Ministerial Decree No. 216 on use of water bodies for hydro-energy needs. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Sea, Water Keyword Hydropower generation Energy conservation/energy production Marine protected areas Navigation Territorial sea Protected area Basin/catchment/watershed Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental planning Environmental standards Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Protection of environment Sustainable use Water quality standards Pollution control Inland waters Policy/planning 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 ensuring the efficient use and conservation of water resources and taking measures for maximum production to meet the energy demand. The Ministry of Emergency Situations, the State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources and the Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management Open Joint Stock Company shall be charged with developing projects on use of water bodies for hydro-energy needs and planning the construction of hydropower station. This Decree states that hydropower stations shall comply with the rules on use of water bodies, filling and maintenance of water reservoirs and shall ensure free passage of vessels and spawning migrations. Furthermore, this Decree underlines that waste water discharge to water bodies is prohibited. Environmental issues regarding protection of land, soil, flora and fauna, forest and groundwater during the use of water bodies for hydroelectricity generation are regulated by the relevant legislation. 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