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Law concerning special measures for the preservation of Lake Water quality, Law No.61,amended by Law 69 of 1986.

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (1986)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Hazardous waste Waste disposal Water conservation zone Water quality standards Environmental standards Basin/catchment/watershed Pollution control Inland waters Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of the Law is to establish the basic policy for the preservation of lake water quality and formulate the plan regarding the measures to be taken for the preservation of water quality of such lakes where it is important to establish an environmental standard for pollution and water quality control. Measures will be taken to facilitate discharging of polluted water, waste liquids and other substances causing pollution of water. In terms of Article 3 of the Law, the Minister will designate certain lakes, "designated lakes", which have not fulfilled the water quality standards and for which is considered necessary to implement special measures to maintain the water quality. The governor will also establish special standards for the preservation of Lake Water quality (Article 7) and for the preservation of water from waste discharge from industrial facilities. (38 Articles)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enactment Regulation of the Law concerning special measures for the preservation of Lake Water Quality. Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 7, amended by Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 44 of 1985.

Legislation | Japan | 1985

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Enforcement order of the Law concerning special measures for the preservation of Lake Water quality Cabinet Order No. 37, amended by Cabinet Order 228, 1985, Cabinet Order 314 1986, Cabinet Order 214, Cabinet Order 337.

Legislation | Japan | 1985

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX