Consistency with other statutory requirements and consultation
20 Consistency with other statutory requirements and consultation
When preparing a draft water management plan, the Secretary must have regard to the consistency of the plan with – any relevant State policy; and relevant environmental agreements and environmental improvement programmes; and relevant planning schemes; and Part 6 of the Public Health Act 1997 and guidelines issued under Part 8 of that Act; and such other plans, policies or guidelines as are prescribed by the regulations; and the objectives of this Act – and for that purpose must consult with – the Director, Environment Protection Authority; and the Director of Public Health; and any council within the municipal area of which a relevant water resource is situated; and such other persons as the Minister may direct.
The Secretary must also consult with – any Agency that has a direct interest in the draft water management plan; and any relevant water entity or relevant licensee – so far as may be practicable and may also consult generally with such other persons as he or she thinks fit.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Water Management (Dam Works Exemption) Order 2005 · Regulation · under section 137(2)
- Water Management (Dam Works Exemption) Order 2007 · Regulation · under section 137(2)
- Water Management (Dam Works Exemption) Order 2015 · Regulation · under section 140(1)
10 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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