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International River Improvements Regulations (C.R.C., c. 982).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Regulations respecting international river improvements.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Waterworks Inland waters Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

An international river improvement is excepted from the operation of the Act if: (a) the improvement has or will have in its operation an effect of less than 3 cm on the level or less than 0.3 m3/s on the flow of water at the Canadian boundary; or (b) the improvement is of a temporary nature, to be operated for a period not exceeding two years (reg. 3). An application for a licence under the Act shall be addressed to the Minister and shall contain the information specified in regulation 6. An application for a licence shall be accompanied by details of any agreement if it is intended to sell outside Canada, any part of the Canadian share of down-stream power resulting from a proposed international river improvement. Licences shall be granted for periods not exceeding 50 years (reg. 10). (13 regulations)

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

International River Improvements Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-20).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2017)

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Inland waters, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX