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Act on protective measures (No. 35 of 1987).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Hydropower generation Inland waters Surface water Freshwater resources management Protection of environment Waterworks Sustainable use
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act applies to power plants in accordance with the Water Act. Article 1 contains a list of watercourses on which power plants can not be built, thus being exempted from permits in accordance with the Water Act. It further lays down rules regarding compensation following this prohibition.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi