Ministerial Decree No. 206 on preparation and approval of schemes of use and protection of water resources and state expertise on these schemes.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Inland waters Institution Pollution control Surface water Sustainable use Policy/planning Research Basin/catchment/watershed

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 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

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

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