Regulations of the Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture on the protection of ecological environment in Aletai area. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Xinjiang Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Policy/planning Institution Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Liability/compensation Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The objectives of these Regulations are to strengthen the management of the Aletai area, protect the biology diversification and maintain the regional ecological safety. The Text is divided into 9 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Protection Planning (II); Vegetation Protection (III); Protection of Water Resources (IV); Landscape Protection (V); Development and Utilization (VI); Supervision and inspection (VII); Legal Liabilities (VIII); Supplementary Provisions (IX). People's government shall be responsible for organizing the preparation of overall planning of ecological environment protection of Aletai area. The local governments shall take measures for: establishing scenic areas, nature reserves and delineate specific ecological function areas to maintain biodiversity and protect ecosystem; protecting groundwater resources; preventing and reducing soil erosion; carrying out regular monitoring of water quality status of the basin, organizing the preparation of water environmental quality report, publishing the water quality status information to the society on a regular basis; constructing solid waste disposal facilities; strengthening the management of solid waste emissions; etc. The remaining articles concern offences and penalties. Full text Chinese Website epb.xjalt.gov.cn