Water Use Regulations, 2001 (L.I. 1692).

Sujet

Agriculture et développement rural, Eau

Mot clé

Exploitation agricole Développement agricole Prélèvement d'eau Droits d'utilisation de l'eau Autorisation/permis Collecte de données/déclarations Enregistrement Inspection Institution Redevances pour les eaux Utilisation durable Infractions/sanctions Pollution des eaux douces Lutte contre la pollution Normes de qualité de l'eau

Aire géographique

Afrique, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest

Résumé

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.

Texte intégral

Anglais

Site web

www.rspo-in-ghana.org

Références - Législation

Implemente

Water Resources Commission Act, 1996.

Législation | Ghana | 1996

Mot clé: Exploitation agricole, Développement agricole, Législation de base, Eaux superficielles, Institution, Autorisation/permis, Bassin/captage/bassin versant, Politique/planification, Gestion des resources en eau douce, Pollution des eaux douces, Lutte contre la pollution, Normes de qualité de l'eau, Droits d'utilisation de l'eau, Eaux continentales

Source: FAO, FAOLEX