Decree No. 171/1999/ND-CP detailing the implementation of the Ordinance on the Protection of Traffic Works with regard to riverway traffic works. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Công Báo No. 2, 15 January, 2000, pp. 4-11. Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Waterworks Navigation Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Decree enters into force fifteen days after signing. Abstract This Decree establishes dam and embankment protection limits and navigation lanes, provides for the classification of inland waters, defines the responsibilities of public bodies regarding navigation waterworks in inland waters. "Inland waters" here includes also the sea coast waters, routes leading to islands, river mouths, etc. Inland waterways are classified as "central inland waterway system", "local inland waterway system", and "special use inland waterway system". Full text English