Order No. 295/2002 regulating requests of license permits for small hydropower plants (PCH). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Energy conservation/energy production Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes Thirty days after publication. Abstract This Order repeals Order No. 445/88, 8 July, establishing rules and criteria for the obtention of license permits for the construction and exploitation of PCH. It is composed of 44 articles and III Annexes.I) Request for previous information; II) Techno – Economic viability studies; III) General provisions for the presentation of projects and sudies. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 226-A/2007 on the use of water resources. Legislation | Portugal | 2007 | Repealed Keyword: Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water rights, Water supply, Waterworks, Classification/declassification, EIA, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Public water, Concession, Monitoring, Waste disposal Source: FAO, FAOLEX