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Regulation of the General Directorate for State Hydraulic Works on protective measures for water courses.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 30941, 7th of November, 2019.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inspection Institution Precautionary principle Protection of environment Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules for the responsibilities of real and legal persons interacting with water structures, and the procedures and principles regarding protective measures to be taken in services related to water structures to prevent possible harm and losses. This Regulation underlines that protective measures shall be taken taking into account environmental, social and economic conditions of each water structure and the right of other living creatures to access water. This Regulation sets forth provisions on the composition and duties of the Commission; preventive and protective measures for water structures and inspection; obligations of the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works and operators, governmental institutions, and real and legal persons; and water structures in the planning, project, construction and operation phases.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law concerning the organization and duties of the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1953

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Wetlands, Drainage/land reclamation, Flood, Hydropower generation, Irrigation, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX