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THE WATER ACT.

Statutory Instrument 152—1.

The Water (Water Resources) Regulations.

Arrangement of Regulations.

Regulation 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

PART I—PRELIMINARY.

Citation.

Interpretation.

PART II—WATER PERMITS.

Application for a water permit.

Advertisement of application.

Director to consult public authorities on applications.

Factors to be taken into account when considering an application.

Conditions attached to and transfer of water permits.

Renewal of water permits.


Appeal.

PART III—WATER POLICY COMMITTEE.

10.

Vacation of office.

11.

Duties of deputy chairperson.

12.

Additional functions of the committee.

13.

Subcommittees of the committee.

14.

Proceedings of the committee.

PART IV—DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION PERMITS.

15.

Drilling permit, etc.

16.

Classification of boreholes, etc.

17.

Factors to be taken into account when considering an application.

18.

Grant of permit, etc.

19.

Appeal to the Minister.

20.


Cancellation of permit.

21.

Extra conditions attached to drilling permit.

22.

Extra conditions attached to construction permit.

23.

Access to data and plans.

PART V—MISCELLANEOUS.

24.

Easements.

25.

Water charges.

26.

Register.

27.

Offences and penalties.

28.

Validation and saving.

Schedules First Schedule Application forms for permits.

Second Schedule Fees and charges.

Third Schedule Borehole completion report.

Fourth Schedule Forms of water permits.


Fifth Schedule Registration of transfer of water permit.

Sixth Schedule Drilling and construction applications and permits.

Seventh Schedule Register.

Eighth Schedule Forms for easements.

THE WATER ACT.

Statutory Instrument 152—1.

The Water (Water Resources) Regulations.

(Under section 107 of the Act.)

PART I—PRELIMINARY.

1.

Citation.

These Regulations may be cited as the Water Resources Regulations.

2.

Interpretation.
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) “Act” means the Water Act; “chairperson” means the chairperson of the committee; “committee” means the Water Policy Committee established under section 9 of the Act; “construction permit” means the permit referred to in regulation 15(2) of these Regulations; “deputy chairperson” means the deputy chairperson of the committee; “drainage regime” means the physical and hydrological circumstances that may affect drainage in a catchment, including the use of land but excluding any circumstances that arise from works that are unlawfully carried out or from any unlawful use of land; “drilling permit” means the permit referred to in regulation 15(1) of these Regulations; “waterway” means— (i) (ii) a river, creek, stream or watercourse; a natural channel in which water regularly flows, whether or not the flow is continuous; (iii) a channel formed wholly or partly by the alteration or relocation of a waterway as defined in subparagraphs (i) or (ii) of this paragraph; or (iv) a lake, swamp or marsh.
PART II—WATER PERMITS.

3.

Application for a water permit.
(1) A person who— (a) (b) wishes to construct, own, occupy or control any works on or occupies or intends to occupy any land; adjacent to land on or adjacent to which— (i) there is a motorised water pump which, whether temporarily or permanently, pumps water from a borehole or waterway; there is weir, dam, tank or other work capable of diverting or impounding an inflow of more than 400 cubic meters in any period of twenty-four hours; there are works for nonconsumptive uses, (ii) (iii) may apply to the director for a water permit.
(2) An application referred to under subregulation (1) of these Regulations shall— (a) (b) (c) (d) Form A shall be used for surface water permits; and be in the form specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations except that— (i) (ii) Form B shall be used for ground water permits; be accompanied by the fee specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations; in the case of an application relating to ground water, be accompanied by a borehole completion report specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations; and in the case of all other applications, be made before any works referred to in subregulation 1(b) of this regulation are constructed.
(3) The director may— (a) require an applicant to prepare and submit plans or other information to support the application made under this regulation; in person or by a person duly authorised by him or her enter any land and carry out any investigations that are necessary to enable him or her to process the application; after the provisions of this regulation are complied with, grant the water permit on such conditions as are necessary.

(b) (c) 4.

Advertisement of application.


(1) The director may require an applicant for a water permit, at the applicant’s cost, to advertise the application for a water permit in such manner as the director may in writing specify.

(2) The director may request in subregulation (1) of this regulation, in any notice advertised under that subregulation, to invite submissions on that application within such period as the director may in writing specify.

the applicant referred to 5.


Director to consult public authorities on applications.

The director shall, after receipt of any application referred to in regulation 3 of these Regulations, refer the application to any public authority designated by the committee for consideration and comments.

6.

Factors to be taken into account when considering an application.
The director shall, when considering an application referred to under regulation 3 of these Regulations, take into account the following factors— (a) (b) (c) the existing and projected availability of water in the area; the existing and projected quality of water in the area; any adverse effect which the facility or allocation or use of water under the permit is likely to have on— existing authorised uses of water; (i) an aquifer or waterway, including effects on land which (ii) forms the waterway or its surroundings; the drainage regime; the environment, including the riverine and riparian environment; in-stream uses of water; (iii) (iv) (v) any water to which the applicant is already entitled; (d) the availability of any alternative sources of supply; (e) (f) the need to protect the environment; (g) Government policy on conservation; (h) Government policy relating to the preferred allocation or use of (i) (j) water resources; any notice published under section 8(1) of the Act; if the application relates to works on a waterway, the safety of those works and the likely effect of the escape of water from (k) (l) those works; any submissions made under regulation 4(2) of Regulations; and the comments made by a public authority under regulation 5 of these Regulations.
these 7.

Conditions attached to and transfer of water permits.

(1) The director may grant a water permit in the forms specified in the Fourth Schedule to these Regualtions except that— (a) (b) Form C1 shall be used for surface water permits; and Form C2 shall be used for groundwater permits.
(c) (2) (d) (a) (b) construction; dimension; In addition to the conditions specified in section 20 of the Act, the director may attach any or all of the following conditions to a water permit— the permit may be granted for a period not exceeding five years; the permit shall be granted subject to such conditions as are relevant to the specified particular types of uses determined by the committee; conditions relating to the standard of— (i) (ii) (iii) any other feature of the works; and (iv) any associated works; conditions relating to the future maintenance and operation of the works and any associated works and the date on which operation of these works may commence; the date of commencement of work on the works and the notice required to be given of that commencement; the submission of reports on the carrying out of work on the works; the period within which work on the works must be completed; the qualifications that must be held by any person who is to undertake, design, construct or operate the whole or any part of the works; in the case of works on a waterway, additional works or measures to be undertaken for— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) the protection and enhancement of in-stream uses of water; the protection of water and its surroundings; the maintenance of flow in the waterway; and the maintenance of the drainage regime; (g) (h) (e) (f) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) in the case of works for a storage of water within a waterway, steps to be taken to maintain the availability of water to satisfy other users; in the case of a borehole— (i) additional works or measures to be undertaken for the protection of other aquifers for the maintenance of the flow of water; requiring samples of materials excavated from the borehole and of water encountered in the borehole at the time of the excavation to be taken and given to a specified authority; and requiring all or any part of the works to be carried out by or under the direction of the person holding a drilling permit; (ii) (iii) the purposes for which water may be used; the
 maximum amount of water which may be taken at a particular period or under the circumstances; payment for the water used; the protection of the environment; (n) (o) (p) Government policy on conservation; the efficient use of water resources; (q) the manner in which the applicant is to compensate any person (r) whose existing authorised use of water may be adversely affected by the allocation or use of water under the permit; the protection or control of in-stream uses of water; and the installation and use of measuring devices or pumps.
(s) (t) (3) A person who becomes the owner or occupier of any premises in respect of which a water permit exists shall continue to abstract water in accordance with the conditions and terms spelt out in that water permit for a period of three months from the date on which that person becomes the owner or occupier of the premises.
(4) After the expiry of the period referred to in subregulation (3) of this regulation, the director shall, on receipt of a notification from the person referred to in subregulation (3), set out in Form D in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, grant that person a water permit on conditions which are not more onerous to the applicant than the conditions attached to the previous water permit relating to those premises if the director is satisfied that the purposes for which the premises are to be used and the amount of water required will not change in any material respect.
8.

Renewal of water permits.

(1) A holder of a water permit granted under regulation 3 of these Regulations may before the expiry of his or her permit apply to the director for the renewal of the permit.

(2) An application under subregulation (1) of this regulation shall— be made in a form and manner determined in writing by the (a) director; contain such information as the director may specify; be accompanied by the fee specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.
(b) (c) (3) The director shall, in considering an application referred to under this regulation, take into account the factors specified in regulation 6 of these Regulations.

(4) Where the director renews a permit he or she may, subject to these Regulations, renew the permit on such terms and conditions as he or she may determine.

9.

Appeal.
9.

Appeal.

(1) A person who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by a decision of the director in connection with the grant or renewal of a permit may, within one month from the date on which the director’s decision is communicated to him or her, appeal, in writing, to the Minister against the decision of the director.

(2) The Minister shall, within twenty-one days of receipt of the appeal, consider and determine the appeal or refer the appeal to the committee.
(3) Where an appeal is referred to the committee under subregulation (2) of this regulation, the committee shall consider the appeal and make written recommendation to the Minister within one month from the day the matter is referred to it by the Minister.

(4) The Minister shall, after receiving the recommendations of the committee, consider and determine the matter within seven days from the date of receipt of the recommendations.
(5) In the determination under subregulation (4) of this regulation, the Minister shall take into account the recommendations of the committee.

PART III—WATER POLICY COMMITTEE.

10.

Vacation of office.
The office of a member of the committee appointed under section 9(1)(g), (h) and (j) of the Act shall fall vacant if— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the member resigns in writing addressed to the Minister; the member is unable to perform the functions of his or her office by reason of infirmity of body or mind; the member is otherwise unable or unfit to perform the functions of his or her office; the member is insolvent or bankrupt; or the member is convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty.

11.
11.

Duties of deputy chairperson.

(1) Whenever the chairperson is absent or is unable for any reason to attend any meeting of the committee, the deputy chairperson shall preside over the meeting.

(2) While the deputy chairperson is acting as chairperson of the committee, he or she shall exercise all the powers and perform the duties of the chairperson.

12.

Additional functions of the committee.
The committee shall, in addition to the functions conferred on it under the Act, perform the following functions— (a) (b) (c) (d) international and coordinate the formulation of national policies relating to international water resources; liaise with organisations; coordinate the preparation of and keep under review plans and projects which may in any way affect international water resources; initiate and coordinate, in consultation with the National the preparation, Environment Management Authority, regional water resources (e) implementation and revision of— (i) (ii) national water resources policy; national priorities for the use of water and related land resources; the Water Action Plan; (iii) coordinate the preparation of and keep under review, plans and projects which may affect national water resources whether undertaken by Government agencies, donors or private developers, to ensure that those plans and projects are consistent with the policy, priorities and Water Action Plan referred to in paragraph (d) of this regulation; coordinate and monitor the assessment of Uganda’s available water resources; liaise with the National Environmental Management Authority and other government authorities concerning policies, guidelines, standards, monitoring and data relating to water resources; (h) make recommendations to the Minister in relation to the publication of notices under section 8(1) of the Act, particularly during times of shortages or anticipated shortage of water; coordinate the preparation of and keep under review, national water quality standards; and (g) (f) (i) (j) mediate and resolve any conflicts between public authorities with respect to water resources.
13.

Subcommittees of the committee.

(1) The committee may appoint a subcommittee to advise it on technical matters.

(2) A subcommittee appointed under subregulation (1) of this regulation may consist of members of the committee.

(3) In appointing members to the subcommittee, the committee shall ensure that all relevant stakeholders have an opportunity to contribute to significant decisions relating to water policy.
(4) The committee shall, in identifying the relevant stakeholders for appointment to the subcommittee, consider whether there is need to obtain contributions from— (a) the Ministry responsible for— local government; (i) foreign affairs; (ii) (iii) health; (iv) works and transport; (v) meteorology; (vi) geological survey and mines; (vii) hydropower; (viii) veterinary services; (ix) nongovernmental organisations; or any other interest group.

forestry; (b) (c) 14.

Proceedings of the committee.


(1) Meetings of the committee shall, subject to this regulation, be held at such times and places as the committee may determine and in any case not less than twice a year.

(2) The chairperson may, at any time, for the purpose of dealing with any appeal referred to the committee and on a request by at least five members, convene a meeting of the committee.
(3) Seven members shall form a quorum at a meeting of the committee and for the purpose of hearing an appeal five members shall form a quorum.

(4) Any question arising at a meeting of the committee or at a hearing of an appeal shall be determined by consensus.
(5) Where consensus is not possible as required by subregulation (4) of this regulation, the question shall be determined by a majority of votes of members present and voting; and in the event of equality of votes, the person presiding shall have a casting vote.

(6) The committee may invite any person to any of its meetings, but the person so invited shall not have a voting right.

(7) Subject to these Regulations, the committee may regulate its own procedure.

PART IV—DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION PERMITS.


15.

Drilling permit, etc.

(1) A person who wishes to engage in the business of constructing boreholes to enable people to obtain water shall apply to the director for a drilling permit in the format set out in Form E of the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) A person who wishes to engage a driller under subregulation (1) of this regulation to construct a borehole on his or her land for the purpose of— (a) (b) (c) using water; recharging an aquifer; or fitting a motorised pump to a borehole, may apply to the director for a construction permit in Form F1 of the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.
(3) A person who wishes to construct any works for the purpose of— impounding, damming, diverting or conveying any surface water, (a) whether or not on or adjacent to a waterway; or draining any land to fit any motorised pump to the works, (b) may apply to the director for a construction permit in Form F1 of the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) An application referred to under subregulation (1), (2) or (3) of this regulation shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

16.

Classification of boreholes, etc.

The director may, by notice published in the Gazette, declare any class of boreholes or class of works to be a class to which regulation 15(2) or (3) does not apply.

17.

Factors to be taken into account when considering an application.
(1) The director or a person authorised, in writing, by the director may— (a) (b) enter and inspect any land or equipment, in connection with the application; require an applicant to provide such further information as is considered appropriate; (c) (d) require an applicant, at his or her cost, to give public notice of the application in such manner as the director may specify; and require the applicant to invite submissions on the application, in the notice given under paragraph (c) of this subregulation within a specified period.
(2) The director shall, before approving the application under regulation 15 of these Regulations, have regard or take into account, among other things— (a) whether the applicant has adequate equipment which is in good condition to enable the applicant to undertake the work in respect of which the application is made; (b) whether the applicant has at least two employees on a permanent basis who possess technical qualifications which are necessary for the applicant to undertake the work in respect of which the application is made; the previous experience of the applicant with respect to similar work; the professional reputation of the applicant; and the results of any inspection carried out under subregulation (1)(a) of this regulation.
(d) (e) (c) (3) The director may, after subregulations (1) and (2) of this regulation have been complied with, approve the application.

18.

Grant of permit, etc.

(1) The director shall, after approving the application under regulation 17(3) of these Regulations, grant a drilling permit or construction permit for a period of one year.
(2) The permit referred to under subregulation (1) of this regulation shall be in Form F2 or F3 as set out in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations and shall be issued on such conditions as the committee may specify.

(3) In addition to the provisions of subregulation (2) of this regulation, a holder of a drilling permit shall comply with the provisions of regulation 21 of these Regulations and any borehole construction specifications specified by the director.
(4) In addition to the provisions of subregulation (2) of this regulation, the holder of a construction permit shall comply with regulation 22 of these Regulations and any construction specifications for the types of structures specified by the director.

(5) A permit granted under this regulation may be renewed annually.

19.

Appeal to the Minister.

(1) A person whose application is rejected by the director under regulation 17(3) of these Regulations may appeal to the Minister.
(2) The Minister shall, within twenty-one days of receipt of notice of appeal under subregulation (1) of this regulation, consider and determine the matter or refer the matter to the committee.

(3) Where the Minister refers the matter to the committee, the committee shall make its recommendation to the Minister within one month of receipt of the matter from the Minister, and the Minister shall dispose of the matter within seven days of receipt of the committee’s recommendation.

20.
20.

Cancellation of permit.

The director may cancel any permit issued under this Part where the holder of the permit— (a) fails to comply with any provision of these Regulations or any conditions attached to the permit; fails to provide any information required to be provided to the director or fails to provide the information in the prescribed form; or is charged of an offence under the Act or these Regulations.

(b) (c) 21.

Extra conditions attached to drilling permit.
(1) A holder of a drilling permit shall— (a) keep a written journal of each borehole constructed containing the information specified in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations; (b) within fourteen days after the 1st day of March, June, September and December, in each year, provide the director with a record of all the work that has been undertaken under the drilling permit during the preceding three months, which shall be in such form and contain such information as the director may specify; and (c) within ninety days of completion of any borehole provide the director with a borehole completion report, which shall be in such form as the director may determine and contain the information specified in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) The director shall not issue a water permit under regulation 3 of these Regulations to extract water from any borehole until a borehole report in respect of that borehole is provided to the director.

(3) No person shall attach a motorised pump to a borehole constructed after the commencement of these Regulations unless he or she has obtained a permit under regulation 15 of these Regulations for the use of water from that borehole.

22.

Extra conditions attached to construction permit.


(1) A holder of a construction permit shall, within ninety days of completion of any works, provide the director with a construction completion report in respect of those works, which shall— (a) (b) (c) be in a form specified, in writing, by the director; include plans and drawings of all works as constructed; and contain such other information as the director may, in writing, specify or require.
(2) The director shall not issue a water permit to direct, impound, store or use any water in or from works in respect of which a construction permit is required unless a construction completion report is provided to the director as provided under subregulation (1) of this regulation.
(3) After the commencement of these Regulations, no person shall direct, impound, store, convey or use any water, or attach any motorised pump to any works in respect of which a construction permit is required unless a permit for that purpose has been issued first under these Regulations.

23.

Access to data and plans.
(1) The holder of a drilling permit or construction permit and plans shall, at all reasonable times, allow a person authorised, in writing, by the director to do all or any of the following— (a) (b) (c) (d) inspect any borehole constructed or being constructed under a permit issued under this Part; inspect any construction works carried out or being carried out under a permit issued under this Part; inspect and take copies of any plans or drawings of the works; or inspect and take copies of any written journal kept in accordance with regulation 21(1)(a) of these Regulations.
(2) A person who obstructs or refuses the director or a person authorised by the director to carry out any of the duties specified in subregulation (1) of this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalty specified in section 40 or 104 of the Act.

PART V—MISCELLANEOUS.

24.

Easements.


(1) An application for an easement under section 36 of the Act shall be in Form G1 in the Eighth Schedule to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

(2) The director shall, within fourteen days of receipt of the application, give written notice of the application to any person who has an interest in the land over which the easement is being sought.
(3) The director shall, in the notice referred to under subregulation (2) of this regulation, invite the affected person to— inspect the application at the director’s office; (a) (b) make any objection or written submission to the director within (c) one month on receipt of the notice; and indicate whether he or she wishes to be heard in person by the director.
(4) The director may, on hearing any objection under subregulation (3)(b) or submission under subregulation (3)(c) of this regulation grant a certificate of easement in Form G2 of the Eighth Schedule.

25.

Water charges.

(1) A person referred to in regulation 3 of these Regulations shall pay the relevant annual water charge specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) A person shall pay the water charge referred to in subregulation (1) of this regulation whether or not that person has been granted a permit under regulation 3 of these Regulations.

(3) The director may specify— (a) any date or dates by which an amount of charge due under this regulation shall be paid; or that any amount of charge payable under this regulation may be paid in installments.
(b) (4) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) or (2) or this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalty specified in section 40 or 104 of the Act.

26.

Register.

(1) The director shall keep a register of any works and uses of water registered under these Regulations.

(2) The register shall contain the information set out in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations and any other information which the director may consider appropriate.
(3) The director may revise the register— (a) to take into account any change in the ownership or occupation of land; to correct any error; or to take into account any surrender, cancellation, variation, or alteration of any permit.

(b) (c) (4) Subject to this regulation, the director may keep the register in such form as the director considers appropriate.

27.

Offences and penalties.


(1) A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 21, 22 , 23 or 25 of these Regulations commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalty specified in section 40 or 104 of the Act.
(2) No person shall— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) contravene any condition attached to a water permit issued under regulation 3 of these Regulations; construct a borehole or fit a motorised pump on a borehole except in accordance with a drilling permit; contravene any condition attached to a drilling permit; carry out any construction works except in accordance with the construction permit; contravene any condition attached to a construction permit; if his or her drilling permit has been cancelled under these Regulations, construct a borehole or fit any pump to a borehole except in accordance with a new drilling permit; or if his or her construction permit has been cancelled under these Regulations, construct any works or fit any motorised pump, except in accordance with a new construction permit.
(3) A person who contravenes any provision of subregulation (2) of this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalty specified in section 40 or 104 of the Act.

28.

Validation and saving.

(1) Anything done or made before the coming into force of these Regulations in relation to waste permits, drilling and construction permits, which would have been done or made under these Regulations, shall be deemed to have been done or made under these Regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1) of this regulation anything done or made under subregulation (1) of this regulation shall continue in force until terminated by the director in order to bring it in conformity with the terms and conditions under these Regulations.

(3) For the avoidance of doubt, the termination under subregulation (2) of this regulation shall not release the holder of a permit from any liability incurred and due under the permit.

_____ reg.

3(2)(a).

SCHEDULES First Schedule.


Application forms for permits.

Republic of Uganda Form A.

Application for a Surface Water Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Complete this form if you want to obtain a permit for works or uses relating to surface water.

Depending on what you want to do, you will also have to complete Part A, B, C, D, E, F or G. 1.
Names and addresses Name of individual/association/company/public authority1 ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________ Telephone ______________________________ District _________________________________________________________________ Designation _____________________________________________________________ Acting for company/partnership/cooperative society/corporation1 ___________________ Postal address (if different from above) _______________________________________ 1Delete what is not applicable.
2.

Land requiring water Name of landowner where the works and use of water will occur _________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Address of owner ________________________________________________________ Property regime of land _________________________________________________ ( ) Bona fide occupants ( ) Mailo ( ) Customary ( ) Leasehold ( ) Freehold If leasehold, indicate: Volume ____________ If mailo or freehold, indicate: Block ____________ Plot No.
____________ Folio No.

____________ Location of land where works and use of water will occur _________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ District __________________________ Area of that land ___________ (in hectares) Subcounty __________________________ County __________________________ Village ____________________________ Parish __________________________ 3.
Source of water ( ) River ( ) Stream ( ) Swamp Select the source of water to be diverted, stored or used— ( ) Lake ( ) Lagoon ( ) Wetland ( ) Dam ( ) Channel ( ) Dry riverbed ( ) Ditch ( ) Other ______________________ Common name of the source of water _______________________________________ Specific point where the water will be diverted, stored or used _____________________ Side of the water uptake (when applicable) District where the water update is located (when applicable) _______________________ (Attach a topographic map 1:50,000, indicating location of the intake works.)
( ) Right bank ( ) Left bank Official Use Only Basin __________________________ Catchment _________________________ National grid reference of point of water uptake Lat.

___________ Long __________ 4.

Use of water or works Tick one or more boxes as appropriate.
Proposed use of water Mean volume (cubic metres per day) ( ) Irrigation ( ) Livestock ( ) Urban domestic ( ) Rural domestic ( ) Industrial ( ) Fisheries _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ ( ) Services _______________________________________ ( ) Power generation _______________________________________ ( ) Recreational ( ) Other (specify) _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Total mean volume _______________________________________ Depending on the use of water, you will also have to complete Part A, B, C, D, E, F or G. 5.
Technical details of any diversion 5.1 Gravity diversion (a) Details of canal— Width at bottom ________ metres Width at full supply level ________ metres Depth of water at full supply level __________________________________ metres Length ________________________________________________________ metres Gradient, fall per 100 metres _______________________________________ metres Average velocity _______________________________________ metres per second Estimated discharge at full supply depth _________________ cubic metres per day Materials of which canal is constructed ____________________________________ (b) Details of pipe— Internal diameter ____________ millimetres Length_______________ metres Hydraulic gradient, fall in 100 metres ________________________________ metres Pipe thickness ______________________________________________ millimetres Description of pipe material _____________________________________________ (c) Details of other structures such as siphons, flumes, tunnels, etc.
_________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ( ) No If so, name of land affected _____________________________________________ Name of its owners and occupiers ________________________________________ (e) How do you propose to measure the volume of water used?

____________________ (f) What type of measuring equipment will be installed?

_________________________ (d) Will any canals, pipes or structures be on another person’s land?
( ) Yes 5.2 Diversion by pump Type of pump— ( ) Centrifuge ( )Submersible ( ) Solar ( ) Other (specify) __________________ Type of driving machine and fuel used ________________________________________ Brake horsepower of machine ____________________________________________ HP Elevation of pump above sea level _____________________________________ metres How will the pump be connected to driving machine?
____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Internal diameter of suction main _______________________________________ inches Maximum height of suction _________________________________________________ Length of suction pipe ___________________________________________ millimetres Height to which the pump will lift the water ______________________________ metres Internal diameter of delivery pipe ______________________________________ inches Length of delivery pipe ______________________________________________ metres Pumping hours per day ____________________________________________ hours/day Quantity of water to be pumped when plant is working __________ cubic metres per day ( ) No Will any canals, pipes or structures be on another person’s land?
( ) Yes If Yes, name of land affected ____________________________________________ Name of its owners and occupiers ________________________________________ 6.

Other information Will the water be used in any way which could increase the silt, gravel or other solids in the water source, or make it likely to harm people, animals, fish, crops, or gardens?

( ) Yes ( ) No Give details of any other water permits relating to the same land as this application.
_______________________________________________________________________ When will you begin to use all the water applied for?

____________________________ (Attach your development plan) For how long will you require a water permit?

__________________________________ Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ________________________________ Date _________________________ Note—When you have completed this form and the appropriate parts, you must attach cash or cheque for ________________ shillings for processing the application and send them to: The Director Directorate of Water Development P.O.

Box 20026 Kampala The director may require you to advertise this application at your cost in a way specified by the director.
Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part A.

Domestic purposes.

How much water will you require for each or any of the following purposes?

Number or description Mean volume of water required (cubic metres per day) 1.

• Household and sanitary use • Number of low density houses • Number of occupants of medium density houses • Number of occupants of high density houses 2.
Stock watering— • Number of large stock • Type ___________________________ • Number of small stock • Type ___________________________ 3.

• Cattle • Sheep • Others (specify) • Number of animal dips 4.

Other nonindustrial farming operations (please describe) _________________________________ _________________________________ 5.

Total mean volume Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made pursuant to this application nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names __________________________________ Date ____________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part B.

Public purposes.

1.

How much water will you require for each or any of the following purposes?
Quantity required (cubic metres per day) Present In five years time (a) Municipal, urban or community purposes or supply to others in return for payment (b) Any other purposes (specify) __________________________________ (c) Total water required for public purposes 2.
If water is required for purposes mentioned in paragraph 1(a) of this Part, please provide the following estimates— Density number of Low house Medium occupant High occupant Estimated population at present Estimated population 5 years hence Estimated population 10 years hence Estimated population 20 years hence 3.

If water is required for purposes mentioned in paragraph 1(b) of this Part, to what use will the water be put?

_____________________________________________________ 4.
Will the applicant supply water to any other person, in return for payment?

__________ ______________________________________________________________________ Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made pursuant to this application nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ________________________________ Date ______________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part C. Industrial purposes.
Quantity of water required (cubic metres per day) Number of hours per day that factory will be working Periods during the year when water will be required normal ________ maximum _____ (a) Stream raising, cooling and condensing water (b) Manufacturing— (i) Process water (ii) Effluent dilution (c) Coffee pulping and washing (d) Other purposes (e) Total water required for industrial purposes (f) If water is required for (b) or (d) of this Part, to what use will the water be put?
Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.

I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names __________________________________ Date ____________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part D. Irrigation purposes.
Please provide the following information— Crop Area (hectares) Growing season (months) Crops to be irrigated and area of each (1) __________ (2) __________ (3) __________ (4) __________ to to to to (b) Quantity of water in cubic metres per day Jan _____ April _____ Jul _____ Oct _____ Feb _____ May _____ Aug _____ Nov _____ Mar_____ June _____ Sep _____ Dec _____ (c) What type of soil will be irrigated?

(d) Is the subsoil permeable to drainage?


(e) Describe what drainage works will be constructed on the irrigated land.

(f) How will you dispose of unused water?

Name the water source to which it will be returned.

Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken pursuant to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names __________________________________ Date ___________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part E. Use of water for power generation.
Please provide the following information— (a) Purpose for which power is required (b) Brake horsepower to be developed— (i) Maximum __________________________________ (ii) Minimum __________________________________ BHP BHP (c) Gross fall or head available for power production at the following river stages at low stage _________________________________ (i) (ii) at normal stage _____________________________ (iii) at high stage ________________________________ metres metres metres (Only answer items (i) and (ii) if the power to be developed is in excess of 100 HBP.).
The net fall or head to be used in (b) above ________________ metres The water required to develop in (b) above ________________ m3/day Type of machines to be installed ________________________ Number of machines to be installed ______________________ How will water be returned to its sources after use?
___________________________________________________ State length of any return channel _______________________ metres Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.

I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ___________________________________ Date ____________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part F. Construction of dam.

1.
1.

Please provide the following information for all dams— (a) Nature of stream bed at site (e.g., sound rock, fissured rock, soil, sand) _____________________________________________________________ (b) Nature of walls of river at site (e.g., sand, soil) __________________________ (c) Will dam be founded on sound rock?

_________________________________ (d) Will dam be founded on any material which may be eroded by underflow?
______________________________________________________________ (e) Describe type of dam (e.g., earth with core wall, concrete, masonry) _______________________________________________________________ (f) Length of crest of dam (m.) ________ Maximum height of dam (m.) ________ Thickness at crest (m.) ___________ Thickness at base (m.) _______________ (g) Estimated area of reservoir at spillway (ha.)
____________________________ (h) Estimated reservoir storage capacity (m.3) _____________________________ (i) Will the submerged area at high flood level be on another person’s land?

( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, give the name and other landowners.

_______________________________________________________________ (j) Is either bank of the stream at the site of dam owned by another person?

( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, give the name of other landowners.
______________________________________________________________ (k) Will any other works, including weirs, already constructed or being constructed be affected by the head and/or tail water level of the proposed works?

( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, give full details of the works affected.

__________________________________________________________________ 2.
If the dam exceeds 70,000 cubic metres in volume or 5 metres in height, please provide the following information about its catchment area— area of surface catchment (km.2) (a) (b) maximum length of catchment (km.)

average breadth of catchment (km.)


(c) ruling slope of catchment (fall per kilometre) (d) nature of ground of catchment (e.g., rocky, stony soil, clay (e) soil) vegetation of catchment (e.g., forest, shrub, pasture, crop) (f) ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ 3.

Please provide the following information about means of disposing of flood waters— (a) Will the dam act as a weir?

(b) Will there be bypasses or waste weirs on one or both flanks?
_______________ (c) State the width and depth of the bypasses below the crest of the dam— ( ) Yes ( ) No Width (m.) ___________________ Depth (m.) _______________________ (d) If bypasses or waste weirs are to be constructed, state nature of material in which they will be excavated ________________________________________ (e) State maximum capacity of the weir (m.3/sec.)
___________________________ (f) State nature of material to be used for lining the bypasses or waste weirs ________________________________________________________________ (g) Gradient of waste weir ___________________________________________ If you propose to use some other method to dispose of flood waters, please give details.
_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.

I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names __________________________________ Date ____________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part G. Other purposes.

Describe the amount of water that you will require for any other purposes.

Purpose Number or description Mean volume of water required (cubic metres per day) 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
2.

3.

4.

5.

Total mean volume Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.

I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ________________________________ Date _______________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Republic of Uganda Form B.

Application for a Groundwater Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Complete this form if you want to obtain a permit for a borehole or use of groundwater.
If you are applying for a permit to use water from a borehole, you must attach the borehole completion report for that borehole (Third Schedule).

1.
Names and addresses Name of individual/association/company/public authority1 _______________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Designation _____________________________________________________________ Acting for company/partnership/cooperative society/corporation1 ___________________ District _________________________________________________________________ Postal address (if different from above) _______________________________________ 1Delete what is not applicable.
2.

Land requiring water Name of landowner where borehole is constructed and water will be used ____________ _______________________________________________________________________ Address of owner _________________________________________________________ Property regime of land— ( ) Bona fide occupants ( ) Mailo ( ) Customary ( ) Leasehold ( ) Freehold Folio ________________ No.

________________ If leasehold, indicate: If mailo or freehold, indicate: Block _______________ Plot No.
_____________ Location of land where the borehole is or will be ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ District ___________________________ Area of that land (in hectares) __________ County ___________________________ Subcounty __________________________ Parish ____________________________ Village _____________________________ 3.
Source of water Select the source of water as appropriate— ( ) Borehole ( ) Dug well ( ) Spring ( ) Other (specify) __________________ 4.
Details of the borehole Borehole number ___________________ ___________________ Date drilled Diameter ___________________ Linning/Casings ___________________ Driller __________________________ Depth ___________________________ Test Yield ________________________ Basin _______________________ Aquifer __________________________ National grid reference of point of water uptake: Long.

___________ Lat.

___________ Official Use Only 5.

Use of water or works Tick one or more boxes as appropriate.
Proposed use of water ( ) Irrigation ( ) Livestock ( ) Urban domestic ( ) Rural domestic ( ) Industrial ( ) Fisheries ( ) Services ( ) Power generation ( ) Recreational ( ) Other (specify) Mean volume (cubic metres per day) __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Total mean volume __________________________________ 6.
Construction details Type of pump ( ) Centrifuge ( ) Submersible ( ) Solar ( ) Other (specify) _________________ Type of driving machine and fuel used ________________________________________ Brake horsepower of machine ____________________________________________ HP Elevation of pump above sea level _____________________________________ metres How is pump connected to driving machine?
___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Internal diameter of suction main _______________________________________ inches Maximum height of suction ___________________________________________ metres Height to which water is to be lifted above pump __________________________ metres Length of delivery pipe _______ metres Pumping hours per day _______ hours/day Quantity of water to be pumped when plant is working __________ cubic metres per day How do you propose to measure the volume of water used?
_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 7.

Other information What alternative sources of water does the application have?

( ) Urban water supply ( ) Surface water ( ) Rural water supply ( ) Other (specify) __________________________________________________ Existing boreholes within one kilometre of the site to which this applicant refers are— ( ) None ( ) Available If available, how many?
_______________________ Distance from site Name of farm Borehole number (if known) _______________________ _____________________________ ______________ _______________________ _____________________________ ______________ (Attach a sketch map, on a scale not less than 1:25,000, showing land boundaries, the approximate position of the proposed borehole, existing boreholes within one kilometre of the proposed boreholes and any source of surface water.)

For how long will you require a water permit?


__________________________________ Is the source of water located in an area of a gazetted water authority ( ) No ( ) Yes Name of water authority ___________________________________________________ Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ________________________________ Date _______________________ Note—When you have completed this form and the appropriate attachments, you must attach cash or cheque for _____________________ shillings for processing the application and send them to: The Director Directorate of Water Development P.O.

Box 20026 Kampala The director may require you to advertise this application at your cost in a way specified by the director.
Attach a copy of the borehole completion report.

Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ _____ Second Schedule.

Fees and charges.

Republic of Uganda regs.

3(2)(b), 8(2), 15), 24(1), 25(1).

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

Fees Amount (Shs.)
Fees Amount (Shs.)

For processing an application for— (a) registration of existing works or use (b) water permit (c) renewal of a water permit (d) an easement (e) a drilling permit (f) a construction permit (g) renewing a drilling permit (h) renewing a construction permit 100,000 450,000 50,000 100,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Annual charges Amount (Shs.)
For taking and using water under a water permit— (a) up to 400 cubic metres per day (b) more than 400 cubic metres per day but less than 1,000 cubic metres per day (c) 1,000 cubic metres per day or more.

2.

For operating any works which impound water for nonconsumptive uses e.g., for hydropower of— (a) 10-50 megawatts (b) 50-100 megawatts (c) over 100 megawatts _____ 200,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 20,000,000 reg.

3(2)(c).

Third Schedule.

Borehole Completion Report.


Republic of Uganda Borehole Completion Report.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Water point information.

1.

Identification and location data Type of water point: ( ) Borehole Identification: Project I.D.

No.
No.

__________ Location: Longitude E _________ District __________ Parish __________ Water point ownership: Water point use: County __________ Village __________ ( ) Private ( ) Domestic ( ) Industrial ( ) Low yield Water point abandoned: Date abandoned ____________________________ ( ) Dug well ( ) Augered shallow well Latitude N/S _________ Altitude _______ Subcounty __________ Water point __________ ( ) Communal ( ) Irrigation ( ) Water quality ( ) Institutional ( ) Livestock ( ) Technical 2.
Site selection data Site by: Organisation ___________________________________________________ Name of person ___________________________ Title _________________________ Date sited ______________________________________________________________ Method of site selection: Resistivity ________ Electromagnetic ______________ Seismic ____________ Other (specify) ___________________________________ None ______________ Attach site selection results.

3.
3.

Construction data Contractor ___ __________________________________________________________ Drilled by: Name of person ___________________________ Title _____________ ( ) Mud rotary Method of construction: ( ) Air rotary ( ) Augered ( ) Other (specify) ______________________________ Date for completion of construction __________________________________________ Total depth of borehole/well at date of completion (m.) ___________________________ ( ) Cable tool ( ) Dug Water/well diameter: mm.
________________ From _______________ To _________________ mm.

________________ From _______________ To _________________ mm.

________________ From _______________ To _________________ Permanent casing/well ring diameter: mm _____________ Permanent casing/well ring diameter: ( ) PVC ( ) Other ____________________________ ( ) None ( ) Cement ( ) Bentonite ( ) Other _________ ( ) Mild steel ( ) Bricks ( ) Concrete Borehole sealing: Filter slot size and intervals: mm.
________________ From _______________ To _________________ mm.

________________ From _______________ To _________________ mm.

________________ From _______________ To _________________ ( ) Gravel pack Borehole filters: Well development: Duration (hrs.)

_________________________________________ Method of development: ( ) Natural pack ( ) Air lift ( ) Bailed ( ) Other (specify) ______________________________ ( ) Compressed air 4.
Installation data Type of pump: ( ) Submersible pump ( ) Centrifugal pump ( ) Handpump ( ) Other _________________________ ( ) Bucket Date of pump installation: (day/month/year) __________________________________ Name of pump ______________________ Pump capacity __________________m.3/h.

Pump installation/intake depth _______________________________________ m.b.g.l.

Riser pipe material: ( ) Galvanised iron ( ) Stainless steel ( ) PVC ( ) Other Riser pipe diameter __________________ mm.
Pumping rod material: ( ) Galvanised iron ( ) Stainless steel ( ) Wire ( ) Other Pumping rod diameter ________________ mm.

5.

Hydrogeological data Depth to bedlock (m.b.g.l.)

______________________________________________ Overall geological setting ________________________________________________ Lithology (m.b.g.l.
): From __________________ To ________________ Description ___________________ From __________________ To ________________ Description ___________________ From __________________ To ________________ Description ___________________ From __________________ To ________________ Description ___________________ From __________________ To ________________ Description ___________________ Water strike (m.b.g.l.)
____________________ ____________________ __________________________ ____________________ ____________________ __________________________ ____________________ ____________________ __________________________ Yield m./h.

Acquifer 6.
Acquifer 6.

Hydrochemical data ( ) Pumping Date of sampling (day/month/year) ___________________________________________ ( ) Bucket Sampling method: Sample preservation: ( ) None ( ) Other ______ Samples analysed: Name __________________________________________________ Organisation ___________________________________________________________ ( ) Air-lift sampling ( ) Acid Parameter Unit Result Date Field/Lab Turbidity Temp.
(time of sampling) Conductivity pH Total alkalinity (CaC03) Hardness (CaC03) Calcium (Ca2+) Magnesium (Mg2+) Sodium (Na+) Potassium (K+) +) Carbonate (C03 Bicarbonate (HC03) Sulphate (S04 Chloride (C1) 2) Nitrate (N03) FTU EC uS/cm.

— mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

Ammonium (NH4) Total Iron (Fe2+ + Fe3+) Manganese (Mn2+) Flouride (F) Free Carbondioxide (C02) Free Carbonmonoxide (C0) Total dissolved solids mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.

mg./1.


mg./l.

mg./1.

Faecal coli no/100 ml.

7.

Yield test, flow and water level data Spec.

capacity (m./h./m.)
capacity (m./h./m.)

( ) Yes Drawdown (m.) _______________ __________________________ _______________ __________________________ _______________ __________________________ _______________ __________________________ ( ) Yes Test carried out by: Organisation ___________________________________________ Name ____________________________ Title _________________________________ Date of test _______________________ Duration of test ____________________ hrs.

A.

Step pumping test ( ) No Step Yield (m./h.)


______________ 1.

______________ 2.

______________ 3.

4.

______________ B.

Constant discharge ( ) No Average discharge during test (m.3/h.)

________________________________________ Static water (m.b.g.l.

)__________________ Date measured ______________ Transmission (m.2/day) _________________ Hydrofracturing?

C. Natural flow: D. Air lift test: Attach pump test results.

Specific capacity (m.3/h./m.)


_________ If yes, day/month/year _____________ ( ) Yes ( ) Yes ( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) No ( ) No level, SWL 8.

Other information (include information not catered for in the above sections) 9.

Details of organisation submitting data Name __________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ Telephone No.

_____________________________ Fax No.


______________________ Email __________________________________________________________________ Name of responsible officer ________________________________________________ Title ___________________________________________________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________ Date of data submission ____________________________________________________ Stamp of organisation _____ reg.

7(1).

Fourth Schedule.


Forms of water permits.

Republic of Uganda Form C1.

Water Permit (Surface Water).

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

Permit No.
_____________________________________________________________ Name and address _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ You are 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, subcounty, parish, village): ______________________________________________________________________ This permit shall be valid from (date) ________________ to (date) _______________ In addition to the conditions specified in the Act and any other law in force, this permit is subject to the following conditions— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the permit is granted for a period not exceeding ______________________ years; the maximum amount of water which may be taken is ________________ m.3/day; annual charges ______________________________________________ shillings; the protection or control of in-stream uses of water of ___ cubic metres per second; the installation and use of measuring devices or pumps; and __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _________________________ Date ___________________________________________ Signature Official Stamp ___________________________________________ Name Director of Water Development Republic of Uganda Form C2.
Water Permit (Groundwater).

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Permit No.
______________________________________________________________ Name and address ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ You are granted a permit in respect of extraction of ground water using the following equipment ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Purposes for which the water will be used _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Location of point of extraction (district, county, subcounty, parish, village) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ This permit shall be valid from (date) ______________ to (date) __________________ In addition to the conditions specified in the Act and any other law in force, this permit is subject to the following conditions— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the permit is granted for a period not exceeding ________________________ years; the maximum amount of water which may be taken is _________________ m.3/day; annual charges _______________________________________________ shillings; the protection of the aquifer; the installation and use of measuring devices or pumps; and _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Date _____________________________________ Signature Official Stamp _____________________________________ Name Director of Water Development _____ Fifth Schedule.
reg.

7(4).

Registration of transfer of water permit.

Republic of Uganda Form D. Registration of Transfer of Water Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

Note—This form should be used to register the transfer of a water permit for an existing abstraction to the new owner of the premises to which it applies.

If the use is to change in any way, a new permit must be obtained before the changes can be implemented.
Please complete the relevant sections of this form in triplicate IN BLOCK LETTERS and return it to the director within 21 days of the transfer.

I/We notify the authority that the water permit, Reference No.

___________, was transferred to the new holder on ______________________ (insert date) Signature of new holder __________________________________________ Date __________________________________________________________ Signed on behalf of ______________________________________________ 1.
Names and addresses of new holder (or new holder’s agent) Name of company/partnership/public corporation/NGO/cooperative society1 __________ ______________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Telephone ____________________________ Designation ___________________________________________________________ Acting for company/partnership/public corporation/NGO/cooperative society1 _________ _______________________________________________________________________ Postal address (if different from above) _______________________________________ District ________________________________________________________________ Main activity ____________________________________________________________ 1 Delete what is not applicable.
2.

Reasons for transfer Please give your reasons for transferring this permit to other persons or company.

Declaration of the Applicant I/We certify that the information provided in this form is complete and correct to the best of my/our knowledge.2 Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Names in full _____________________________ Date ______________________ When you have completed this form, you must return it to the Director of Water Development, P.O.
Box 20026, Kampala together with any attachments indicated above.

Note—The director may require— – further information – to discuss the transfer with you, before making a determination as to whether the proposed transfer is acceptable.

2 Delete what is not applicable.

Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Official stamp _____________________________________ Signature _____ Sixth Schedule.

reg.
reg.

15(1).

Drilling and construction applications and permits.

Republic of Uganda Form E. Drilling Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Complete this form if you want to apply for a drilling permit.

Be sure to provide all the information described in Parts A, B and C, using as many sheets as necessary.

1.
Names and addresses Name of company/partnership/public corporation/NGO/cooperative society1 __________ _____________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________________________________________________ Designation ____________________________________________________________ Acting for company/partnership/public corporation/NGO/cooperative society1 _____________________________________________________________________ Postal address (if different from above) _______________________________________ District ________________________________________________________________ Main activity __________________________________________________________ 1Delete what is not applicable.
2.

Company/public corporation/cooperative society/NGO/partnership information Date of registration _______________________________________________________ Trading Licence Investment No./Investment Licence No.

_________________________ Date of issue ____________________________________________________________ TIN No.
_______________________________________________________________ List the full names and citizenship of each director: Names (1) ______________________________________ (2) ______________________________________ (3) ______________________________________ (4) ______________________________________ Citizenship ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ 3.
Bankers Please provide the name and address of your firm’s bankers: Name __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Address _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ 4.

Referees Please provide the names and addresses of two referees who can comment on the character, competence and reputation of yourself and your firm: Name 1.

________________________ 2.


________________________ Address ________________________ ________________________ Telephone ________________ ________________ You must provide all the information contained on Parts A, B and C. Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names _____________________________________ Date ___________________ Note—When you have completed this form and the appropriate attachments, you must attach cash or cheque for _________ shillings for processing the application and send them to: The Director Directorate of Water Development P.O.

Box 20026 Kampala The director may require you to advertise this application at your cost in a way specified by the director.
Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Please provide the following information on separate sheets.

Each sheet shall be signed and dated.

Equipment— (a) Give the following details on at least three of the drilling rigs possessed: make, model, age (years), last overhaul, rated capacity, truck/trailer mounted, years with company, mast capacity (kgs.

), draw works capacity (kgs.


), drill pipe diameter, drill collar diameter, drill collar weight, foam/water injection, mud circulation.

(b) Give the following details on at least three of the compressors possessed: make, model, age (years), last overhaul, rated capacity (cfm.

), rated pressure (bar), rig/truck/trailer mounted, years with company.

(c) Give the following details on at least three test pumping equipment: make, model, age (years), last overhaul, lift capacity (kgs.
), rising main diameter, diameter submersible pump, capacity submersible pump, power source, rig/truck/mounted, years with company.

(d) Specific make, type, rising and numbers on the following miscellaneous equipment: air hammers, drilling bits, mud pumps, generators, well development equipment, cemmenting tools, fishing tools, water level dippers, conductivity metres, radio communication equipment.
(e) Give the following details on the vehicles possessed (six maximum): make, model, age (years), last overhaul, 4WD (yes/no), loading capacity, years with company.

Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ Part A.

Application for a Drilling Permit.

To be completed in triplicate.

Please provide information about the contractor’s experience as follows: Contractor’s experience Client Years Technique No.
Bhs.

Average depth Signed by managing director as a true and accurate account of the company’s drilling experience.

Date __________________ Signed ______________________________ Names in full ________________________________________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) ___________ (M) ____________ (Y) ____________ Application number _________________________________ Part B.
Please provide the following information about the drilling superintendent, driller (1) and driller (2) as appropriate and as shown on the next table.

All three formats must be signed by the drilling superintendent as an accurate account of his or her drilling experience.

Drilling superintendent Name Age Years of drilling experience –Total: With company: Details of drilling experience: Client Position Technique No.
Bhs Depth Signed by drilling superintendent as a true and accurate account of the company’s drilling experience.
Signed ____________________________ Date ___________________ Names in full __________________________________________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) ___________ (M) ____________ (Y) ____________ Application number _________________________________ Part C. Driller (1) Name Age Years of drilling experience –Total: With company: Details of drilling experience: Client Position Technique No.

Bhs Depth Signed by driller (1) as an accurate account of his/her drilling experience.
Date ____________________ Signed _____________________________ Names in full __________________________________________________ Witnessed by drilling superintendent _______________________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _________ (M) __________ (Y) ___________ Application number _________________________________ Official Stamp ____________________________ Signature Driller (2) Name Age Years of drilling experience –Total: With company: Details of drilling experience: Client Position Technique No.
Bhs Depth Signed by driller (2) as an accurate account of his/her drilling experience.

Date ___________________ Signed _______________________________ Names in full __________________________________________________ Witnessed by drilling superintendent _______________________________ Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _________ (M) __________ (Y) ___________ Application number _________________________________ Official Stamp ____________________________ Signature reg.

15(2).
15(2).

Republic of Uganda Form F1.

Application for a Construction Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

1.
Names and addresses Name of company/cooperative society/ public corporation/partnership1 ______________ _____________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ Telephone ____________________ Designation ______________________________ Acting for company/partnership/public corporation/NGO/cooperative society1 Postal address (if different from above) _____________________________________ District ________________________________________________________________ Main activity ____________________________________________________________ 1 Delete what is not applicable.
2.

Company/cooperative society/public corporation/partnership name Will you work for a company under your permit?

( ) Yes If yes, please give the name, address, registered number and trading licence of that company.

Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ Date of registration _______________________________________________________ Trading Licence No.
______________________________________________________ ( ) No 3.

Equipment List the relevant construction equipment and vehicles possessed by you or your employer.

Attach an extra sheet of paper if necessary.

4.

Staff Give brief details of the name, age, relevant qualifications and experience of any people employed by you or the company, who will work on construction under the permit.

5.

Your experience What formal qualifications do you have to undertake a construction work?
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Give details of any previous construction permit which you have held.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Give the following details about any construction work you have previously undertaken: Client name _____________________________________________________________ Description of work _______________________________________________________ Date of work ____________________________________________________________ 6.
Further relevant information Attach any other relevant information to that already specified.

Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.

I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ____________________________ Date ___________________________ Note—When you have completed this form and the appropriate attachments, you must attach cash or cheque for ________________ shillings for processing the application and send them to: The Director Directorate of Water Development P.O.

Box 20026 Kampala The director may require you to advertise this application at your cost in a way specified by the director.
Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ reg.

18.

Republic of Uganda Form F2.

Drilling Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Permit No.
______________________________________________________________ Name and address _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ You are authorised to operate the business of constructing boreholes in the following districts of Uganda: ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ This permit shall be valid from (date) _________________ to (date) ________________ In addition to the conditions specified in regulations 20 and 21 of the Water (Water Resources) Regulations, this permit is subject to the following conditions: 1.
____________________________________________________________________ 2.

___________________________________________________________________ 3.

___________________________________________________________________ 4.

___________________________________________________________________ 5.

___________________________________________________________________ 6.
___________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Signature _____________________________ Official stamp ______________________________________ Name Director of Water Development reg.

18.

Republic of Uganda Form F3.

Construction Permit.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Permit No.
____________________________________________________________ Name and address ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ You are authorised to carry out the following works: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Location (district, county, subcounty, parish, villages, volume /block, folio number/plot number): _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ This permit shall be valid from (date) _________________ to (date) ________________ In addition to the extra conditions specified in the Water (Water Resources) Regulations and other laws in force, this permit is subject to the following conditions: 1.
____________________________________________________________________ 2.

____________________________________________________________________ 3.

____________________________________________________________________ 4.

____________________________________________________________________ 5.

____________________________________________________________________ 6.
____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ Date ___________________________________ Signature Official Stamp ___________________________________ Name Director of Water Development _____ Seventh Schedule.

Register.

regs.

21(1), 26(2).

To be completed in triplicate.

Surface waters.
An entry in the register concerning any works or use for which a permit is granted under regulation 3 of the Water (Water Resources) Regulations, which relates to surface water, must include— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) the name of the person or corporate entity who has registered, or to whom a permit has been granted; the address of the person or corporate entity who has registered, or to whom a permit has been granted; the location of the works; the name of the district where the works and use of water occurs or will occur, if applicable; the name of the basin where water uptake is located; the name of the catchment where water uptake is located; the name of the waterway on which works are situated, if applicable; the number of the relevant construction completion report; the name of the contractor who constructed the works; the date on which the construction was completed; the capacity of the diversion or impoundment; the frequency and rate of any withdrawal or diversion of water; the amount of water abstracted or that will be authorised to be abstracted in the permit; the description of the purpose for which water is used; the permit number; the duration of the permit; the expiration date of the permit; the authority that granted the permit; the registration folio of the permit or the registration folio of the works or water use; the date of registration; the authority that registers the permit or works or water use; any significant changes to the status of the permit; (t) (u) (v) (w) any relevant conditions attached to the registration or permit.
Ground waters.
An entry in the register concerning any borehole or use of water from a borehole for which a permit is granted under regulation 3 of the Water (Water Resources) Regulations, must include— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) the name of the person or corporate entity who has registered, or to whom a permit has been granted; the address of the person or corporate entity who has registered, or to whom a permit has been granted; the location of the borehole; the name of the district where the works and use of water occurs or will occur, if applicable; the name of the basin where water uptake is located; the name of the aquifer where water uptake is or will be located; the name of the relevant borehole completion report; the name of the driller who constructed the borehole; the date on which construction was completed; the depth, diameter and lining of the borehole; the capacity of any pump attached to the borehole; the frequency and rate of any withdrawals or discharges from the borehole; the amount of water abstracted or that will be authorised to be abstracted; the description of the purpose for which water is used; a description of the water supply system; the permit number; the duration of the permit; the expiration date of the permit; the authority that granted the permit; the registration folio of the permit or the registration folio of the works or water use; the date of registration; the authority that registers the permit or works or water use; (u) (v) (w) any significant changes to the status of the permit; (x) any relevant conditions attached to the registration or permit.
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24(1).

Eighth Schedule.

Forms for easement.

Republic of Uganda Form G1.

Application for an Easement.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Complete this form if you have been unable to agree with a neighbour upon an easement over his/her land.

1.
Names and addresses Name of individual/association/company/public authority1 ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Physical address ________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Telephone ____________________________ Designation ____________________________________________________________ Acting for company/ownership/cooperative society/corporation1 ____________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Postal address (if different from above) _______________________________________ Town ____________________________ District ______________________________ Main activity ____________________________________________________________ 1 Delete what is not applicable.
2.

Location of land Name of landowner which will benefit from the easement _________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Address of that owner _____________________________________________________ District _________________________________________________________________ Property regime of land: ( ) Bona fide occupants ( ) Mailo ( ) Customary ( ) Leasehold ( ) Freehold If leasehold, indicate: Volume _________________ Folio No.
______________ If mailo or freehold, indicate: Block ___________ Plot No.

______________ Location of land where easement is sought _____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ District _________________________ Area of that land ____________ (in hectares) 3.
Source of water Select the source of water from or to which you wish to take water— ( ) River ( ) Lake ( ) Channel ( ) Dam ( ) Stream ( ) Lagoon ( ) Ditch ( ) Dry riverbed ( ) Swamp ( ) Wetland ( ) Borehole ( ) Dug well ( ) Spring Other (specify) ____________________________________________ Common name of the source of water ______________________________________ Specific point where the water is or will be taken Side of the water uptake (when applicable): ( ) Right bank ( ) Left bank District where the water uptake is located (when applicable) ____________________ Give details of any water permit you hold to take water from this source ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ (Attached a topographic map 1:50,000, indicating location of the intake works, the layout of the works, land which will benefit from the easement, land over which easement is sought.)
Official Use Only Basin _________________________ Catchment _____________________________ National grid reference of point of water uptake: Lat.

____________________________ Long.

______________________________ 4.

Easement Why do you require the easement?

___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What form will the easement take?
(e.g., right-of-way, to construct a pipeline or channel) _____________________________________________________________ What works, if any, do you want to construct on that land?

________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ For how long would you want the easement?

________________________________ 5.


People affected Give the number of the certificate of title for the land over which the easement is sought _______________________________________________________________________ Give the names and addresses of all people whom you know can claim an interest in that land _____________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________________ Which of these people have refused to grant you an easement?
__________________ (Please enclose copies of any relevant correspondence.)

6.

Accompanying information Please list all maps, plans or other documents enclosed with this application.

Declaration of the Applicant I certify that the information provided in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I also agree that no decision will be made nor action taken with respect to this application until I receive a notification from the directorate of water development that I have provided all the necessary information.
Signature of Applicant Official seal/stamp Full names ________________________ Date _______________________________ Note—When you have completed this form and the appropriate attachments, you must attach cash or cheque for __________________ shillings for processing the application and send them to: The Director Directorate of Water Development P.O.

Box 20026 Kampala The director may require you to advertise this application at your cost in a way specified by the director.
Official Use Only Reception date: (D) _____________ (M) ______________ (Y) ______________ Application number _________________________________ reg.

24(4).

Republic of Uganda Form G2.

Certificate of Easement.

The Water Act.

The Water Resources Regulations.

To be completed in triplicate.

Permit No.


____________________________________________________________ Name and address ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ You are granted an easement under section 36 of the Water Act and regulations 24 and 25 of the Water (Water Resources) Regulations.
Description of the benefitted land— _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Description of the burdened land (district, county, subcounty, parish, village, volume/block, folio number/plot number) _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Name of owner __________________________________________________________ Address of owner _________________________________________________________ Nature of burden imposed on burdened land ____________________________________ This permit shall be valid from (date) ___________________ to (date) ______________ This permit is subject to the following conditions— 1.
____________________________________________________________________ 2.

___________________________________________________________________ 3.

____________________________________________________________________ 4.

____________________________________________________________________ 5.

___________________________________________________________________ 6.
____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Date ______________________________________ Signature Official Stamp ______________________________________ Name Director of Water Development _____ History: S.I.

33/1998; S.I.

85/2000.

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