Dam Safety Act. País/Territorio Finlandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2009 (2014) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Instalaciones Peligros Recopilación de datos/informes Clasificación/declasificación Sistema de alerta temprana Inspección Área geográphica Ártico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 October 2009. Resumen This Act provides rules for the design, construction and operation of dams so as to reduce the hazard that may be caused by a dam. The provisions of this Act also apply to flood embankments and dams in watercourses. The Act also specifies other legislation that, in part, applies to dams and related structures. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shall be the principle authority for purposes of this Act. The Act, among other things provides for: the planning, design and construction, maintenance, operation and monitoring of a dam; classification of dams and related dam break hazard analysis and emergency action plan; emergency preparedness and action in the event of accidents; and inspections. Texto completo Sueco/Inglés Página web www.finlex.fi Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Government Decree on Dam Safety (No. 319/2010). Legislación | Finlandia | 2010 Palabra clave: Instalaciones, Peligros, Recopilación de datos/informes Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX