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Dam Safety Act.

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Hazards Data collection/reporting Classification/declassification Early warning system Inspection
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 October 2009.
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the design, construction and operation of dams so as to reduce the hazard that may be caused by a dam. The provisions of this Act also apply to flood embankments and dams in watercourses. The Act also specifies other legislation that, in part, applies to dams and related structures. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shall be the principle authority for purposes of this Act. The Act, among other things provides for: the planning, design and construction, maintenance, operation and monitoring of a dam; classification of dams and related dam break hazard analysis and emergency action plan; emergency preparedness and action in the event of accidents; and inspections.

Full text
English/Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Decree on Dam Safety (No. 319/2010).

Legislation | Finland | 2010

Keyword: Waterworks, Hazards, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX