Legal protection of surface waters in Czechia
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Result code in IS VaVaI
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Result on the web
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DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003586913-3" target="_blank" >10.4324/9781003586913-3</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Legal protection of surface waters in Czechia
Original language description
This chapter analyzes the legal framework for surface water protection in the Czech Republic, based on the Czech Water Act (CzWL) and implementing the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The chapter emphasizes the protection of water as a valuable resource and the shared responsibility of all entities to fullfil the water protection objectives, including preventing water deterioration. The CzWL distinguishes between general and special water use, noting that surface water is not owned until abstracted. The chapter describes the system of monitoring, planning, and sanctions for violations of the CzWL. It also outlines the competencies of water authorities and the Czech Environmental Inspectorate in water protection. The chapter also addresses the management of wastewater and hazardous substances, including emergency plans and remedial measures. Finally, it discusses the administrative and criminal liability for violations of the CzWL, including the liability of legal entities.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
C - Chapter in a specialist book
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50501 - Law
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Book/collection name
Legal Protection of European Inland Waters. Solutions for Sustainable Management.
ISBN
978-1-03-295866-8
Number of pages of the result
35
Pages from-to
22-56
Number of pages of the book
152
Publisher name
Routledge
Place of publication
Abingdon, Oxon, Velká Británie
UT code for WoS chapter
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