Ministerial Decree No. 56 on approval of rules regarding the use, width and boundaries of water conservation zones and their coastal zones.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Aquaculture Ecosystem preservation Environmental standards Freshwater quality/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

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 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

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