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Cabinet Regulation No. 418 of 2011 on Water Bodies at Risk

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Surface water Water quality standards Protection of environment Basin/catchment/watershed Freshwater pollution Sustainable development Pollution control Inland waters
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation prescribes surface water bodies which are at risk of failing to meet good surface water status specified in the Water Management Law within the period of time provided for in the referred to law; and the requirements for the protection of water bodies at risk. According to the document, public persons and private persons must use or manage water resources in the water bodies referred to in Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Regulation, as well as use or plan to use the territories in the catchment area thereof so as to prevent or reduce the possible adverse impact on the water body concerned and improve the status thereof gradually, taking into account the requirements specified in the regulatory enactments.

Full text
English
Website
www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Management Law (2002)

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Marine area, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water quality standards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Flood, Right to water, Pollution control, Surface water, Groundwater, Sustainable use, Water supply, Wetlands, Aquaculture, Effluent waste water/discharge, Recreational water use, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Public health, River basin institution, Environmental standards, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Human rights, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX