Public Health (Underground Water 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 Transport/storage Freshwater pollution Authorization/permit Pollution control Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations provide rules for the construction, positioning and first maintenance of underground water tanks. Except with the prior written approval of the Minister, a person must not use an underground water tank except in accordance with this Regulation. An underground water tank shall not be used until it has been inspected and approved by the Local Medical Authority. 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