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Law No. 1579-VQD amending the Law on land amelioration and irrigation, Law on radiation safety of the population, Fisheries Law, Law on electric energy and Transportation Law.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Water
Keyword
EIA Hazardous waste Inspection Radiation Transboundary effects Transport/storage Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Freshwater resources management Irrigation Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

Article 1 amends the Law on land amelioration and irrigation regarding EIA, strategic ecological assessment and state control for the projects on the use of water resources and waterworks, as well as the assessment of transboundary effects. Article 2 amends the Law on radiation safety of the population regarding the impact assessment on disposal of radioactive and ionizing radiation wastes. Article 3 amends the Fisheries Law regarding EIA, strategic ecological assessment and state control for the projects and activities in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture to assess the impacts on fisheries resources. Moreover, this Law amends the Law on electric energy and the Transportation Law by adding subparagraphs on EIA, strategic ecological assessment and state control on the projects and activities in the scope of these laws.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 423-1Q on radiation safety of the population.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997 (2019)

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater pollution, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No.116-IQ on land amelioration and irrigation.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1996 (2019)

Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Irrigation, Dispute settlement, Basic legislation, Water supply, Water users' associations, Inspection, Institution, Certification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Law No. 457-IQ.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1998 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Coastal zone management, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Liability/compensation, EIA, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Endangered species, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 459-IQ on electric energy.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1998 (2023)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Financing, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit, Inspection, International trade, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Transport/storage, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Environmental standards, Contract/agreement, Business/industry/corporations, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX