Regulation No. 8 of the Minister of Environment concerning groundwater survey, usage and protection. Country/Territory Estonia Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Regulation establishes that a survey of ground water is reconciled before the commencement of works with a local office of a national environment service and registered by the foundation of Estonian Geology Centre. The permission to commence works is given by the local government. Based on the evaluations performed by the ground water committee, the Minister of the Environment grants or Full text English Website www.legaltext.ee