Resolution No. 16 of 2005 on the prohibition of filling up with earth the lands covered with marine water without a previous authorization. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Authorization/permit Coastal zone management Drainage/land reclamation Marine area Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the filling up operations of lands covered with marine water in order to protect the environment. The present Resolution is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 prohibits filling up with earth any land covered with marine water without a previous authorization. Articles 3-5 entrust the municipalities to monitor and control the filling up operations during the construction of ports and harbours in order to protect the environment. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh