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151: Register of dams
or “Regional authorities must keep a list of all the dams in their area.”
You could also call this:

“You need to give the boss important details about dams as the rules say”

You and the people in charge of your area need to give information to the main person in charge. This information is about dams. You have to follow the rules when you give this information. The rules say what kind of information you need to give and how to give it.

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Next up: 153: Meaning of dangerous dam

or “A dangerous dam is a high or medium impact dam that might break during normal times, a not-too-big earthquake, or a not-too-big flood.”
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Safety of dams: Dam compliance certificate

152Information to be provided to chief executive

  1. Each regional authority and each owner of a dam must provide information to the chief executive in accordance with the regulations.