Public Health (Septic Tanks) Regulation 1973. Country/Territory Papua New Guinea Document type Regulation Date 1973 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006. Subject Water Keyword Water rights Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Water supply Drainage/land reclamation Pollution control Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Regulation is made under the Public Health Act 1973 to define rules for the installation, testing and examination and use of septic tanks for wastewater. The Head of State may relax rules set out in these Regulations pursuant to regulation 2. Before commencing the installation of a septic tank, closet or aqua-privy on any property, the owner or occupier of the property must make written application to the Local Medical Authority for permission to make the installation. Unauthorized installation shall constitute an offence (reg. 4). The Local Medical Authority may notify the owner or occupier of any property on which a septic tank is situated to de-sludge or otherwise cleanse it (reg. 8). Regulation 16 and following specify rules for construction of septic tanks. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Public Health Act 1973. Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1973 (1998) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Water supply, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX