Regulations of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on administration of groundwater resources. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Xinjiang Document type Regulation Date 2002 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water charges Policy/planning Authorization/permit Groundwater Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of Measures is to protect and rationally develop and utilize groundwater resources, and strengthen the management of groundwater resources. The Measures consist of 26 articles. In developing and utilizing water resources, comprehensive scientific survey, investigation and assessment must be undertaken. Unified planning of groundwater drawing must be conducted on the basis of survey and assessment of water resources. For cases of drawing water directly from underground or rivers and lakes, the State shall implement a water drawing permit system. Full text Chinese Website china.findlaw.cn