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Water Regulations 1992.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Well sinking/boreholes Authorization/permit Groundwater Surface water Inspection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The main body of the Regulations is divided into 2 parts making provision for permits and licences other than drilling licences and drilling licences and qualifications, respectively. The first part regulates the granting of water investigation permits, permits to construct or alter works, bore construction permits, licences to take or use surface water, licences to take groundwater, and waste discharge licences. The second part deals with drilling operations. A holder of a drilling licence shall keep records and drilling samples. The Drillers' Qualifications Advisory Committee shall assist the Controller in relation to the granting, renewal or variation of Drilling Licences, in relation to the operation of Division 2 of Part 6 of the Act; and on matters referred to it by the Controller.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Pollution control, Inspection, Allocation/quota, Policy/planning, Institution, Inland waters, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Zoning, Freshwater pollution, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction) Act 2021 (Act. No. 19 of 2021).

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Offences/penalties, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Beverages, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Lease, Public land, Pastoralism, Land-use planning, Right of use, Transfer, Waste management, Property rights, Water rights, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Indigenous peoples, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX