Article​​​​​​​ 113. Clearing the beds of rivers and streams and strengthening their banks

Work on clearing the beds of rivers and streams and strengthening their banks is carried out for the purpose of safe passage of floodwaters and mudflows, ensuring the safe operation of transport infrastructure objects and water management objects, as well as improving the ecological condition of water objects.

The clearing of the beds of rivers and streams and the strengthening of their banks, as well as the ensuring of the safe passage of floodwaters and mudflows, are carried out in the manner prescribed by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Project documentation for carrying out work on clearing the beds of rivers and streams and strengthening their banks must undergo a state ecological expertise by the authorized body for environmental protection in the manner prescribed by the legislation.

Sand and gravel materials extracted during the clearing of the beds of rivers and streams are used, first and foremost, for strengthening the banks. Sand and gravel materials extracted during the clearing of the beds of rivers and streams that are not used for strengthening the banks may be sold in the prescribed manner.