Ministerial Decree No. 206 on preparation and approval of schemes of use and protection of water resources and state expertise on these schemes. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Inland waters Institution Pollution control Surface water Sustainable use Policy/planning Research Basin/catchment/watershed 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 ensuring efficient use and protection of water resources, developing water management to meet the long-term needs of the country and preventing water pollution. The scheme of complex use and protection of water resources includes systematic research and projects on the main development directions of water economy. The basin schemes shall be prepared according to rivers and other basins on the basis of the general scheme. This Decree specifies the state agencies responsible of preparing and approving the schemes of ground and surface water bodies. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements 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