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Ministerial Decree No. 271 validating the Regulation on water conservation zones and water belts.

Country/Territory
Kyrgyzstan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Survey/mapping Water conservation zone Sewerage Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Abstract

This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities of establishment of water conservation zones and water belts, management of land of water conservation zones and water belts, and also responsibility for keeping thereof. Boundaries of water conservation zones and water belts shall be established with the consideration of physical, geographic, soil, hydrogeological conditions, and purposeful use of waterbodies and also with the consideration of the interests of water users. The aforesaid boundaries shall be mapped. The following activities shall be prohibited within water conservation zones and water belts: (a) allocation of cattle and poultry farms and disposal of agricultural waste; (b) construction and re-construction of industrial enterprises; (c) allocation of sewerage systems; (d) felling except for sanitary felling; and (e) effluent waste water discharge. This Ministerial Decree establishes minimum and maximum width of water conservation zones and water belts.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.minjust.gov.kg