Dam Installation Administrative Regulation.

Country/Territory: Germany
Territorial subdivision: Sachsen
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2001
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Administrative Regulation of the Saxon State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on requirements for planning, construction, running and maintenance of dams, water tanks and retention basins.

Subject: Water
Keyword: Inland waters Bed Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Waterworks Basin/catchment/watershed
Geographical area: Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract: The present Regulation enforces the Saxon Water Law in its version of 23 July 1998. In particular the Regulations lays down provisions relating to planning, construction, running and maintenance of dams, water tanks and retention basins. The text consists of 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Water legislation authorization (B); Planning (C); Construction (D); Running and monitoring (E); Maintenance (F); Plant documentation (G); Entry into force (H). One Annex is enclosed.
Full text: German
Website: www.sachsen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Saxony Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Flood, Registration, Expropriation, Monitoring, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX