Regulation No. 1 on the survey, use and protection of groundwater. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Freshwater resources management Research Data collection/reporting Waste disposal Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Public water Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force on 14 July 2000. Abstract The Regulation sets out the requirements for the research, use and protection of groundwater. The text of the Regulation is divided into nine Chapters, Additional, Transitional and Final Provisions and three Annexes. Chapter 1 deals with general requirements. Chapters 2 sets out the requirements for the research in the groundwater sector. Its four units deal with the modalities of conducting hydrogeological researches; the requirements to be met by investors and researchers and their control; th Full text Bulgarian References - Legislation Implements Water Act. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2013) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances. Legislation | European Union | 1979 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX