Ordinance by the Ministry of the Environment on competent bodies in water management.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Freshwater resources management Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Institution

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Water Law of 20 January 2005. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to competent bodies in water management. Article 1 establishes that according to article 83 of the afore-mentioned Water Law such expert bodies require an official recognition. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Conditions for recognition (2); Authorization procedures (3); Responsibilities of competent bodies (4); Cancellation, revocation (5); Entry into force (6).

Full text

German

Website

www.baden-wuerttemberg.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Liability/compensation, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX