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Water Act Implementation Act no. BWBR0026710 of 2009.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law no. BWBR0026710. repealing some laws concerning water management, adapting a number of other laws, regulating transitional law and supplementing the Water Act, with a view to its implementation
Subject
Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Freshwater resources management Flood Freshwater pollution Governance Groundwater Liability/compensation Early warning system Environmental fees/charges Surface water Waterworks Pollution control
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
November 24th, 2009.
Abstract

This Act, considering the introduction of Water Act, concerns the rearrangement of the Dutch legislation on the matter, by amending, replacing or repealing some other Acts. The Act provides for: definition of guidelines; publication of records; construction of water management structures; drafting of emergency plans; measures for soil protection; pollution levy and compensation.

Full text
Dutch
Website
wetten.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Amends

Act containing rules relative to management and use of water resources (Water Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2009 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Water quality standards, Water rights, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Pollution control, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Act No. 8 of 1996 containing General Rules for Ensuring the Protection against Floods by Outer Waters by Flood Prevention and Control Works and the Regulations of Some Matters Connected.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Flood, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 628 of 1992 on Pollution of Surface Waters.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1969 (2003)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Groundwater Act.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1981 (1992)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Institution, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 285 on Water Resources Management, 1989.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1989 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Policy/planning, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Pollution Act.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Oil pollution, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX