Introductory provisions
Article 1 the provisions of this regulation aims to reduce
adverse consequences of flooding for human health,
environment, cultural heritage and economic activity.
paragraph 2 of this regulation,
1. River basin: the same as in Chapter 5. the environmental code,
2. Sub basin, coastal area and internationally
River basin districts: the same as in Chapter 1. section 3 of the regulation
(2004:660) on the management of the quality of the aquatic environment,
3. water district: the same as in Chapter 5. the environmental code and 2
Cape. Regulation (2004:660) on the management of the quality of
the aquatic environment,
4. Directive 2000/60/EC: European Parliament and Council directive
2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for
Community action in the field of water policy, as last
amended by European Parliament and Council directive
2008/105/EC,
5. Directive 2007/60/EC: European Parliament and Council directive
2007/60/EC of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management
flood risk
6. flood: temporary covering by water of land
normally not under water, including
floods resulting from lakes, streams, rock Rapids
and from the sea in coastal areas, on the other hand, floods from
sewage systems,
7. flood risk "means the combination of the probability of
flooding and possible adverse effects on human
health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity associated
with a flood,
8. flood with medium likelihood: floods
likely will return with at least 100 year range.
Regulation (2012:587).
section 3 of the work under this regulation should, to the extent
appropriate, be coordinated with the work of the regulation
(2004:660) on the management of the quality of the aquatic environment.
Preliminary flood risk assessments
section 4 of the Swedish civil contingencies Agency, for each
water districts make a preliminary assessment of the
flood risks. Such an assessment shall include
the following:
1. A map of the water district with boundaries
river basins, sub-basins and, if available,
coastal areas. Topography and land use should be
a map.
2. A description of the floods which have occurred in the past
had a serious adverse impact on human health,
environment, cultural heritage and economic activity, and where
the likelihood of similar future floods
is still significant. The statement shall contain a
description of the extent of the flooding, their
diversion routes and an assessment of the adverse impacts
as they had.
3. A history of prior occurred significant
floods in which such consequences as described under 2
not been identified, but who nevertheless has been of such a nature
It can be anticipated that similar future events,
significant adverse consequences.
Are there specific needs assessment should also contain
future flood potential adverse consequences for
human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic
activities, as far as possible with regard to the aspects
such as the topography, the modes and their general
hydrological and geomorphological characteristics, the effectiveness of
existing infrastructures designed by humans to
prevent floods, population areas, areas
with economic activity and development in the long term,
including the impact of climate change on the occurrence of
floods.
In the case of an international river basin district
should the Swedish civil contingencies agency Exchange
relevant information with the authority or authorities that have
the corresponding data in Finland or Norway.
paragraph 5 of the Swedish civil contingencies Agency shall have
complete the preliminary flood risk assessment
According to section 4 by 22 december 2011. The assessment should be seen
over and if necessary updated by 22 december 2018.
Thereafter, review and updating at least every six
year. Such review will likely climate change
the influence on the occurrence of floods shall be taken into account.
section 6 of the Swedish civil contingencies Agency shall, with
based on the preliminary assessment of
flood risks under paragraph 4, for each water district
account in which areas the authority is of the opinion that significant
flood risk exists or might be expected to occur.
If an area referred to in the first subparagraph are adjacent to a
water districts in Finland or Norway shall be the authority for
civil contingencies Agency coordinate its work with the
or the authorities who have the corresponding data in the
the country.
Maps of flood prone areas and over
flood risks
section 7 of the Swedish civil contingencies Agency, for the
areas recognised in accordance with paragraph 6 of the first subparagraph
develop maps of flood prone areas. Maps
shall cover the geographical areas which could be affected
by
1. floods with a low probability are expected to occur,
or are expected to occur only in extreme situations,
2. flood with medium probability is expected
occur, and, if appropriate,
3. floods that are expected to occur with high probability.
In the case of coastal areas with a sufficient level of protection and areas
where flooding is from groundwater sources, maps
restricted to the geographical areas referred to in
the first subparagraph 1.
The maps shall recognise the supposed flood
sprawl, water depth, water level and, if it is
appropriate, the flow velocity or the relevant water flow.
section 8 provincial offices in norrbotten, Västernorrland,
Västmanland County, Kalmar county and Västra Götaland,
within the water district as the respective County Administrative Board in
as the water authority is responsible for according to section 22
Ordinance (2007:825) with länsstyrelse instruction, preparation
maps of flood risks for the areas set out
in accordance with paragraph 6 of the first paragraph.
The maps shall show the potential adverse consequences associated
with such floods are reported in accordance with paragraph 7 of the first
paragraph 1 – 3. Of the maps will indicate
1. how many residents at risk,
2. What are the different economic activities carried out within the
area at risk,
3. the activities referred to in the annex to the regulation
(2004:989) on the review of certain hazardous activities and
which might cause accidental pollution in flood and
those areas designated for protection under the
provisions of paragraph 1 of the Foundation, iii and v of annex IV
to Directive 2000/60/EC and that are susceptible, and
4. any other information that is useful.
section 9 If a map according to § 7 or 8 touches upon an area that is shared
with Finland or Norway, the authority draws up
a map to exchange information on the work of the
authorities who have the corresponding task in that country.
section 10 of the maps referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 shall be completed no later than
22 december 2013. The maps will be reviewed and, if necessary,
updated by 22 december 2019. Thereafter, review
and updating at least every six years.
section 11 of the maps referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8, and subsequent revisions
of these according to section 10 shall be prepared so that the information
they contain is consistent with relevant information according to
Chapter 3. section 1 of the Regulation (2004:660) on the management of
the quality of the aquatic environment. They should also be coordinated with the
revisions made under that provision.
Risk management plans
section 12 of Each County Board shall, on the basis of the maps
drawn up in accordance with paragraphs 7 and 8, develop a plan for handling
of flood risks (risk management plan). In the plan,
include objectives for the management of flood risks for the
areas recognised in accordance with paragraph 6 of the first paragraph. At
the setting of objectives, the provincial Government take particular account of the
the ability to reduce the possible adverse consequences of
flooding for human health, the environment, cultural heritage and
economic activity.
The plan must address all aspects of the management of
flood risks. Special attention to
prevention, protection and preparedness, including
flood forecasting and early warning systems. The different
basin or sub-basin area features shall
be taken into account.
Plan may not include measures which, by their extent
or their consequences significantly increases the risk of flooding
upstream or downstream in Finland or Norway in the same
River basin or sub-basin, unless the
countries concerned have coordinated these measures and agreed on a
solution.
paragraph 13 of the provincial governments will coordinate the risk management plans,
that includes water district which is located at
Swedish territory, the water district level.
For the risk management plans relating to an international
River basin districts, the relevant provincial Governments ensure
that coordination takes place with the corresponding risk management plans in
Norway or Finland.
Flood risk management plans referred to in the second subparagraph shall, when
provincial governments and the authorities having equivalent
data in Norway or Finland considers it appropriate,
supplemented by more detailed plans coordinated at
the level of the international river basin district.
section 14 of the flood risk management plans should be completed and
published by 22 december 2015. The plans are to be seen
over and if necessary updated by 22 december 2021.
Thereafter, review and updating at least every six
year. Upon such review shall likely climate change
the influence on the occurrence of floods shall be taken into account.
section 15 of the flood risk management plans and their subsequent reviews
of these according to section 14 shall be drawn up in coordination with the
reviews of the management plans in accordance with Chapter 5. 1 §
Regulation (2004:660) on the management of the quality of
the aquatic environment.
Other provisions
section 16 in the preparation of assessments, reports, maps
and flood risk management plans referred to in 4, 6, 7, 8 and 12 sections, the
responsible authorities consult with other authorities
affected by the work.
The competent authorities shall prepare the relevant municipalities and
others who are particularly interested the opportunity to submit
evidence and make representations.
Provincial governments, through the publication of the draft
risk management plans provide government agencies, municipalities,
organisations, operators, the public and others
concerned the opportunity to submit comments for at least two months
on the plans. This also applies to the review and updating of
flood risk management plans.
section 17 of the preliminary flood risk assessment
under paragraph 4, maps of flood prone areas and
flood risk in accordance with §§ 7 and 8 and
flood risk management plans referred to in section 12 shall, as soon as possible after
completion shall be published by the authority responsible
for preparation.
section 18 of the Swedish civil contingencies Agency, notify
detailed rules on the information to the County Board shall
provide authority to carry out its
tasks under paragraph 2 and 3, as well as what maps
According to § 8 shall contain and how they should be designed.
The Swedish civil contingencies Agency, notify
rules about what the flood risk management plans referred to in section 12 shall
contain and how they should be designed.
§ 19 Of the Swedish civil contingencies agency finds
to an issue that has implications for the management of the risk of
flooding also affects Finland or Norway within the meaning
in article 8(5) of Directive 2007/60/EC, it shall
notify the Government about this. The authority shall at the same time
leave suggestions on how the issue should be resolved.
A County Administrative Board which draws attention to a matter referred to in the first
subparagraph shall inform the Swedish civil
preparedness for this.