Ministerial Decree No. 146 on rules regarding harmful effect of fisheries upon water bodies.

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Biodiversity Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Freshwater fishes Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Marine fishes Protection of environment Protection of species Radiation Residues Standards Sustainable use Territorial sea Environmental standards Effluent waste water/discharge Ecosystem preservation Freshwater resources management Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Industrial water use Inland waters Oil pollution Pollution control Sewerage Waste disposal Water quality standards

Geographical area

Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force upon signature.

Abstract

This Decree aims at protecting surface water, reservoirs and part of the Caspian Sea belongs to Azerbaijan from pollution by waste and wastewater. Content and quality of water used in fisheries shall be based on the standards and requirements defined in this Decree. Prohibitions are listed as a) discharge of wastewater into water bodies without permit, b) discharge of pollutants in wastewater of which the limit of maximum allowable concentration is not specified, c) oil spill into water bodies i

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law (No. I of 1998).

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Coastal zone management, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Code.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Industrial water use, Inland waters, Potable water, Recreational water use, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Dispute settlement, Right to water, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX