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Royal Decree No.40/2023 issuing the Law regulating the Water and Sanitation Sector.

País/Territorio
Omán
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2023
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Agua
Palabra clave
Autorización/permiso Cuenca/área de captación/cuenca colectora Negocios/industria/corporaciones Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido Monitoreo Control de la contaminación Cuestiones de procedimiento Protección del medio ambiente Reciclado/reutilización Aguas superficiales Uso sostenible Cánon de aguas Manejo de recursos hídricos Abastecimiento de agua Contaminación de las aguas dulces Aguas continentales
Área geográphica
Asia, Océano Índico, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

This Law comprising 55 Articles aims to regulate the production, supply, and treatment of water and wastewater in the Sultanate of Oman. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources is tasked with implementing government policies for water and sanitation development, establishing governance principles, selecting and financing research projects, promoting private sector investment, providing reports and statistics, offering opinions on water and sanitation matters, advising the Council of Ministers on regional and international linkages, and collaborating with relevant authorities and companies in accordance with the Law. The Public Services Regulatory Authority has the following main powers (i) can issue regulations, decisions, and directives to implement the law and regulate various aspects of the water and sanitation sector, such as networks, equipment, quality, fees, licenses, permits, etc.; (ii) can amend the license conditions for public interest, after notifying and hearing the license; (iii) some activities, such as self-supply or others determined by the authority, require a permit from the Authority, which can be modified by the Authority. The licensee cannot transfer the license without the authority’s approval. The licensees must comply with the general and specific conditions of their licenses, such as keeping accounts, following rules, paying fees, protecting consumers, providing information, etc. Article 7 specifies that a license is required for activities such as water production, transport, supply, wastewater management, treatment, and more, as determined by the Authority (regulated activities).

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