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Decision on a planning zone ensuring protection against flooding in the aftermath of the catastrophe of 2005.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Flood Zoning Classification/declassification Inspection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Decision implements article 21 of the Federal Ordinance on waterworks of 2 November 1994. Following the flooding of 2005 the “alarm cards” shall be reviewed and classified anew. Until the endangered areas can be defined and inspected, a planning zone shall be created to prevent future floodings as set out in article 2 The planning zone shall be in force until 2010. The text consists of 7 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordonnance sur l'aménagement des cours d'eau (OACE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1994 (2016)

Keyword: Waterworks, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Research, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX