(1)  An owner of a dam may demonstrate the safe operation and maintenance of the dam by demonstrating compliance with an operation and maintenance manual submitted by the owner to the Minister.

(a) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(b) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(2)  An operation and maintenance manual –

(a) is to be in writing; and

(b) is to be in accordance with the regulations.

(3)  The Minister must accept an operation and maintenance manual if satisfied that it has been prepared in accordance with the regulations.