Decree concerning the treatment of hazardous substances, properties of the emergency plan and on methods for preventing the deterioration of waters. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Hazardous substances Water quality standards Policy/planning Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decree enters into force on 1 April 2005. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Environment, which is composed of eight articles and one Annex, establishes details on: treatment of hazardous substances; properties of plans for preventing environmental damages that may be caused by hazardous substances; methods for preventing the deterioration of water quality. The Annex specifies properties and principles for drawing up the emergency plan. Full text Slovak Website www.b4b.sk References - Legislation Implements Water Act. Legislation | Slovakia | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX