About the water management act the wma authorizes the department of environmental protection dep to regulate the volume of water withdrawn from the commonwealths surface and groundwater resources. Water management act 2000 sect 6 state water management outcomes plan 6 state water management outcomes plan 1 the governor may, by order published in the gazette, establish a state water management outcomes plan for the development, conservation, management and control of the states water resources in furtherance of the objects of this act. The provisions of this part replicate such of the provisions of part 3 of the water act 1912 as are still relevant to private water trusts. The operating licence for waternsw also confers on waternsw certain functions of the minister administering the water management act 2000 and the water act 1912. The em act is legislation with the goal of ensuring the protection, conservation, enhancement and wise use of the environment of trinidad and tobago. And whereas, it is intended by this act to alter the constitution. Department of natural resources, mines and energy minister. Water management act 2000 sect 52 domestic and stock.
Much of the analysis is benchmarked against the south australian irrigation act 2009. Division 1water management principles 5 water management principles division 2state water management outcomes plan and water source classification 6 state water management outcomes plan. Water management act 2000 sect 5 water management principles 5 water management principles 1 the principles set out in this section are the water management principles of this act. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Conference report filed in house 1031 2000 water resources development act of 2000 title i.
It was later repealed and reenacted as the environmental management act em act, chapter 35. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Water management act 2000 and water act 1912 waternsw. Water management bill 2000 explanatory note this explanatory note relates to this bill as introduced into parliament. Water resources management act, 2011 national assembly of. Water management act 2000 sect 307 granting of certificates of compliance 307 granting of certificates of compliance 1 a water supply authority must grant a certificate of compliance for development a within 60 days after an application for the granting of such a certificate is made, or. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by. A water supply work nominated in relation to an original access licence is taken to be nominated in relation to the new access licence unless a the nomination of the water supply work is withdrawn in accordance with this act, or b a different water supply work is nominated in accordance with. Short title this act may be cited as the wastewater management authority act 2000.
Download this act regulations regulations regulations regarding municipal planning and performance management. Establishment and purposes ofa water users association. Rsa 2000 chapter w3 water act 5 94 mediation 95 removal of works and obstructions 96 flood risk areas division 2 water management orders 97 order issues 98 order by inspector 99 terms of order 100 responsibility to carry out orders 101 amendment and cancellation of orders 102 court order for compliance 103 director may carry out order. Current version for 1 november 2019 to date accessed 17 april 2020 at 14. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents page contents page 4 division 10 regional environmental plans 46 regional environmental plans to be made 25 division 11 miscellaneous 47 validity of management plans 26 48 effect of management plans on exercise of ministers functions 26 49 consideration of management plans by public authorities 26. Water act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Mar 01, 2017 contents water act 2000 page 6 128 additional information may be required for application for dealings 119 129 when chief executive must refuse application. Download this act amendments to this act the national water amendment act no.
The majority of water access licences are issued under the water management act 2000 but some are still issued under the water act 1912. Water management areas and catchment management agencies. Water management act 2000 sect 52 domestic and stock rights 52 domestic and stock rights 1 subject to subsection 2, an owner or occupier of a landholding is entitled, without the need for an access licence, water supply work approval or water use approval. Water management act 2000 sect 6 state water management. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions act no 2. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions.
Getting to know the water management act 2000 waternsw. In this schedule extinguished holdings means the holdings in an access licence extinguished by the minister under section 74. Alternatively you can download a hardcopy water order form and email or fax. Technical manual for plans developed under the water management act 2000 the technical manual has been applied across the barwondarling valley floodplain. Flood and water management act 2010 is up to date with all changes known.
Water management bill 2000 explanatory note explanatory note page 5 part 3 approvals division 1 contains provisions describing the various kinds of approval that may be granted water use approvals, water management work approvals and activity approvals and empowers the minister to grant temporary exemptions from the requirements for an approval. Part iii water resources management the water resources management. Ppt water management powerpoint presentation free to view. Water management act 2000 sect 324 temporary water. Edo nsw is a community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Water management act 2000 sect 52 domestic and stock rights. The purpose is to prevent water from interfering with the work, and to prevent the discharge of contaminants such as suspended sediment and concrete.
Responsible minister minister for water, property and housing. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 notes note to division 3 an access licence may be amended under section 71s, on application of the licence holder, so as to change the extraction component of the licence. Getting to know the water management act 2000 objectives the objects of this act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of nsw for the benefit of both present and future generations and, in particular. National water act, 1998 centre for environmental rights. This legislation tackles many of the same historical configuration issues and current reform challenges that are faced by nsw and accordingly is of relevance to the nsw reforms. Since the water management act 2000 came into force, the water act 1912 is being progressively phased out and will be completely repealed once the whole of. Water resources projects authorizes the secretary of the army secretary to carry out. An act to provide for the establishment of the wastewater management authority and a legal framework for the wastewater sector enacted by the parliament of mauritius, as follows part i preliminary 1. Water management principles division 2 state water management. The ecological solid waste management act of 2000 institutes measures to promote a more acceptable system which corresponds to the vision of sustainable development. Water management act 2000 sect 5 water management principles. The objects of this act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of nsw for the benefit of both present and future generations and, in particular. Background document to the floodplain management plan for the barwondarling valley floodplain 2017 7 dpiw, june 2017 purpose the purpose of this document is to inform local landholders and the wider community about how the. Most of the provisions of wrda 2000 are administered by the united states army corps of engineers.
Water management general regulation 2018 under the water management act 2000 published lw 24 august 2018 2018 no 480 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the water management act 2000. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents page version for 25. Water management act 2000 sect 324 temporary water restrictions 324 temporary water restrictions 1 if satisfied that it is necessary to do so in the public interest such as but not limited to to cope with a water shortage, threat to public health or safety or to manage water for environmental purposes, the minister may, by order in writing, direct that, for a specified. In march 1995, the environmental management act no. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Pursuant to section 70 of the water management act 2000 the act, i, brian graham, having delegated authority, do, by this order, and having considered the relevant provisions of the management plan in force in relation to the nsw murrumbidgee regulated river water source, authorise the taking of water pursuant. Natural resources commission against clear criteria including. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development agency.
Water resources management act, 2011 national assembly. Water management 1 water management 2 water management affects 3 dewatering dewatering is the removal of water from the work area. Interbasin transfer act for a transfer of water between basins watersheds. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. An act to establish the water resources management authority and define its functions and powers. An act of parliament to provide for the establishment of an appropriate legal and institutional framework for the management of the. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of. Determination of the nine water management areas in south africa 16 september 2016. Repeal of water act 1912 since the water management act 2000 came into force, the. The water management act 2000 provides a framework for controlling the extraction of water, the use of water, the construction of works such as dams and weirs, and the carrying out of activities on or near water sources in nsw. Water management act 2000 schedule 4 schedule 4 land exempt from water supply authority service charges section 312 1 land that is vested in the crown, or in a public body, or in trustees, and is used for a public cemetery. Page 2 water management act 2000 no 92 nsw contents page historical version valid from 17. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary 1.
Niall blair, mlc minister for regional water explanatory note. Water management act 2000 sect 307 granting of certificates. Water management act 2000 water management general regulation 2011 lw 1 september 2011. Water management principles 5 water management principles 1 the principles set out in this section are the water management principles of this act. Water management act, 2000 gunnedah shire council skip to content. View or download the form application for certificate of compliance water management act, 2000 below. Water and sewerage act 2000 act legislation register. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents chapter 1preliminary 1 name of act. Water management act 2000 sect 307 granting of certificates of compliance 307 granting of certificates of compliance 1 a water supply authority must grant a certificate of compliance for development a within 60 days after an application for. We have extensive experience advising on all aspects of the water management act 2000 wm act, water act 2007 water act and basin plan.
Minister for natural resources, mines and energy agency. Contents water act 2000 page 4 50 amending or replacing a water plan. Contents water act 2000 page 6 128 additional information may be required for application for dealings 119 129 when chief executive must refuse application. The share component of an access licence may be changed, on application of the licence holder, under section 71r. Water management act 2000 schedule 1b schedule 1b provisions relating to exit from coheld access licence section 74 7 1 definitions. Regulations made under the water act, 1956 that are still applicable despite the repeal of that act regulations for the erection, enlargement, operation and registration of water care works 27 december 1985 regulations in terms of section 9c 6 of the water act, 1956, relating to dams with a safety risk 25 july 1986.
The water management act 2000 provides a framework for controlling the extraction of water, the use of water, the construction of works such as dams and. Water management act 2000 water management general. Page 2 water management act 2000 no 92 nsw contents page historical version for 1. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92. This act may be cited as the water resources management act, 2011, and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by statutory instrument, appoint. The objects of the water management act 2000 are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of the state for the benefit of.
The water management act wma consists of a few key components, including a registration program and a permit program. The water resources development act of 2000 wrda 2000, pub. Water management act 2000 and 57 clauses of the water management regulation 2004. Water management principles division 2 state water management outcomes plan and. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act. Aims to merge environmental protection with economic pursuits, recognizing the reorientation of the communitys view on solid waste. Contents water act 2000 page 3 29 limiting water taken under water licence, water permit or water allocation. The act authorizes massdep to regulate the quantity of water withdrawn from both surface and groundwater supplies. Wma 2000 water management act 2000 wsp water sharing plan. Meaning of overland flow water chapter 2 water management planning part 1 general division 1 water management principles 5.
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