Federal Law 78-FZ of 1996 on the bases of state regulation of socio-economic development of the North of the Russian Federation. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Community management Cultural heritage Environmental standards Liability/compensation Subsidy/incentive Special fund Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes 19960619 Abstract The present Federal Law establishes the bases of state regulation in the field of economic, social, ecological, cultural and national development of the North of the Russian Federation and is aimed at the achievement of the optimal combination of the Russian Federation and the subjects of the Russian Federation, which territories pertain to the North, creation of favourable conditions for efficient economic activity, rational use of natural resources, environmental protection, ensuring decent life for the population and sustainable development of this region. State regulation is carried out differently in accordance with territories and branches of industry and is determined by state priorities, natural and climatic conditions, level of social and economic development of the North. The document consists of 14 Articles. Art.1 lays down general provisions. Art.2 deals with legal regulation. Art.3 establishes the principles of state regulation. Art.4 establishes the mechanism of state support. Art.5 regards state regulation of economic development. Art.6 regards state support of entrepreneurship. Art.7 regards state support of the transportation of produce (commodities). Art.8 regards state guarantees and compensation. Art.9 regards protection of public health, maternity and childhood. Art.10 regards state regulation of the number of the population in the North. Art.11 regards state regulation of the development of economy and culture of scanty indigenous population of the North. Art.12 regards state regulation in the field of environmental protection and nature management. Art.13 lays down transitional provisions. Art.14 lays down final provisions. Full text Russian References - Legislation Implemented by Order No.279 of 1997 of the State Committee of Environmental Protection regarding organization of activity for the realization of provisions of the Federal Law 78-FZ of 1996 on the bases of state regulation of socio-economic development of the North of the Russian Federation. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1997 Keyword: Institution, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX