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Ministerial Resolution No.208 of 2018 amending some provisions of the executive regulations of Law No. 48 of 1982 regarding the protection of the Nile River and waterways from pollution issued by Ministerial Resolution No.92 of 2013.

Country
Egypt
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Resolution consisting of 3 articles amends (i) art.51 and changes the percentage of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) present in water intended for agricultural use from 1000 to 2000 milligrams per liter; and (ii) art.52 where a paragraph is added stating that in case of treated wastewater discharges and treated industrial effluents into unrefined water surfaces that affect freshwater surfaces, it is necessary to carry out a study including criteria and standards provided for at art. 51 and ensure that it does not affect fresh water surfaces.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/egy195611.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
Yes
Original title
208 2018 48 1982 92 2013
Amends
Ministerial Decree No. 92 of 2013 amending the Ministerial Decree No. 8 of 1982 on the executive Regulations of Law No. 48 of 1982 concerning the Protection of the Nile River and water channels from pollution.