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Ministerial Decree No. 56 on measures for determining the geographical coordinates of areas under risk of landslides.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Institution Survey/mapping Soil conservation/soil improvement Local government Environmental planning Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree states that the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources shall be charged with making a survey of the areas under risk of landslides in Baku and Absheron peninsula and producing maps to determine the geographic coordinates of these areas. The local authorities shall ensure the coordination with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources to approve the construction projects in these areas in accordance with the Article 75.4 of the Code of Urban Planning and Construction. This Decree underlines that to be approved the construction projects must meet construction standards set for landslides. The State Committee of Urban Planning and Architecture shall improve the construction norms.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 6 on approval of maps defining the geographical coordinates of areas under risk of landslides.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2016

Keyword: Survey/mapping, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Institution, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX