SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5WATER RIGHTS FOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC GENERATING STATIONS
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Where the abstraction, diversion and use will, in the opinion of the Department of the Environment—
a
substantially reduce the flow of water in any waterway, that Department shall in the authorisation specify the extent to which and the circumstances in which water may be taken;
b
substantially reduce the level of water in any waterway, that Department shall in the authorisation either—
i
specify the extent to which and the circumstances in which water may be taken; or
ii
specify the quantity of compensation water to be provided by the person;
c
impound any waterway, that Department shall in the authorisation specify the quantity of compensation water to be provided by the person.