Regional Act No. 22 on the exploration, use and protection of groundwater.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Potable water Policy/planning Groundwater Freshwater resources management Concession Classification/declassification Registration Basic legislation

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

The purposes of this Act are the protection and the rational use of the undergroundwater system in the Piemonte Region. The Act establishes the Register of wells and water sources in order to collect and manage the administrative and technical data on groundwater. The Register will also contain licences and concessions for groundwater exploration activities. Further the Act provides for groundwater for drinking purposes, domestic uses and other uses. Under Article 7 are set provisions for research and groundwater extraction activities and for the issuing of concessions. Under Article 12 the Act provides for the establishment of a plan for the protection of water for human consumption. (16 Articles).

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Amended by

Regional Act No. 3 laying down rules on environmental protection, pursuant to the National Budget Law of 2008.

Legislation | Italy | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Concession, Offences/penalties, Water rights, Collecting/harvesting, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 6 on authorization to domestic water discharges and laying down amendments to Regional Act No. 22 of 30 April 1996 (Exploration, use and protection of groundwater).

Legislation | Italy | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Groundwater, Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX