Dam Safety Regulations, 2016, L.I. 2236
Regulation 3 and 4
3.The Unit shall
(a) review and approve,
(i) procedures and guidelines, and
(ii) the Operation and Maintenance Manual prepared by each owner or operator of a dam and submitted to the Commission;
(b) inspect dams and classify dams to which these Regulations apply;
(c) investigate any report on dam safety;
(d) co-ordinate consultations on the formulation of dam safety policy within the Commission;
(e) co-ordinate inter-agency consultations on dam safety policy; C) develop technical materials on dam safety;
(g) create public awareness on dam safety and related matters; and
(h) perform other functions determined by the Commission. Head of the Unit
4. (1) The President shall, in accordance with section 10 of the Act, appoint a Dam Safety Officer for the Unit.
(2) A person may be appointed as a Dam Safety Officer if that person qualifies to be appointed to the post of a Principal Officer of the Commission or a higher rank.
(3) The Dam Safety Officer shall hold office in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment.
(4) The Dam Safety Officer shall be removed from office for incapacity, malfeasance or incompetence.
Procedure to Follow
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Responsible Institution
Ministries Enclave Accra, Ghana Opposite Pension House, SSNIT
- Email: info@energymin.gov.gh
- Website: www.energymin.gov.gh
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- Telephone: +233 302683961 – 3
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