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Law of the Ministry of Water Resources in the Kurdistan Region No.9 of 2006

Country/Territory
Iraq
Territorial subdivision
Kurdistan Region
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Sustainable development Sustainable use Surface water Groundwater Waterworks Irrigation Water supply Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 9 articles aims at developing the wealth of water resources and guaranteeing its optimal use by establishing the Ministry of Water Resources replacing the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. Main tasks of the Ministry are (i) develop strategies, policies and plans for the development; (ii) development and investment of water resources, surface and groundwater; (iii) prepare technical and economic feasibility studies for water resources projects; (iv) construction and maintenance of dams and irrigation projects, and assessment of their safety; (v) set up special plans for the control of floods and river basins; (vi) regulate water distribution and public awareness of the importance of preserving water wealth; (vii) ensure water for water consuming sectors; (viii) supervising and following up the implementation of water resources projects in accordance with the planned plans; (ix) protect surface and groundwater from pollution and give priority to environmental aspects in line with international standards; (x) reduce waste water.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.iraqld.iq