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UTILITIES (TECHNICAL REGULATION) ACT 2014 (NO. 60 OF 2014) - SECT 72

Technical codes for listed dams—consultation

    (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.



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