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Regulations governing qualifications for persons undertaking the planning, construction and operation of watercourse structures (No. 1318 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Hydropower generation Industrial water use Hazards
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Regulations enter into force immediately.
Abstract

These Regulations shall help to ensure that persons who undertake the planning, construction, operation and surveys of classified watercourse structures have satisfactory qualifications and are appropriately organized. Qualification requirements are specified for: a) personnel employed by the entity responsible for a watercourse structure; b) those who plan, design and reassess watercourse structures; and c) those who build or renew watercourse structures or who supervise construction or renewal. The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate will carry out supervision in order to make sure that the requirements for qualifications and organization are met. The Regulations also defines some duties of professionally responsible persons.

Full text
English
Website
www.nve.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 82 of 2000 on river systems and groundwater (Water Resources Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Inland waters, Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 1600 on Dam Safety Regulation.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX