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.

Sujet

Eau

Mot clé

Législation de base Ouvrages Inondation Gestion des zones côtières

Aire géographique

Benelux, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Mer du Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest

Entry into force notes

Please see article 35.

Résumé

The Act regulates the construction and maintenance of waterworks for the prevention of flooding of land by water of which the water level is influenced by high water of the sea, the IJsselmeer, or one of the big rivers in the Netherlands or the combination of these waters. The Act applies to geographical areas called "Dike Ring Areas" or "Primary Flood Prevention Works" as indicated on the map in the Attachment I to this Act. The Act formulates also safety norms for several areas in Attachment II. Articles 8 to 26 regulate the relationship between State Authorities and the "Conservator of Works" being local authorities responsible for the maintenance and management of primary flood prevention works, and prescribe duties of such conservators. Article 7 makes provision for a plan for the construction or modification of works to be prepared by conservators. (36 articles)

Texte intégral

Anglais

Site web

www.overheid.nl

Références - Législation

Abrogé par

Water Act Implementation Act no. BWBR0026710 of 2009.

Législation | Pays-Bas | 2009 (2013)

Mot clé: Pollution de la mer, Gestion des resources en eau douce, Inondation, Pollution des eaux douces, Gouvernance, Eaux souterraines, Responsabilité/indemnisation, Système d'alerte précoce, Droits/redevances relatives à l'environnement, Eaux superficielles, Ouvrages, Lutte contre la pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX