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Environment Minister Decision No.24 of 2014 to determine the conditions and controls to obtain drilling groundwater wells' license and the adoption of the necessary forms.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Well sinking/boreholes Groundwater Water abstraction
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 7 articles aims at protecting ground water resources and establishes that only national institutions, experienced in the field of security and environmental safety, equipped in line with the specifications of the State, and committed to the regulations set by the competent department of water can obtain permits to drill wells. The application for a license has to be presented to the competent management of the affairs of the water, and the license will last three years. It is banned any work for digging or cleaning or deepening wells or modify any device associated with it for the purpose of the increase in the amount of water allowed to drag.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.almeezan.qa