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Project implementation procedure


For JWA projects, consensus is built on the project plan and cost through consultations with and the hearing of opinions of the heads of administrative organizations and prefectural governors concerned as well as water users, following the designated procedures in each step.

Basic investigations
(Article 2 of Water Resources
Development Promotion Law)

Designation of river system for
water resources development

(Article 3 of Water Resources
Development Promotion Law)

National Land Development Council

Hearing of opinions

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Cabinet approval

Designation of river system for water resources development

Prefectural governors concerned

Hearing of opinions

・Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare
・Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
・Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
・Heads of other administrative agencies concerned

Consultation

Basic Plan for Water
Resources development

(Article 4 of Water Resources
Development Promotion Law)

National Land Development Council

Hearing of opinions

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Cabinet approval

Basic Plan for Water Resources Development

Prefectural governors concerned

Hearing of opinions

・Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare
・Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
・Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
・Heads of other administrative agencies concerned

Consultation

Project implementation Plan
(Article 13 of Japan Water Agency Law)

Minister in charge

Consultation


Heads of administrative agencies concerned

Application
for
approval

Approval

JWA

Consultation


Prefectural governors concerned

Hearing of opinions
Agreement on cost sharing



Water users

Commencement of construction

Project completion

Facilities management regulataions
(Article 16 of Japan Water Agency Law)

Minister in charge

Consultation


Heads of administrative agencies concerned

Application
for
approval

Approval

JWA

Consultation


Prefectural governors concerned

Consultation


Water users

Commencement of management



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