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Decree on conditions and restrictions for the implementation of activities and spatial interventions in areas endangered by floods and related erosion of inland waters and the sea.

Country/Territory
Slovenia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Sea, Water
Keyword
Flood Hazards Coastal zone management Access-to-information Policy/planning Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree entered into force on 4 October 2008.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of 17 articles and two Annexes, sets out the conditions and restrictions on land use and implementation of activities in areas at risk from flooding and associated erosion of inland waters and the sea. The aims of this Regulation are: (1) to reduce the risk of adverse effects associated with floods, with a view to protecting human health, the environment, economic activities and cultural heritage; (2) to maintain riparian zones required for flood and erosion processes; (3) to ensure environmental objectives in the areas of flood and erosion in accordance with regulations governing environmental protection.

Full text
Slovenian
Website
www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2002 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Institution, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Water rights, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Water supply, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX