Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
NFA - Subsidies
Subsidies are linked to the implementation of federal legislative
principles (environmental and participative provisions)
through the Neugestaltung des Finanzausgleich
(Reorganisation of Financial Equalisation/Compensation
between the federal and cantonal governments)
Communes can receive greater subsidies for
projects from federal and cantonal funds if
they meet certain criteria: Participative
planning (2%), Integrated Risk
Management (4%), Ecological Aspects
(2%) and Technical Aspects (2%).
A building or river works project for
example could request higher funding if
the communes show that the project was
planned in a participative manner and that
ecological improvements have been made
over 5 years.
Regional (Cantonal)
Cantonal Law on Utilisation of Hydropower (Art 42)
Legal provision for irrigation rights to take priority over residual
flows and hydropower concessions from 1 April-30
September
Art. 42 On the Use of Irrigation Canals:
The diversion of irrigation water through
water canals and conduits that belong
to the 'Geteilschaften' or
'Grundeigentümern' rights remain
reserved. Where the particular use or
concession does not stipulate otherwise,
these diversions (i.e. non irrigation) are
restricted between 1 April and 30
September.
Third Rhône Correction (TRC)
169CHF million project to reinforce flood security in the Rhône
valley, with a number of sub-objectives to enhance social,
ecological and economic security and well-being.
New integrative and uncertainty based
approach to flood management, increased
space for the Rhône, emergency evacua-
tion channels, linked to spacial planning.
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