• is the specialised agency for hydrological facilities dealing with flood protection;
• is responsible for examinating projects and awarding compensation and financial aid under the hydraulic engineering act;
• monitors the implementation by the cantons of the hydraulic engineering act as well as the appropriate use of resources;
• sets guidelines on the handling and carrying out of projects and for the calculation of compensations and financial aid;
• monitors projects financed by federal resources;
• checks buildings and facilities that affect flood security;
• superintends the control of flow rates and lake levels.

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