Decree on water management plans in water areas of Danube and Adriatic Sea.

Subject

Sea, Water

Keyword

Coastal zone management Monitoring Policy/planning Protection of environment Territorial sea Groundwater Surface water Freshwater resources management Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This text entered into force on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia.

Abstract

This Decree, based on the provisions of the Slovenian Waters Act, here adopts: Water Management Plan for the Danube River Basin District for the period 2016-2021 (Annex 1); Water Management Plan for the Adriatic Sea Area for the period 2016–2021 (Annex 2). This text further prescribes certain issues regarding surface and groundwater bodies for which deadlines for achieving specific objectives are extended; monitoring; sections of watercourses and lakes relevant for determining the reference conditions; conditions and limitations of interventions. These plans shall be considered as environmental starting points relating to waters, also in accordance with the Law governing environmental protection.

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

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