Regulation on the use of surface water. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria 100/2016 Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Surface water Water abstraction Water supply Sustainable use Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Waterworks Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 16 December 2016. Abstract This Regulation determines the correct, safe, controlled and sustainable use of the surface waters and water bodies present on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. Full text Bulgarian Website www.moew.government.bg References - Legislation Implements Water Act. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX