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Polder Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Hamburg
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (1981)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on private flooding protection constructions.
Subject
Sea, Water
Keyword
Coastal zone management Flood Inland waters Waterworks Irrigation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the construction of protective plants against flooding. The text consists of 35 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Introductory provisions (I); Provisions concerning construction of flood protection plants (II); Provisions concerning operating and maintenance (III); Persons responsible for flood protection (IV); Penalties (V); Final provisions (VI).

Full text
German
Website
www.hamburg.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 78/659/EEC on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.

Legislation | European Union | 1978

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX