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Act to amend the Environment Aims Act and the Water Supply Act (No. 570 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Water abstraction Institution Policy/planning Water supply Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Amendments of the Environment Aims Act made by this Act concern competences of the Ministry of the Environment as water district authority and municipal planning in relation with the conservation of water resources. A new Schedule specifying the contents of water plans is inserted. The Water Supply Act is amended with respect to regulation-making powers of the Ministry of the Environment, the right of appeal against decisions of the Ministry and local authorities and powers of municipal authorities in relation with the authorization of water abstraction, water conservation measures and fees.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinfo.dk

References - Legislation

Amends

Act on environmental goals for water bodies and the conservation of internationally protected areas (No. 1756 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water conservation zone, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Monitoring, Processing/handling, Water quality standards, Surface water, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Crustaceans

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Water supply, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX