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Order No. A/59 of the Minister of Environment and Tourism validating the Methodology for assessing damage to water resources and calculating compensation.

Country/Territory
Mongolia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Surface water Groundwater Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

The purpose of this Methodology is to establish regulations for assessing damage to surface water and underground water resources and determining the amount of compensation. In case of unauthorized use of water resources due to violation of other relevant laws and regulations use of water resources exceeding the permitted amount and approved resources, or depletion, damages shall be assessed and compensated according to this method. Using this methodology, the amount of damage caused to water resources is calculated due to excessive use of proven surface and underground water resources. It shall not be applicable to flooding. The damage caused to water resources shall be determined regardless of whether measures have been taken to eliminate the violation and its consequences, or whether any projects related to the use, protection, or restoration of the water resources will be implemented in the future. When calculating the amount of damage caused to water resources, the principle of detecting violations of laws and regulations in the process of using and using water resources, and establishing the violation based on the results of inspections and inspections, actual research, and measurements made with dedicated tools and equipment shall be followed. The amount of damage to water resources can be determined by the actual cost of its restoration and the budgeted cost of restoration. When calculating damages based on actual costs, the cost of the main reconstruction works or the actual costs of the following activities shall be included.

Full text
Mongolian
Website
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