Republic Act No. 2056. Pays/Territoire Philippines Type du document Législation Date 1958 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to prohibit, remove and/or demolish the construction of dams, dikes or any other works in public navigable waters or waterways and in communal fishing grounds, to regulate works in such waters or waterways and in communal fishing grounds, and to provide penalties for its violation, and for other purposes. Sujet Pêche, Eau Mot clé Zone de pêche Navigation Gestion et conservation des pêches Ouvrages Autorisation/permis Bassin/captage/bassin versant Eaux continentales Prélèvement d'eau Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, East Asian Seas, Pacifique Nord, Asie du Sud-Est Résumé The construction or building of dams, dikes or any other works which encroaches into any public navigable river, stream, coastal, waters and any other navigable public waters or waterways as well as the construction or building of dams, dikes or any other works in areas declared as communal fishing grounds, shall be ordered removed as public nuisances or as prohibited construction. However, the Secretary of Public Works and Communications may authorize the construction of any such works when public interests or safety requires so, or when it is absolutely necessary for the protection of private property. Fishpond constructions or works on communal fishing grounds introduced in good faith before the areas were proclaimed as fishing grounds shall be exempted from the provisions of this Act, provided such constructions or works do not obstruct or impede the free passage of any navigable river, stream, or would not cause inundation of agricultural areas. Texte intégral Anglais