Decree laying down provisions concerning flood areas, environmental targets and water planning. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Surface water Environmental planning Flood Policy/planning Zoning Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decree enters into force on 1 June 2005. Abstract The Decree of the Ministry of Environment is composed of 11 articles and six Annexes. The determination of areas by the competent regional offices of environment is regulated under Annex 1. Environmental targets are defined for achieving good levels of water quality within 2015. Further provisions deal with management plans of flood areas. 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 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. Legislation | European Union | 2000 Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX