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Regulations governing the safety and supervision of watercourse structures (No. 1271 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Waterworks Hazards Policy/planning Classification/declassification
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 provides rules with respect to planning, construction and operation of watercourse structures so as to ensure that watercourse structures are adequately safe for people, the environment and property. “Watercourse structures” includes dams, waterways, diversion works, sluice systems and tunnels, shafts, pipes, channels and other systems that conduct water in connection with watercourse structures.

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Repealed by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