Regulations for establishing and licensing regional water facilities No. 17 of 2021. País/Territorio Palestina Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2021 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Manejo de recursos hídricos Autorización/permiso Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Concesión Recopilación de datos/informes Descentralización Solución de controversias Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido Financiamiento Gobernanza Monitoreo Cuestiones de procedimiento Participación pública Normas Abastecimiento de agua Control de la contaminación Área geográphica Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This comprehensive Regulation, consisting of 69 Articles, aims to (i) establish and define the roles of the Regional Water Facility, covering its authority, formation, management, financial resources, dissolution, merger, and all related matters; (ii) delineate procedures for licensing the regional water utility and operators. The Regional Water Utility, defined as the entity directly providing water and sanitation services to consumers, strives for sustainability, financial efficiency, economies of scale, and independence. Its responsibilities encompass various service provisions, wastewater management, project implementation adhering to standards, strategic planning, collaboration with relevant authorities, resource conservation, and engagement with support and financing from local and international bodies. The facility is also mandated to operate within approved specifications, standards, and quality benchmarks, implement capacity-building plans, manage budgets, address service-related complaints, contract licensed operators, and ensure transparent information and data provision to the Council. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.molg.pna.ps