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Governmental Decision No. 473-N “On implementation of economic activities for the restoration of Sevan Lake ecosystem”.

Country/Territory
Armenia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Stock enhancement/repopulation Freshwater fishes Aquaculture Equipment Freshwater resources management Surface water Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Governmental Decision enters into force on the day following its official publication.
Abstract

This Governmental Decision establishes that economic activity may be carried out in Sevan Lake for the implementation of a comprehensive program for the restoration of trout stocks and the development of fishfarming on the basis of: (a) scientific research; (b) establishment of reticulated farms, the dividends of which are directed exclusively to the Fund for the Restoration of the Trout and the Fisheries Development Fund; and (c) organization of net cage farms for the purpose of fish farming in Sevan Lake. It sets forth engineering and technical standards for the main fishfarming equipment meeting the ecological requirements of Sevan Lake, indicates location for fishfarming enterprises and authorizes fish breeding exclusively of endemic fish species of Sevan Lake.

Full text
Armenian
Website
www.arlis.am

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on the restoration of the Sevan Lake ecosystem.

Legislation | Armenia | 2001

Keyword: Surface water, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX