Act on the assessment and management of flood risk from rivers and lakes (No. 1505 of 2009).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act provides definitions and framework for the assessment and management of flood risks from watercourse and lakes with the aim to reducing risks in vulnerable areas. For each water-district a planning project is initiated by the municipal authorities, under supervision of the Ministry of Environment.
This Act consists of 7 Chapters and 2 Appendices: Purpose and scope (1); Risk areas (2); Risk management plans(3); Administrative rules (4); Appeals and legal proceedings(5); Entry into force and transitional provisions (6); Changes in planning act (7).
Appendix 1 - Geographic Maps.
Appendix 2 - Management plans.
This Act consists of 7 Chapters and 2 Appendices: Purpose and scope (1); Risk areas (2); Risk management plans(3); Administrative rules (4); Appeals and legal proceedings(5); Entry into force and transitional provisions (6); Changes in planning act (7).
Appendix 1 - Geographic Maps.
Appendix 2 - Management plans.
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Web site
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2010.
Notes
This Act does not apply to Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lov om vurdering og styring af oversv mmelsesrisikoen fra vandl b og s er.