Decree-Law No. 97/166 ruling on the structure, competencies and functioning of the National Water Council. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, No. 150, Série I-A, 2 July 2004, pp. 3218-3221. Subject Water Keyword Institution Policy/planning Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law entered into force five days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of 15 articles, regulates the general objectives, structure, competencies and functioning procedures of the National Water Council. The Decree-Law amends articles 9 and 10 of Decree-Law No. 45/94 on planning procedures for water resources. Full text Portuguese Website www.diramb.gov.pt References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 45/94 on planning procedures for water resources. Legislation | Portugal | 1994 Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Protected area, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree-Law No. 84/2004 modifying the Decree-Law No. 97/166 ruling on the structure, competencies and functioning of the National Water Council. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX