Regional law No. 514-76 “On protection of the population and territory against environmental and technological disasters”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Saint Petersburg Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Early warning system Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Regional Law enters into force 10 days after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Law determines organizational and legal grounds for protection of the population, land and soil, and environment against natural and technological disasters. Natural disaster shall be considered dangerous natural phenomena or accident that could damage human life, health and environment. The scope of this Regional Law shall be as follows: (a) forecasting, prevention and mitigation of the consequences of natural and technological disasters; (b) reduction of damages caused by disasters; and (c) ensuring protection of the population and territory. Regional early warning system shall be integral part of the national early warning system. Full text Russian Website regzakon.fpa.su References - Legislation Amended by Regional Law No. 347-64 amending Regional law No. 514-76 “On protection of the population and territory against environmental and technological disasters”. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2015 Keyword: Hazards, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX