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Regulation on water audit and water losses control in irrigation systems.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 29981, 16 February 2017.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Irrigation Precautionary principle Sustainable use Inspection Monitoring Data collection/reporting
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 aims at efficient use of irrigation water, water saving, reduction of water losses and prevention of unauthorized use of water. This Regulation sets forth provisions on (i) development of irrigation systems, (ii) operation, maintenance and management activities to be carried out in irrigation facilities, (iii) appropriate irrigation methods, (iv) monitoring and evaluation, (v) responsibilities, (vi) obligation to provide information, and (vii) inspection and administrative sanction. The Provisional Clause 1 states that “Responsible institutions shall take the necessary measures to raise the irrigation efficiency to 55% within seven years from the effective date of this Regulation”.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree Law No. 639 on the establishment and functions of the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Financial agricultural measures, Biodiversity, Capacity building, Certification, Food security, Inspection, Pastoralism, Protection of environment, Agricultural land, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 645 on the establishment and duties of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Cultural heritage, Erosion, Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Governance, National parks, Public forest, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Protected area, Sustainable development, Drainage/land reclamation, Water shortage/drought, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 6172 on irrigation unions.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2011

Keyword: Irrigation, Water users' associations, Procedural matters, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX