEN THE HOLDERS OF WATER UTILIZATION PERMITS
11. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
II. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION
1.1 Scope of the Chapter
1.2 Legislative Approaches to Water Pollution Prevention and Control by the Government, and the Role of Subsidiary Legislation2. CONTROLLING WATER POLLUTION THROUGH PROHIBITIONS
3. CONTROLLING POLLUTION THROUGH WASTE DISCHARGE OR OTHER PERMITS OF COMPARABLE SCOPE3.1 The Granting of Waste Discharge Permits
Step One - Fulfilling requirements precedent to the filing of applications
Step Two - Filing of applicationsCircumstances under which a permit is required
Format of applications
Supporting documents and evidence
Payment of filing feesStep Three - Review of applications
Step Four - Deciding on applications
Step Five - Formatting of waste discharge permits
Step Six - Appealing from adverse decisions
Step Seven - Recording of decisions and permits3.2 General Obligations of Permit Holders
Standards of effluent quality
Changes in the quantity and/or quality of the waste discharged
Dilution of the effluent discharged
Spills or accidental discharges
Monitoring and recording of measurements
Construction of works instrumental to the discharge3.3 Management of Waste Discharge Permits
3.4 Charges for Discharging Waste under a Permit
3.5 Dealing with "Existing" Discharges or Processes4. CONTROLLING POLLUTION THROUGH PERMITS FOR THE ABSTRACTION AND USE OF WATER
5. CONTROLLING WATER POLLUTION FROM "NON-POINT" SOURCES, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH ZONING
6. PREVENTING WATER POLLUTION THROUGH PRECAUTIONARY PRESCRIPTIONS
7. OTHER COMPLEMENTARY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MECHANISMS7.1 Water Quality Management Planning
7.2 Inventory of Pollution
7.3 Standards of Water Quality ("Ambient" Water Quality Standards)
7.4 Standards of Effluent Quality ("Effluent" Quality Standards)
7.5 Sampling and Testing of Waters and Effluents
III. GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION
1.1 Scope of the Chapter
1.2 Legislative Approaches to Groundwater Management2. PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF BOREHOLE DIGGING OR WELL DRILLING OPERATIONS
3. PERMITS TO DIG OR DRILL BOREHOLES AND TO CONSTRUCT WELLSStep One - Filing of an application
Activities for which an application needs to be filed
Pre-requisites to the filing of applications
Format of applications
Supporting documents
Payment of filing fees
Other procedural requirementsStep Two - Review of applications
Step Three - Deciding on applications
Step Four - Recording of decisions and permits
Step Five - Appealing from adverse decisions3.2 Format of Permits
3.3 General Obligations of Permit Holders
3.4 Management of Permits4. DEALING WITH "EXISTING" WELLS
5. LICENSING OF WELL DRILLERS5.1 Granting of Licences or Registering as a Well Driller
Step One - Applying to be registered as a driller or for a driller's licence
Step Two - Review of applications
Step Three - Formatting of licences
Step Four - Recording of licences6. ZONING OF GROUNDWATER AREAS
7. ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE OF GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES
8. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
IV. WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND FLOOD CONTROL
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GOVERNMENTAL CONTROL OF WATER DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND STRUCTURES
3. FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEASURES
V. IRRIGATION WATER DEVELOPMENT
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GOVERNMENT-FUNDED IRRIGATION WATER DEVELOPMENT2.1 Occupation of Irrigated Land
2.2 Distribution and Use of Project Water
2.3 Protection and Maintenance of Irrigation Infrastructure
2.4 Charging for Project Water
2.5 Law Enforcement
1. INTRODUCTION
2. LAND DRAINAGE
3. DRAINAGE AND RECLAMATION OF SWAMPS AND MARSHLANDS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. RATES OF WATER CHARGES
3. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF CHARGES
4. WAIVERS
APPENDIX I - Forms under Chapter I. ALLOCATING WATER FOR USE: WATER RIGHTS AND PERMITS
2. THE GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR THE USE OF WATER
4. MANAGEMENT OF PERMITS
5. TRADING OF PERMITS
6. SUCCESSION TO PERMITS
8. DEALING WITH "EXISTING" USES OF WATER
9. MECHANISMS COMPLEMENTARY TO THE GRANT OF PERMITSAPPENDIX II - Forms under Chapter II. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION
APPENDIX III - Forms under Chapter III. GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION
APPENDIX IV - Forms under Chapter IV. WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND FLOOD CONTROL
APPENDIX V - Forms under Chapter V. IRRIGATION WATER DEVELOPMENT
APPENDIX VI - Forms under Chapter VI. DRAINAGE OF LANDS
APPENDIX VII - Schedules under Chapter VII. CHARGING FOR WATER
APPENDIX VIII - List of legislative texts
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