Act amending the Water Act (1193/2013).

Subject

Water

Keyword

Waterworks Water abstraction Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act amends the Water in various provisions concerning, among other things, application for and assessment water management project that require a permit, conditions for the review of terms of a permit, conditions for water-regulation projects, projects that carry risk of flood and application procedures in general.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Act (No. 587 of 2011).

Legislation | Finland | 2011 (2017)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Inland fisheries, Liability/compensation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Transport/storage, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Allocation/quota, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Priorities, Inland waters, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Drainage/land reclamation, Water rights, Sub-national agreement, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water abstraction, Well sinking/boreholes, Public water, Servitude, Sewerage, Recreational water use, Bed, Bank, Waterworks, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Transboundary effects, Hydropower generation, Business/industry/corporations, Wetlands, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX