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Title in national language: 
Закон Республики Узбекистан от 09.12.1992 № 754-XII "Об охране природы"
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Draft Year: 
1992
Effective Start Year: 
1992
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Law
Economic Sector: 
Multi-Sector, Other
Energy Types: 
All, Other
Issued by: 
Parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Notes: 
No English translation available
Overall Summary: 
The policy establishes legal framework for the development and conservation of natural resources in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The primary objective of the regulatory document is to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources by consumers, mainstream nature protection in the national development strategy, ensure environmental security, support restoration of damaged ecosystems and conservation of genetic diversity. The Law strengthens frameworks set by relevant policies for protection and conservation of land, water and forest resources, regulations on protection of the atmospheric air and pollution abatement. Nature conservation in the Republic of Karakalpakstan is regulated by relevant legislation of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. ---- The policy focuses on quality assurance and quality control of pollution-related data, proposes a comprehensive set of measures for environmental monitoring and assessment. The importance of observance of environmental norms and standards is emphasized.
Environment
Energy environmental priorities: 
Art. 18-20. The policy aims to ensure the sustainable use of subsoil resources, protection of the atmospheric air and prevention of water pollution, along with that sets out measures to conserve and protect wildlife and habitat. Art. 18 sets rules on the appropriate exploitation of subsoil resources. The article underscores the need for ensuring environmental sustainability of underground exploration activities. Particular focus in this regard is made on pollution abatement and control. Art. 19 addresses the issues of water protection and conservation. Art. 20 focuses on the prevention of atmospheric air pollution.