2. THE GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR THE USE OF WATER

Step One - Filing of an application

Format of applications

I - TANZANIA - Water Utilization (General) Regulations, 1975

Form A
Application for Water Right
(To be completed in quintuplicate)

1. Name of applicant..................................................................................................
2. Postal Address.......................................................................................................
3. Particulars of land in respect of which application is made:

(a)............................................ District.................................................... Region
(b)................................................................ Location or Village
(c)................................................................ Name
(d) Land Office No.:................................... Ian
(e) Hectarage..............................
(f)* Freehold, leasehold, right of Occupancy for................ years, (other interest):
(g) Title of applicant:..............................................................................................
(h) Name and address of owner of reversion, if any, other than the President (if
none, state none):...................................................................................................
(i) Details of other sources of water used on the land:................................................

4. Particulars of Water Right for which application is made:

(1) ** Body of water.
(2) Whether application made to *divert/dam/store/abstract.
(3) Purpose.

(4) Point of Intake.
(5) Point of Return.

5. (a) Particulars of possible pollution.

(b) Measures to be taken to avoid pollution.

6. Particulars of works.

(a) Constructed.
(b) to be constructed.

7. (a) Is application made for the grant to be made appurtenant to the land specified in paragraph 3?

(b) If the applicant is not the owner of the land, has the owner been informed that application is made for such declaration?

8. The name and address of other users who may be affected by the grant of the water right for which application is made.

Date ____________________ Signature of Applicant _____________________

If the applicant does not own the whole interest in the land, attach to this application the consent of the owner to the application that the grant be made appurtenant to the land.

Use space below for a SKETCH MAP which must contain the following particulars:

(a) The plan of the property and the adjoining properties.

(b) The body of water referred to.

(c) The point on the body of water where it is desired to abstract water or construct works and the line of furrow; and

(d) the true North.

If possible use a tracing from the plan attached to your title deeds.

NOTE: The applicant is requested to give the kilometers and simple description of the road to the property from the turn-off on a main road, or any well-known landmark, to facilitate inspection.

II - UNITED KINGDOM - Water Resources (Licences) Regulations, 1965

Model Form 1
Application for a Licence (Other than a Licence of Right) to Abstract Water from an Inland Water

APPLICANT

1. Name of applicant (in BLOCK LETTERS)....................................................................
2. Address of applicant to which communications about this application are to be
sent..............................................................................................................................
3. Name and address of professional adviser or agent (if any) to whom
communications about this application are to be sent........................................................
INLAND WATER TO WHICH THIS APPLICATION RELATES
4. Give the name of, or sufficient description to identify, the inland water (see note
(a)) from which you propose the licence should authorise the abstraction (see note
(b)) of water..................................................................................................................
POINTS OF ABSTRACTION TO WHICH THIS APPLICATION RELATES AND
CLAIM TO BE ENTITLED TO MAKE THE APPLICATION (see note (c))

5. In Table I below:

(a) in column (1), enter the reference number, as shown on the map (see note (d)) accompanying this application, of each of the points at which you propose the licence should authorise abstraction from the inland water referred to in paragraph 4 above;

(b) to show how you claim to be entitled (see note (e)) to make this application for a licence to abstract water at each point referred to in column (1):

(i) in column (2), opposite the reference number at that point, enter:

"occupier" - if you are the occupier of land contiguous (see note (f)) to the inland water at that point; or

"potential occupier" - if you have entered into negotiations to acquire an interest which will entitle you to occupy such land; or

"potential right of access" - if you expect to have a right of access to such land; and

(ii) in column (3), specify the land (by reference to the map accompanying this application)(see note (g)); and

(iii) in column (4), opposite each entry in column (3) which is "potential occupier" or "potential right of access", specify the date upon which you expect to acquire the interest in, or the right of access to, the land.

TABLE I

PROPOSED MEANS OF ABSTRACTION AND METHODS OF MEASURING

6. In Table II below:

(a) in column (1), enter the map reference number of each point of abstraction referred to in Table 1 above;

(b) in column (2), specify the works (if any), and in columns (3) and (4) specify the type and capacity of the machinery or apparatus, by means of which you propose the licence should authorise abstraction at each point referred to in column (1);

(c) in column (5), specify the way in which you propose the licence should require the quantities of water abstracted at each point referred to in column (1) to be measured or assessed.

TABLE II

WATER REQUIRED AND LAND ON WHICH AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH IT IS TO BE USED

NOTE: If so desired, map reference numbers may be bracketed together in column (1) of Table III below for the purpose of specifying in column (2) an aggregate quantity in respect of a group of points of abstraction (see note (h)).

7. In Table III below:

(a) in column (1), enter the map reference number of each point of abstraction referred to in Table I above;

(b) in the remaining columns specify under the appropriate headings the quantities of water you propose the licence should authorise to be abstracted at each point referred to in column (1) in the various periods, and the land (see note (i)) on which, and the purposes (see note (j)) for which, you propose the licence should authorise water abstracted at each point to be used, showing which quantity relates to which period, purpose and land, etc. (see note (k)).

TABLE III

SPRAY IRRIGATION

8. If the purposes specified in column (6) of Table III above consist of or include spray irrigation-

(a) in Table IV below:

(i) in column (1), specify each crop you propose to irrigate;

(ii) if you propose to irrigate any crop during a particular period or periods of the year, specify the period(s) in column (2);

(iii) in column (3), specify the acreage of each crop;

(iv) in column (4), specify the maximum number of inches of water you propose to apply to an acre of that crop annually or, if any period is specified in column (2), in that period; and

(b) specify the maximum number of acres you propose to irrigate daily....................

TABLE IV

DISCHARGE OF WATER AFTER USE (see note (l))

9. In Table V below:

(a) if you propose to discharge water after it has been used for any purpose specified in column (6) of Table III above, specify that purpose in column (1);

(b) in column (2), enter the approximate proportion of any quantity of water used for that purpose is likely to be discharged after use;

(c) in column (3), opposite each entry in column (2), specify the point of discharge, e.g., where the water will enter an inland water (giving the name of, or sufficient description to identify, the inland water), where it will enter a public sewer (giving the name of the sewerage authority), where a soakaway will discharge, etc.

TABLE V

POINTS OF ABSTRACTION TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION

NOTE: You need not make any entries in Table VI below unless you wish to use any of the points of abstraction referred to in Table 1 above in conjunction with points of abstraction not referred to in that Table.

10. In Table VI below:

(a) in column (1), describe (if practicable, by reference either to the map accompanying this application or to the relevant licence under the Act or to the relevant application for a licence) the location of each point of abstraction which you wish to use in conjunction with the points of abstraction referred to in Table I above (whether simultaneously or as an alternative or otherwise);

(b) in column (2), give the name of, or sufficient description to identify, the inland water or underground strata (see note (m) (e.g. Chalk, Lower Greensand, etc.), from which you are abstracting or propose to abstract water at that point;

(c) in column (3), specify the serial number of the licence under the Act (if any) which authorises the abstraction of water at that point or the date of your application (if any) for such a licence.

TABLE VI

OTHER MATTERS

11. Have you asked any water undertakes for a supply of water for any of the
purposes specified in column (6) of Table III above (see note (n))?...........................
If so, state when, which purposes, and with what result..............................................
12. Is the licence required only for a limited period?...... If so, for how long?............
13. Give details of any other matters which you wish the River Authority to take into account in considering this application (e.g. the facilities which will be available on your land for storing water abstracted under the licence, how the maximum use is made of existing supplies, the extent to which the water abstracted under the licence will be re-used, matters to which you have had regard in formulating your proposals in this application, the reasons for your proposals as to quantities, etc.).................

FORMAL APPLICATION

I hereby apply to the........................ River Authority for a licence under the Water Resources Act 1963 to abstract water in accordance with the proposals indicated above, and I declare that to the best of my knowledge the statements made above are true.

I enclose with this application copies of the newspaper(s) dated................................. and.............................. in which the notice in the form prescribed by the Water Resources (Licences) Regulations 1965 was published. I declare that the notice was also published in the London Gazette dated..... and that a copy of the notice was served on............... on the following authorities in accordance with section 28(1)(b) of the above-mentioned Act (see notes (c) and (o):........................................................
........................................................................................................................................................

I also enclose the map required by the above mentioned Regulations of 1965.

I *[also enclose] [can produce] the following evidence for the purpose of satisfying the River Authority that I am entitled to apply for a licence to abstract at the points of abstraction to which this application relates:.......................................................................

Signed.....................................................................
*[Authorised on behalf of................................................................]
Date................................................................

* Delete where inappropriate

It is an offence to make a false statement in applying for a licence. (See section 115 (1) of the Act.)

NOTES

(a) For the meaning of "inland water", see section 135(1) of the Act. (Section 2 is also relevant).

(b) For the meaning of "abstraction", see section 135(1) of the Act.

(c) The British Waterways Board applying for a licence in respect of abstraction from an inland water to which section 131 of the Act applies need not make any entries in column (2), (3) and (4) of Table I, or make the declaration in the FORMAL APPLICATION about service.

(d) The Water Resources (Licences) Regulations 1965 require the application to be accompanied by an ordnance map showing certain particulars.

(e) See section 27 of the Act and the above-mentioned Regulations of 1965.

(f) For the meaning of "contiguous", see section 135(7) of the Act.

(g) E.g. "the land coloured blue on the map".

(h) If so desired, entries in columns (3) and (4) of Table III may be omitted. Attention is, however, drawn to sections 29(8)(a) and 30 of the Act under which it will be open to the River Authority to specify a quantity in respect of each point of abstraction and to lay down maximum quantities for any specified period (e.g. weekly, daily, hourly) if they see fit to do so.

(i) E.g. "the land hatched black on the map".

(j) Purposes should be described as follows:

- water undertaking
- spray irrigation
- cooling purposes
- use in a process of manufacture (other than for cooling purposes)
- use as means of conveying any material as a slurry or otherwise
- other uses (briefly described), e.g. agriculture or horticulture, other than spray irrigation

(k) Water undertakers applying for a licence to abstract water for the purposes of their water undertaking should enter "water undertaking" in column (6) but need not make any entries in column (7) or Table III.

(l) Water undertakers applying for a licence to abstract water for the purposes of their water undertaking need not make any entries in Table V.

(m) For the meaning of "underground strata", see section 135 (1) of the Act.

(n) Water undertakers applying for a licence to abstract water for purposes of their water undertaking need not answer this question.

(o) Certain of the authorities mentioned in section 28(1)(b) of the Act are defined in section 135(1).

III - MALAWI - Water Regulations, 1969

Form WRB.1
Application for a Grant of Water Right/Certificate of
Existing Water Rrights^[*]
(Surface Water Only)

This form is to be submitted in triplicate, to The Chairman of the Water Resources Board.

NOTES

1. This form is applicable only for applications involving the diversion, extraction or use of surface water and is not applicable to groundwater - application for which should be made on form WRB.2.

2. Parts I, II and III are to be completed by all applicants. Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F to be completed as appropriate.

3. All applications must be accompanied by Maps/Plans (see section 18).

4. Instructions for completing this form are given on page 439.

5. Only Part I should be completed in respect of applications for renewals of an existing grant under identical conditions.

PART I

IV - JAMAICA - Water resources regulations, 1995
(Fourth Schedule of the Water Resources Act, 1995)

FORM A

(Regulation 3 (1))
(To be completed in duplicate)

Application No...............................

THE WATER RESOURCES ACT
APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO ABSTRACT AND USE WATER

1. Name of Applicant................................................................................................
2. Address of Applicant............................................................................................
3. Location of proposed work or of existing work in respect of which alteration or
extension is proposed................................................................................................
4. Name of Contractor...............................................................................................
5. Address of Contractor............................................................................................
6. Source of water for which licence is desired............................................................
7. Purpose for which water is to be used.....................................................................
................................................................................................................................
8. If water is required for irrigation, state

(a) area and crop type to be irrigated..................................................................
(b) system of irrigation.......................................................................................

9. Means of disposal of excess or waste water..............................................................
10. Technical details:

(i) Estimated depth of borehole or well.............................. metres
(ii) Diameter of borehole or well....................................... centimetres
(iii) In the case of artesian supplies, the method proposed for controlling the
flow from the borehole and for preventing leakage around the borehole lining
...........................................................................................................................
(iv) Geological strata from which water is to be drawn. e.g. limestone, gravel.
Etc......................................................................................................................
(v) State the method of abstracting water................................................................
(vi) Maximum daily quantity of water to be abstracted in cubic metres.......................
(vii) Type of apparatus proposed for measuring and recording the rate
of abstraction.......................................................................................................
(viii) Other relevant technical information.................................................................

11. State whether any request for a supply of water has been made to the National Water Commission or National Irrigation Commission Ltd. and, if so, with what result...........................

12. Any further informaltion which the Authority may take into account in considering the application.................................................................................................................................

Note:

Completed forms must be accompanied by:

(1) two copies of a map on a scale of 1:50,000 showing location of works;
(2) such other documents as the Authority may require; and
(3) the relevant fee.

I hereby apply for a licence under < the Water Resources Act and declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars set out in this application are true and correct.

