National Environmental (Dams and Reservoirs) Regulations, 2014. S.I. no. 66/2014. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette, vol. 101, n. 144/2014. Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Basin/catchment/watershed Biodiversity Water shortage/drought Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental audit EIA Environmental planning Industrial water use Offences/penalties Protection of environment Inland waters Policy/planning Early warning system Inspection Authorization/permit Polluter pays principle Pollution control Waste disposal Waterworks Freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations are made under the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act, with the aim of controlling the effective use of all Nigerian dams and reservoirs and their impact on the environment and human health; reducing and minimizing hazards, disaster, pollution and impacts on water quality; promoting best management practices to prevent or limit flooding and water shortage; strengthening socio-economic and environmental functions of water systems. Full text English Website www.nesrea.gov.ng References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007 (No. 25 of 2007). Legislation | Nigeria | 2007 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Marine pollution, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Erosion, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Noise pollution, Ozone layer, Freshwater pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Policy/planning, Effluent waste water/discharge, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water quality standards, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX