Decree-Law No. 176-A/88 ruling on Regional Territorial Plans (PROT). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Policy/planning Classification/declassification Land-use planning Institution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force five days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of 25 articles, revises the legal regime of Regional Territorial Plans (PROT) with the aim of a correct territorial order matching at the same time local and national interests. In particular, it defines the competences of the Ministry for Planning and Territorial Management, the deadlines for their preparation and their technical requirements. Full text Portuguese Website www.diramb.gov.pt