# The Eels (England and Wales) Regulations 2009, Regulation 12: Construction, alteration etc of obstruction


(1) This regulation applies to—
(a) the construction of a new dam;
(b) alterations or maintenance made to an existing dam that are likely to affect the passage of eels around, over or through the dam;
(c) the construction or maintenance of a structure in or near waters that amounts to, or is likely to amount to, an obstruction.
(2) Any person who constructs, alters or maintains a dam or structure must first notify the appropriate agency.
(3) An application for, or variation of, a licence to abstract water or for impounding works under section 24 or 25 of the Water Resources Act 1991 is deemed to be notification for the purposes of this regulation.
(4) Failure to comply with paragraph (2) is an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3344/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eels-england-and-wales-regulations-2009/regulation-12
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