Water Resources Act (S.N.L. 2002, c. W-4.01). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Newfoundland and Labrador Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the control and management of water resources in the Province. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Integrated management Water rights Allocation/quota Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Flood Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Pollution control Protected area Enforcement/compliance Freshwater pollution Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act provides for the control and management of water resources in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Act consists of 103 sections and is divided into ten Parts and it contains provisions on water rights (Part I), licences and royalties, water protection and flood protection (Part II), well drilling (Part III), and on inspection and enforcement of the provisions of the Act. Full text English Website www.gov.nf.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Well Drilling Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 63/03). Legislation | Canada | 2003 Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Groundwater, Waste disposal, Water conservation zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environmental Control Water and Sewage Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 65/03). Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2009) Keyword: Pollution control, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Sewerage, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Power Rental Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 64/03). Legislation | Canada | 2003 Keyword: Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX