(1) The technical regulator must prepare a draft technical code for listed dams.
(2) The draft technical code for listed dams must include the following requirements in relation to:
(a) guidelines for listed dams;
(b) safety management systems applying to listed dams;
(c) the design, construction, commissioning and de-commissioning of listed dams;
(d) the operation and maintenance of listed dams;
(e) the surveillance of listed dams;
(f) safety reviews of listed dams;
(g) safety improvements of listed dams;
(h) dams safety emergency plans for listed dams;
(i) safety training for people whose work involves listed dams;
(j) providing information and reports to the technical regulator about listed dams;
(k) maintaining records about listed dams.
(3) The technical regulator must give a copy of the draft technical code for listed dams to—
(a) the ICRC; and
(b) each owner of a listed dam that is likely to be regulated under the draft code.
(4) A person who is given a copy of the draft technical code under subsection (2) may make a submission to the technical regulator about the draft code within a stated period of not less than 20 days.
(5) The technical regulator—
(a) must consider a submission made under this section; and
(b) may make a recommendation to the Minister about approval of the draft technical code for listed dams.