Jordan Valley Development Law, 1988. País/Territorio Jordania Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1988 (2001) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Aguas continentales Aguas subterráneas Aguas superficiales Política/planificación Irrigación Institución de cuenca Expropiación Captación de agua Fondo especial Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law provides for the establishment of the Valley Authority. The Law is composed of 42 articles. The Authority shall have the following functions: (a) develop water resources in the Jordan Valley; (b) carry out studies for the evaluation of water resources; (c) realize irrigation projects, soil survey and classification; (d) dispute settlement, construction of private and public wells; and, (e) develop and improve the environment and living conditions in the Valley (art. 3). The Authority shall be formed by the Minister of Water and Irrigation, Board of Directors, Secretary General and Executing Staff (art. 8). The Authority is to be considered an autonomous corporate body (art. 13). The Authority shall have the full authority in the allocation or usage of all surface or groundwater developed under its supervision (art. 18). All minerals whether on surface, underground or in waters shall be considered Government property. The Authority shall have the right to carry out expropriation of land in the Jordan Valley or in the basins of the Jordan River Tributaries (art. 21). The Minister of Water and Irrigation shall appoint a committee or committees called “Farmers Selection Committee” with the objective to assist in the selection of farm units or housing plots (art. 24). Article 38 concerns the protection of water resources in the Valley against pollution. Texto completo Inglés Referencias - Legislación Enmienda Law No. 12 of 1968 regulating the natural resources affairs. Legislación | Jordania | 1968 Palabra clave: Minerales, Minería, Contrato/acuerdo, Recopilación de datos/informes, Solución de controversias, Planificación ambiental, Exploración, Institución, Transporte/depósito, Autorización/permiso, Concesión, Política/planificación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX