Order No. 1260 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Groundwater Mining Well sinking/boreholes Water abstraction Classification/declassification Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 December 2013. Abstract The Order sets rules applicable to the establishment and authorization of existing and new wells for groundwater extraction, mirroring, monitoring and dewatering, drilling with environmental and geotechnical purposes, drilling for vertical ground source heat pump wells, the discharge of water to the underground mining wells and other wells that are not covered by Act on Danish underground. Municipality authorities shall ensure approval of areas where these activities will take place. The drillin Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act (No. 1189 of 2016). Legislation | Denmark | 2006 (2016) Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017). Legislation | Denmark | 2013 (2017) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Potable water, Public water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mining Code Act (No. 657 of 2013). Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2013) Keyword: Pollution control, Continental shelf, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Management/conservation, Exploration, Minerals, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 1000 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas. Legislation | Denmark | 2007 | Repealed Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX