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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