Water Use Regulations, 2001 (L.I. 1692). Country/Territory Ghana Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Farming Agricultural development Water abstraction Water rights Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Registration Inspection Institution Water charges Sustainable use Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water quality standards Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Water Resources Commission by section 35 of the Water Resources Commission Act, 1996, concern appeal for and grant of authorization by the Commission to use water. Subject to the Act, a person may obtain a permit from the Commission for: (a) domestic water use (b) commercial water use, (c) municipal water use, (d) industrial water use, (e) agricultural water use, (f) power generation water use, (g) water transportation water use, (h) fisheries (aquaculture) water use (i) environmental water use (j) recreational water use, and (k) under water (wood) harvesting. The Commission shall in considering an application, conduct an investigation to ascertain whether the proposed use of the water (a) is in accordance with the established water use policies and plans, and (b) will not cause irreparable damage to water resources, public health and the environment. In conducting the investigations the Commission shall consider the technical and social aspects of the application and ensure public participation, especially by the people in the area likely to be affected by the proposed use. In considering an application, the Commission shall be guided by (a) the prevailing water policy, (b) domestic water use, and (c) any other water use which fulfils the goals of national socio-economic development. A public hearing shall be held and objections may be made by a person claiming water right or other interest in a water resource which is the subject of a new application. Full text English Website www.rspo-in-ghana.org References - Legislation Implements Water Resources Commission Act, 1996. Legislation | Ghana | 1996 Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Basic legislation, Surface water, Institution, Authorization/permit, Basin/catchment/watershed, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Water rights, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX