Act on the assessment and management of flood risk from rivers and lakes (No. 950 of 2013).

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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 the Planning Act (7).Appendix 1 - Maps of flood hazard.Appendix 2 - Development of Risk Management Plan.

Implemented by: Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency. (2014-08-29)
Implemented by: Order No. 1042 on cooperation between Denmark and Germany on the assessment and management of flood risk from rivers and lakes in international water district. (2010-09-01)
Implemented by: Order No. 1411 on Danish Nature Agency delegation of tasks and powers. (2010-12-08)
Implements: Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. (2003-04-02)
Implements: Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (1992-05-21)
Implements: Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks. (2007-10-23)
Amended by: Proposition Document 2013/1 LSF 62 for amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts. (2013-11-07)
Amended by: Act amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts (No. 86 of 2014). (2014-01-28)
Amends: Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010). (2010-05-11)