This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of environmental protection, promotion of environmental security and conservation of biological diversity with the consideration of geographic, natural, socio-economic and national particulars of the territory and ensuring constitutional rights of citizens to favorable environment. Environmental protection shall be based upon the following principles: (a) observance of the ecological interests of the future generations; (b) rational combination of ecological safety and criteria of economic development; (c) rational management of natural resources with a view of reproduction thereof; (d) state regulation of economic activities; (e) licensing of some activities exercising environmental impact, including waste management; and (f) enforcement of environmental legislation.
الاتحاد الروسي · 2004-07-07