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 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 Pollution control Sewerage Waste disposal Water quality standards

Geographical area

Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, 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 in pipelines and oil fields, d) polluting water bodies by untreated waste, ballast water and hazardous liquid and solid wastes, e) sewage disposal in areas of fish spawning, fish feeding and during winter hibernation, and f) discharge of waste and wastewater into water facilities set aside for research activities and have the status of state reserves. This Decree also sets forth provisions on protection of water bodies from radioactive pollution and elimination of the harmful effects on fisheries in water bodies. This Decree divides fishing into two categories due to the importance of water bodies: Category I includes water bodies used for regeneration, reproduction and protection of valuable fish species with high sensitivity to oxygen and Category II includes water bodies used for the other purposes of fishing. The requirements for the composition and properties of water bodies used for the purpose of fishing are listed in Annex I. The maximum allowable concentration of hazardous substances in water bodies used for the purpose of fishing are listed in Annex II.

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Water Code.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, 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, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Human rights, EIA, Groundwater, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX