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Displaying 14846 - 14850 of 15550Resolution concerning the alienation of real property within the boundaries of the Master Plan of Baghdad (No. 157 of 1994).
Transfer of real estate within the boundaries of the Master Plan for Baghdad or the boundaries of the main master plans of Aqdiyas and Nahiyas attached to the Baghdad Governate of a certain type shall not be registered unless the person to whom the property is transferred was recorded in the 1957 census or any previous census in one of the regions mentioned or regions attached to the Baghdad Governate before the creation of the Sallah Al-din Governate. This rule shall not apply to transfer of property because of death. (3 sections)
Resolution No. 176 of 1993 promulgating Law No. 18 of 1993 relative to the Body of Administration and Investment of AWQAF Properties.
There shall be established a body with legal personality and financial and administrative independence connected with the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious affairs. The Body shall, inter alia, administer and develop real property received in endowment and act as endowment council for all matters in relation to administration of and investment in such properties. The body shall be managed by a council consisting of the Minister, several experts, three lawyers and government officials.
Decree relative to animal manure (No. 1093 of 1998).
This Decree of the Ministry of Environment formulates rules relative to the collection, use and storage of animal manure. These rules aim at preventing pollution of soil, air, and surface water and groundwater and at enhancing plant production. Section 5 contains standards for the spreading of manure based on GDE which is an animal manure unit. This standard is fixed for all types of husbandry animals. Section 6 grants power the County Chief to allow for spreading different as indicated in section 5. Section 7 concerns periods of fertilization during the year.
Decree relative to impact assessment pursuant to Chapter VII-a of the Act relative to planning and construction.
This Decree makes further provision for assessment on the environment, natural resources, and public health of operations covered by Act relative to planning and construction. Operations listed in Annex I shall always be accompanied by an impact assessment. Section 4 lists criteria for the application of the impact assessment requirement on operations listed in Annex II. One of the criteria is the potential harm an operation can do to a protected area.
Decree relative to waste sludge.
The Decree aims at preventing pollution caused by the discharge of sludge from water cleaning or discharge installations and lays down rules relative to the right to use of sludge for agricultural purposes. Use of sludge in general requires a permit from the municipal authorities. Producers or suppliers of sludge shall be responsible for the declaration of contents which shall be drawn up in accordance with provisions contained in Annex II. Section 10 prescribes limit values for heavy metals in sludge and section 11 lays down rules relative to use of sludge on land.