Ministerial Decree No. 56 on approval of rules regarding the use, width and boundaries of water conservation zones and their coastal zones. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Aquaculture Ecosystem preservation Environmental standards Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Inland waters Inspection Institution Pollution control Precautionary principle Protection of environment Public health Surface water Water conservation zone Waterworks Coastal zone management Offences/penalties 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 taking environmental protection measures for the improvement of the hydrological, hydro-chemical, hydro-biological, soil and sanitary conditions of water bodies and their coastal zones. The use, width and boundaries of water conservation zones and their coastal zones shall be established in accordance with the projects elaborated according to the requirements set by the Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management Open Joint Stock Company, The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The awareness of the public shall be raised regarding this issue. This Decree states that the following activities are prohibited in water conservation zones: (i) using pesticides, (ii) building wastewater treatment plant, (iii) storing oil products, (iv) laying pipes, cables and communication lines without consent and (v) excavating, drilling and other construction works. In addition, the following activities are prohibited in coastal zones: (i) deforestation and pulling up trees and shrubs by the roots, (ii) farming and using fertilizers, (iii) land allocation for construction and (iv) passage of vehicles. This Decree underlines that the water conservation zones, where spawning areas and drinking water resources are located, shall be designated as protected area. Thinning and other forestry activities for protection of water bodies are allowed in water conservation zones. 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 Implemented by Ministerial Decree No. 205 on protection of fish and aquatic biological resources in water conservation and coastal zones. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2017 Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Fishery management and conservation, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Environmental standards, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Inland waters, Pollution control, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX