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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