....................................................
Date

....................................................
Signature of Applicant

To be completed by the Secretary of the Authority

Indicate whether licence granted or refused............................................................
Date of grant or refusal of licence..........................................................................
If application refused, reason for refusal.................................................................

.....................................................................
Secretary,
Water Resources Authority.

.................................
Date

V - AUSTRALIA - NORTHERN TERRITORY - Water Regulations, 1999

FORM 11

Regulation 8(1)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Water Regulations

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO TAKE OR USE SURFACE WATER
Pursuant to section 45 of the Water Act

Application No............................... (office use only)

1. GENERAL

2. PROPERTY DETAILS

(a) Name of watercourse or water body from which water will be taken or used....................................................................................

(b) Details of property from where water will be taken or used - Lot..............................

Section No...............................
Hundred of.............................. Portion No.................
Township.................................
Lease No/name........................

(c) As an attachment to this application, provide a map showing the location of the proposed point of extraction, the location where the water is to be used, the method and route of conveying the water, and the lands in the immediate vicinity (i.e. lot, portion, section, lease numbers, boundaries, etc.).

I am the ^[*]owner/*occupier/*lessee of the property (delete as necessary).

3. INTENDED WITHDRAWAL

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(a) Previous Licence Number (if applicable)

(b) Describe the proposed method of extraction of water

(c) Will there be any waste water generated by the proposed use? If yes, state estimated quantity and proposed means of disposal

(d) A licence is normally granted for two years. However, should you feel there are special circumstances that justify granting a licence for a period exceeding 2 years, full details must be attached to this application.

(e) Additional comments/advice/information in support of application................

NOTE: ADVERTISING OF APPLICATION

The Controller of Water Resources may give notice of this application to those likely to be affected by its approval.

Signing of this application approves the advertising by the Controller of this application in one edition of a newspaper circulating generally in the locality of the proposed works. The cost of advertising shall be borne by the applicant.

Applicant's Signature.................................
Date.........................................................
To: The Controller of Water Resources..........................................................
(address)

Supporting documents

V - UNITED KINGDOM - The Water Resources (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003

SCHEDULE 2

Regulation 6(1)

INFORMATION ABOUT PROPOSED PROJECT

1. A description of the project, including in particular:

(a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project and the land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases;

(b) a description of the main characteristics of the production processes, for instance, nature and quantity of the materials used;

(c) an estimate, by type and quantity, of expected residues and emissions (water, air and soil pollution, noise, vibration, light, heat, radiation, etc.) resulting from the operation of the proposed project.

2. An outline of the main alternatives studied by the developer and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects.

3. A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed project, including, in particular, population, fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic factors, material assets, including the architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and the inter-relationship between the above factors.

4. A description of the likely significant effects of the proposed project on the environment resulting from:

(a) the existence of the project;

(b) the use of natural resources;

(c) the emission of pollutants, the creation of nuisances and the elimination of waste, and the description by the developer of the forecasting methods used to assess the effects on the environment.

5. A description of the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and where possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment.

6. A non-technical summary of the information provided under the above headings.

7. An indication of any difficulties (technical deficiencies or lack of know-how) encountered by the developer in compiling the required information.

Payment of filing fees

IV - UGANDA - Water Resources Regulations, 1998

SECOND SCHEDULE [Regulation 3(2)(b), 8(3)]
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
THE WATER STATUTE, 1995
(Statute No.9 of 1995)

The Water Resources Regulations. 1998

Step Three - Review of applications

IV - UNITED KINGDOM - Water Resources (Licences) Regulations

Form N1
Notice of Application for Licence to Abstract Water

Notice is hereby given that an application is being made to the (a)................................
River Authority by (b)................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................
for a licence to abstract the following quantities of water from (c)...................................
................................................................................................................................
at the following point(s) of abstraction:

(d)........... gallons per (e)............ at (f)........................................................................
*[(d)......... gallons per (e)............ at (f)...................................................................... ]
*[(d)......... gallons per (e)............ at (f)...................................................................... ]
*[(d)......... gallons per (e)............ at any point between (g)............ and........................ ]
*[Further details of the application are:
(h).............................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................. ]
A copy of the application and of any map, plan or other document submitted with it
may be inspected free of charge at (i)............................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
at all reasonable hours during the period beginning on (j)..................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
and ending on (k)...........................................................................................................

Any person who wishes to make representations about the application should do
so in writing to the Clerk of the (a)...................................................................................
River Authority at (l)............................................... before the end of the said period.

................................................................................................... Signed.......................
.................................................................................................* On behalf of................
...................................................................................................... Date........................
* Delete where inappropriate

(a) Insert name of River Authority.

(b) Insert name and address of applicant.

(c) Insert name of, or sufficient description to identify, the inland water or underground strata.

(d) Insert number of gallons.

(e) Insert period.

(f) Specify (by reference to identifiable geographical features or to Ordnance Survey national grid map co-ordinates, followed by names of civil parish and district) the point of abstraction.

(g) Specify (by reference as mentioned in note (f) above) any points between which it is proposed to abstract by mobile means of abstraction.

(h) Give further brief details, if desired.

(i) Insert an address within the locality of the point(s) of abstraction.

(j) Insert a date which is not earlier than the date on which the notice is first published in a newspaper other than the London Gazette.

(k) Insert a date which is not less than 28 days from the date on which the period begins and not less than 25 days from the date on which the notice is published in the London Gazette.

(l) Insert address of office of River Authority to which the application is transmitted.

Form N2
Notice of Application for Licence to Obstruct or Impede the Flow of an Inland Water by Means of Impounding Works

Notice is hereby given that an application is being made to the (a)........................................
River Authority by (b)........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of (c).................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
by means of (d).................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
at (e).................................................................................................................................
* [The object of impounding water by means of the works is (f)..............................................
........................................................................................................................................ ]
*[The capacity of the reservoir at overflow level will be (g)........................... gallons ]
* [Further details of the application are:
(h)....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................... ]
A copy of the application and of any map, plan or other document submitted
with it may be inspected free of charge at (i).......................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
at all reasonable hours during the period beginning on (j)......................................................
and ending on (k)...............................................................................................................
Any person who wishes to make representations about the application should
do so in writing to the Clerk of the (a)...................................................................................
River Authority at (l)............................................... before the end of the said period.

................................................................................................... Signed............................
............................................................................................... * On behalf of......................
...................................................................................................... Date............................
* Delete where inappropriate

(a) Insert name of River Authority.

(b) Insert name and address of applicant.

(c) Insert name of, or sufficient description to identify, the inland water.

(d) Insert brief description of works it is proposed to construct or alter.

(e) Specify (by reference to identifiable geographical features or to Ordnance Survey national grid map co-ordinates, followed by names of civil parish and district) the point at which the flow of the inland water will be obstructed or impeded by means of the works.

(f) Specify object, if the works are for impounding water.

(g) Insert number of gallons, if the works are for impounding water.

(h) Give further brief details, if desired.

(i) Insert an address within the locality of the works.

(j) Insert a date which is not earlier than the date on which the notice is first published in a newspaper other than the London Gazette.

(k) Insert a date which is not less than 28 days from the date on which the period begins and not less than 25 days from the date on which the notice is published in the London Gazette.

(l) Insert address of office of River Authority to which the application is transmitted.

Form N3
Notice of Application for a Combined Licence to Obstruct or
Impede the Flow of an Inland Water by Means of
Impounding Works and to Abstract Water

Notice is hereby given that an application is being made to the (a)........................................
River Authority by (b)........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
for a combined licence to obstruct or impede the flow of (c)..................................................
........................................................................................................................................
by means of (d).................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
at (e).................................................................................................................................
and to abstract (f)............ gallons of water per (g)................................................................
from the said inland water at or near that point.
The capacity of the reservoir at overflow level will be (h).........................................................
gallons.
* [Further details of the application are:
(i)....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................... ]

A copy of the application and of any map, plan or other document submitted
with it may be inspected free of charge at (j)........................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
at all reasonable hours during the period beginning on (k)......................................................
and ending on (l).................................................................................................................

Any person who wishes to make representations about the application should
do so in writing to the Clerk of the (a)..................................................................................
River Authority at (m).........................................................................................................
before the end of the said period.

................................................................................................... Signed..........................
................................................................................................ * On behalf of...................
...................................................................................................... Date...........................
* Delete where inappropriate

(a) Insert name of River Authority.

(b) Insert name and address of applicant.

(c) Insert name of, or sufficient description to identify, the inland water.

(d) Insert brief description of works it is proposed to construct or alter.

(e) Specify (by reference to identifiable geographical features or to Ordnance Survey national grid map co-ordinates, followed by names of civil parish and district) the point at which the flow of the inland water will be obstructed or impeded by means of the works.

(f) Insert number of gallons.

(g) Insert period.

(h) Insert number of gallons.

(i) Give further brief details, if desired.

(j) Insert an address within the locality of the works.

(k) Insert a date which is not earlier than the date on which the notice is first published in a newspaper other than the London Gazette.

(l) Insert a date which is not less than 28 days from the date on which the period begins and not less than 25 days from the date on which the notice is published in the London Gazette.

(m) Insert address of office of River Authority to which the application is transmitted.

VII - AUSTRALIA - NORTHERN TERRITORY - Water Regulations, 1999

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Water Regulations

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to section 45 of the Water Act

hereby give notice of an application for a Permit under section 45 of the Water Act
to take or use water from.............................................................................................
(name of water course)
at................................................................................................................. for use on
(proposed point from which water is to be taken)
land situated at.............................................................................................................
(description of land)

Any enquiries concerning this application should be directed to (name of person).

Any objection to the issue of such a Licence must be forwarded in writing to reach me at(address), within 30 days of the date hereof.

Dated..............................

Controller of Water Resources
_____________________________

Step Five - Formatting of permits

I - TANZANIA - Water Utilization (General) Regulations, 1975

Form E
Provisional/Final Grant of Water Right

1. Name of holder:
2. Address:
3. Particulars of Water Right:
4. This right is/is not appurtenant to:
5. Works
6. Whether grant subject to construction of works specified in paragraph 5 and date by which works to be completed:
7. This water right is granted subject to the provisions of the Water Utilization (Control and Regulation) Act, 1974 and the special terms and conditions specified overleaf.

II - MALAWI - Water Regulations, 1969

Form WRB.3
Grant/Certificate* of Water Right

No........................... of 19......

THIS GRANT made/CERTIFICATE given* the...... day of 19.... BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF THE MALAWI GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER RESOURCES (hereinafter called "the Minister") of the one part and (hereinafter called "the Grantee") of the other part

WITNESSETH as follows:

1. IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants and subject to the conditions hereinafter contained or implied the Minister hereby grants/confirms* unto the Grantee subject to the provisions of the Water Resources Act and of the Regulations thereunder now in force or which may come into force during the continuance of this Grant/Certificate* or any renewal thereof for the term of........... years from............... the right and liberty but not exclusively to take water from the.......... river/stream (hereinafter called "the said river/stream") in accordance with the schedule hereto at an annual rent of £ to be paid in advance on the first day of April in every year.

2. THE Grantee hereby convenants with the Minister as follows:

(i) to perform, observe and comply with the convenants and conditions implied by the Regulations made by the Minister under the Water Resources Act, 1969 and with any amendments or additions thereto which may from time to time be made by the Minister;

(ii) to abstract water from the point marked on Survey Department Sketch Plan No. annexed hereto; and

(iii) to take water from the said river/stream only for the purposes and at the rates specified in the schedule hereto.

SCHEDULE

Dated this..................... day of.............................. 19.................

In witness whereof the Minister/Chairman has signed in the presence of:

Name...........................................................................................................................
Address.......................................................................................................................
Occupation..................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................... Minister of Natural Resources/
............................................................................. Chairman, Water Resources Board
Name...........................................................................................................................
Address........................................................................................................................
Occupation....................................................................................................................

* Delete as appropriate

III - KENYA - Water (General) Rules

Form WAB.16
Authorization to Construct Works for the Diversion,
Abstraction, Storage or Use of Water

File No.....................
No............................ Date..............................
Name of body of water................................................................................................
Drainage area.............................................................................................................
Number permit will bear if or when issued......................................................................
Number of authorization............................................................................... (full name)
of................................................................................................................................
having filed the necessary application, map and plans, and having complied with the provisions of the Water Act and the Rules thereunder relating to the applications for water permits, is (are) hereby authorized to construct, subject to the acquisition of the necessary rights of way or easements therefor, if any, the works shown by the said application, map and plans in accordance with the provisions of the Water Act, the Rules thereunder and the following conditions:

1. The construction of the works hereby authorized shall commence within a period of..... days/months/years, and shall be completed within a period of..... months/years, from the date of this authorization.

2.

(a) Any person who erects or constructs temporary works shall be entitled to divert, abstract, impound, obstruct, store or use water to such extent only as may be necessary for the construction or erection of the works, and, whenever it is necessary to divert, abstract or impound water during the erection or construction of the works authorized, such diversion, abstraction, obstruction, impounding or use of water shall be made at such time and in such manner that the works of other operators are interfered with as little as possible and that no damage is caused to property of another landholder; but if any damage is caused it shall, failing agreement between the parties concerned, be settled by arbitration under the Arbitration Act.

(b) Unless empowered thereto by the Water Apportionment Board in writing, all temporary works shall be removed within a period of three months from the date of completion of the works authorized or from the date of determination of the authorization (whichever be the earlier), and where any temporary works exist, such as quarries, borrow-pits, excavation, cuttings, tunnels or things of a like nature, which cannot be economically removed efficient precautions to the satisfaction of the Water Apportionment Board shall be taken, by the person named in the authorization, to render and to maintain all such temporary works safe in the interest of life and property.

The Water Apportionment Board reserves the right to inspect the works authorized by this authorization, and attention is drawn to section 91 of the Act.

Special Conditions: (if none, say "Nil")
......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................
Chairman of the Water Apportionment Board

VI - JAMAICA - Water resources regulations, 1995 (Fourth Schedule of the Water Resources Act, 1995)

FORM B

(Regulation 5 (4))

Licence No...................

THE WATER RESOURCES ACT
LICENCE TO ABSTRACT AND USE WATER

.................................................................................................................................. of
Name of Licensee
......................................................................................................................................
Address of Licensee

is hereby granted a licence to abstract and use water, subject to the provisions of the Water Resources Act and Regulations made thereunder and to the terms and conditions herein specified.

Terms and Conditions of Licence

1. Water may be abstracted pursuant to this licence only from.........................................
(source)
...................................................... located at...............................................................
such abstraction to be at a rate not exceeding........................... cubic metres per day.

2. Water abstracted pursuant to this licence may be used for the following purposes only:
......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................

3. Water may be abstracted pursuant to this licence in the following manner only:
......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................

4. Within thirty (30) days of the installation of the pump by which water is to be abstracted the licensee shall install on the supply line leading from such pump, a full flow meter (of a type approved by the Authority) for the purpose of measuring the water abstracted.

5. The licensee shall make a monthly return to the Authority of the amount of water abstracted.

6. The licence becomes null and void if within twelve months from the date of the issue thereof. no water is abstracted or used from the approved source pursuant to such licence.

7. The licence shall be valid from a period of.............................................................

Additional Terms and Conditions (if any)

Seal

........................................................
Secretary,
Water Resources Authority.

VII - AUSTRALIA - NORTHERN TERRITORY - Water Regulations, 1999

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Water Regulations

LICENCE TO TAKE OR USE SURFACE WATER
Pursuant to section 45 of the Water Act

_________________________________________________________________

The holder of this licence may take or use the quantity of surface water stated above from the listed waterway(s), subject to the provisions of the Water Act, the Water Regulations and the following terms and conditions:

Terms and Conditions

1. All water taken or used under this licence shall be used on the land in respect of which this licence is issued for the purposes endorsed on the licence and may not be used on any other land or for any other purpose without approval of the Controller of Water Resources.

2. This licence shall be valid for the period endorsed on the licence subject to Condition No. 3 below.

3. This licence may be revoked, suspended or modified at any time in the circumstances and in the manner prescribed by the Water Act.

4. The holder of the licence shall not permit any withdrawn water to be wasted

5. The holder of the licence shall furnish returns of quantity of water withdrawn if so requested.

6. The following specific conditions shall apply -

Controller of Water Resources:
Date:

Note: Every application for a reissue of a licence shall be made not less than one calendar month prior to the date of expiry of this licence.

* Only in cases where water withdrawn is used for several purposes, one of which is domestic, stock or home garden use.

VIII - UGANDA - Water Resources Regulations, 1998

FOURTH SCHEDULE
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
THE WATER STATUTE, 1995
(Statute No.9 of 1995)
The Water Resources Regulations, 1998

WATER PERMIT (SURFACE WATER)

Permit No.....................................................................................................................
Name and Address........................................................................................................
You are hereby granted a permit in respect of extraction of surface water using the
following methods:..........................................................................................................
Purposes for which the water will be used:........................................................................
Location of point of extraction (District. County. Sub-county. Parish. Village):
......................................................................................................................................
This permit shall be valid from (date)............................. to (date).........................................

In addition to the conditions specified in the Statute and any other law in force. this permit is subject to the following conditions:

(a) the permit is granted for a period not exceeding.......................................... years.
(b) the maximum amount of water which may be taken is................................. m³/day.
(c) annual charges. Ushs..........................................................................................
(d) the protection or control of in-stream uses of water of.............................................
cubic metres per second.
(e) the installation and use of measuring devices or pumps; and
(f)............................................................................................................................

Step Six - Recording of decisions and permits

V - UGANDA - Water Resources Regulations, 1998

SEVENTH SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION

(Regulation 27 (2))

SURFACE WATERS

An entry in the Register concerning any works or use registered under regulation 10 or for which a permit is granted under regulation 3 or 10. which relates to surface water, must include:

(a) the name of the person or corporate entity who has registered. or to whom a permit has been granted;

(b) the address of the person or corporate entity who has registered. or to whom a permit has been granted;

(c) the location of the works;

(d) the name of the District where the works and use of water occurs or will occur. if applicable;

(e) the name of the basin where water uptake is located;

(f) the name of the catchment, where water uptake is located;

(g) the name of the water way on which works are situated, if applicable;

(h) the number of the relevant construction completion report;

(i) the name of the contractor who constructed the works;

(j) the date on which construction was completed;

(k) the capacity of the diversion or impoundment;

(l) the frequency and rate of any withdrawal or diversion of water;

(m) the amount of water abstracted or that will be authorised to be abstracted in the permit;

(n) the description of the purpose for which water is used;

(o) the permit number;

(p) the duration of the permit;

(q) the expiration date of the permit;

(r) the authority that granted the permit;

(s) the registration folio of the permit or the registration folio of the works or water use;

(t) the date of registration;

(u) the authority that registers the permit or works or water use;

(v) any significant changes to the status of the permit;

(w) any relevant conditions attached to the registration or permit.

GROUND WATER

An entry in the Register concerning any borehole or use of water from a borehole registered under regulation 10 or for which a permit is granted under regulation 3 must include:

(a) the name of the person or corporate entity who has registered, or to whom a permit has been granted;

(b) the address of the person or corporate entity who has registered, or to whom a permit has been granted;

(c) the location of the borehole;

(d) the name of the District where the works and use of water occurs or will occur, if applicable;

(e) the name of the basin where water uptake is located;

(f) the name of the aquifer where water uptake is or will be located;

(g) the number of the relevant borehole completion report;

(h) the name of the driller who constructed the borehole;

(i) the date on which construction was completed;

(j) the depth, diameter and lining of the borehole;

(k) the capacity of any pump attached to the borehole;

(l) the frequency and rate of any withdrawals or discharges from the borehole;

(m) the amount of water abstracted or that will be authorised to be abstract;

(n) the description of the purpose for which water is used;

(o) a description of the water supply system;

(p) the permit number;

(q) the duration of the permit;

(r) the expiration date of the permit;

(s) the authority that granted the permit;

(t) the registration folio of the permit or the registration folio of the works or water use;

(u) the date of registration;

(v) the authority that registers the permit or works or water use;

(w) any significant changes to the status of the permit;

(x) any relevant conditions attached to the registration or permit.

Step seven - Appealing from adverse decisions

IV - AUSTRALIA - NORTHERN TERRITORY - Water Regulations, 1999

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Water Regulations

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DECISION OR ACTION
Pursuant to section 30 of the Water Act
Application No......... (office use only)

1. GENERAL

Postal Address:...........................................................................................................
Post Code.............................. Phone No...............................

2. DETAILS OF APPLICATION

(a) This application for review relates to (tick as appropriate) -

(i) the decision to grant a Permit, Licence or Consent
(ii) the refusal to issue a Permit, Licence or Consent
(iii) a condition of the issue of a Permit, Licence or Consent
(iv) a direction given;
(v) an amount determined;
(vi) other (please specify)
.............................................

(b) Reference number of Permit, Licence, etc. (if applicable)..................

(c) The property to which the application for review relates:

Lot No......... Section No.......... Hundred of.........
Portion No.......... Township................................
Lease No./name................

(d) I am the *owner/*occupier/*lessee of the property.

3. GROUNDS FOR APPLICATION FOR REVIEW

The grounds for review are..............................................

Applicant's Signature............................................

Date......................

* Delete as necessary

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Water Regulations

NOTIFICATION OF HEARING OF WATER RESOURCES REVIEW PANEL
Pursuant to section 30 of the Water Act

To:..................................................................................
of....................................................................................

You are advised that in relation to your application for review, you should attend the hearing of the Water Resources Review Panel to be held at.................................................
(place of hearing)

Your application number is..............................................

You should bring with you to the hearing any books, papers, documents or plans which you may wish to use in support of your submission to the Panel.

Please confirm in writing within seven days of receipt of this advice, your intention to proceed with this application. Such confirmation should be addressed to the Chairman, Water Resources Review Panel. Failure to provide such confirmation will result in your application not proceeding.

Information on the constitution and processes of the Review Panel is attached for your information.