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Provincial Act No. 29 making provision for the protection of water basins.

Legislation
Italy
Europe
Southern Europe

The present Provincial Act lays down provisions intended to protect the internal waters of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano. For the purpose of this Act, natural and artificial lakes comprised within the provincial territory are considered as protected basins. Such protection determines some use restrictions for the owners or holders of the territories concerned. Particular prohibitions are set forth in article 3 (2). For instance, any modification of the elements which constitute a basin is forbidden, as well as the release of waste and waste water discharges.

Royal Decree Law No. 3267 re-arranging and reforming the legislation in matter of forests and mountain territories.

Legislation
Italy
Europe
Southern Europe

This Decree Law represents the basic legal framework in matter of forestry. Since it was enacted in 1923, it must be coordinated with the Constitution, which entrusts particular legislative and administrative competences to the Regions in matter of forestry as well (art. 117). The Decree consists of seven Titles. Title I makes provision for the protection of the public interests. To this end, certain restrictions shall be applied to private lands, so as to guarantee the public safety and protect the water regime.

Protocol implementing the Alpine Convention as regards soil conservation.

International Conventions or Treaties
Monaco
Liechtenstein
France
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Austria
Slovenia
Western Europe
Europe
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Northern Europe

This Protocol has been adopted in implementation of the Alpine Convention as regards soil protection. The Protocol consists of the following Chapters: (I) General Provisions; (II) Specific Measures; (III) Research, Education and Information; (IV) Implementation, Control and Valuation; (V) Final Provisions. The Protocol pursues the sustainable and efficient maintenance of soil, since it represents a vital element for mankind, animals, plants and micro-organisms.

Protocol on territorial planning and sustainable development implementing the Alpine Convention of 1991.

International Conventions or Treaties
Monaco
Liechtenstein
France
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Austria
Slovenia
Western Europe
Europe
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Northern Europe

In implementation of the Alpine Convention of 1991, the Signatory Parties have concluded this Protocol to promote their cooperation in matter of territorial planning and sustainable development. The Protocol is divided into five Chapters: (I) General Provisions; (II) Specific Measures; (III) Research, Education and Information; (IV) Enforcement, Control and Assessment; (V) Final Provisions. The Parties undertake to adopt territorial planning and sustainable development policies by harmonizing both economic interests and environmental protection requirements (art. 3).

Decreto Nº 90/01 - Política general para el ordenamiento territorial.

Regulations
Nicaragua
Central America
Americas

El presente Decreto establece la política general para el ordenamiento territorial, con el objetivo de orientar el uso del territorio en forma sostenible, incluyendo los recursos naturales, la prevención y mitigación de desastres naturales, el fortalecimiento de la gestión administrativa del Estado en el territorio, la coordinación interinstitucional y la gestión de los gobiernos regionales autónomos, municipales y la sociedad civil en función del desarrollo territorial.

Tobacco Industry Act, 2001 (Act No. 24 of 2001).

Legislation
Tanzania
Africa
Eastern Africa

The Tanzania Tobacco Board is established as a body corporate under section 3. The functions of the Board are outlined in section 5 and include the making of regulations for the tobacco industry, the control of pests and diseases, the preservation of the environment and avoidance of land degradation, to regulate and control the quality of tobacco and tobacco by-products, and to promote in various ways the production, processing and marketing of tobacco in Tanzania and the exportation of tobacco. The Board shall also grant tobacco dealer licences and licences for seed multiplication (sect.

Decreto Nº 78/02 - Normas, pautas y criterios para el ordenamiento territorial.

Regulations
Nicaragua
Central America
Americas

El presente Decreto tiene por objeto establecer las normas, pautas y criterios para el ordenamiento territorial en el marco del uso sostenible de la tierra, preservación, defensa y recuperación del patrimonio ecológico y cultural, la prevención de desastres naturales y la distribución espacial de los asentamientos humanos.

Regional Act No. 33 making provision in matter of land reclamation.

Legislation
Italy
Europe
Southern Europe

The Basilicata Region promotes and arranges a general land reclamation scheme in order to provide for the territorial maintenance, the rational exploitation of water resources, soil conservation, agricultural development and improvement of agricultural production. The Region shall elaborate directives so as to plan the interventions to be undertaken by safeguarding at the same time the rural environment. With a view to implementing the land reclamation plans, the regional territory devoted to the said land reclamation shall be divided into different territorial areas (art. 3).

Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe

Regulations
Eastern Europe
Europe
Northern Europe

This Recommendation lays down principles to be followed in the implementation of Council Resolution of 6 May 1994 on a Community strategy for integrated coastal zone management. The Recommendation consists of six Chapters: (I) A strategic approach; (II) Principles; (III) National stocktaking; (IV) National strategies; (V) Cooperation; (VI) Reporting and review. Member States shall adopt a strategic approach to the management of their coastal zones.

Act No. 517 of 2001 to amend the Environment Protection Act, the Act on Environmentally Hazardous Substances, and the Soil Protection Act.

Legislation
Netherlands
Europe
Western Europe

Amendments of three important environment protection laws relative to the redistribution of tasks of law enforcement with the public administration.

Amends: Act containing rules relative to protection of the soil (Soil Protection Act). (2010-07-19)
Amends: Act containing provisions concerning general matters of environmental hygiene (Environment Management Act). (2012-03-19)