Instructions No.1 of 2011 on digging water wells. Country/Territory Iraq Document type Miscellaneous Date 2011 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Well sinking/boreholes Groundwater Water abstraction Authorization/permit Monitoring Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Instruction enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Instruction consisting of 14 articles regulates well drilling activities. Responsible body is the General Authority for Groundwater of the Ministry of Water Resources. Full text Arabic Website www.iraqld.iq References - Legislation Implements Resolution No.622 of 1984 of the Revolutionary Command Council establishing inadmissibility of digging Water Wells and operate Machines to drill wells except under special permit. Legislation | Iraq | 1984 Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX