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Resolution No. 4 of 2000 authorizing the filling up operations of lands covered with marine water.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Authorization/permit Drainage/land reclamation 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 on the date of 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 14 articles. Article 1 prohibits filling up lands covered with marine water unless a previous authorization has been obtained. Articles 2-4 provide for the following: issuance of authorizations; documents to be provided with the application; and authorized engineering offices entrusted to carry out filling up operations. Articles 5-8 pertain to the following matters: filling up operations; validity of authorizations; and necessary measures to be taken for the protection of the environment. Article 13 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh