Beijing will forcibly dismantle buildings that block rivers from flooding

In the “July 21” heavy rainstorm that still leaves fresh memories for Beijing residents, the Juma River, Yongding River, Zhoukoudian River and Other river basins caused heavy casualties and property losses to Fangshan District during the disaster. In the event of disasters occurring once in a century, urban planning and design, and inadequate infrastructure, some illegal constructions occupying rivers are also one of the reasons. From October 1st, the revised "Regulations on the Protection and Administration of the Beijing River and Lakes" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") was formally implemented, and flood prevention and disaster reduction of rivers and lakes became the key words of the new "Regulations".

Rivers and lakes forbid construction of flood-fighting buildings

On July 27th, the 34th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th Beijing Municipal People’s Congress passed the amended "Regulations on the Protection and Management of Beijing's Rivers and Lakes," and more than a dozen places in the new "Regulations" referred to rivers and lakes. Flood control and disaster reduction capabilities clearly stipulate that buildings and structures that impede flood control shall be prohibited within the scope of management of rivers and lakes. Greening, bank slopes, and river bottom protection along rivers and lakes shall be in accordance with the river, lake function, ecological, and environmental protection landscape requirements and greening. Technical standards for unified planning and design.

According to the “Regulations”, it is necessary to build riverfront green belts, green trails, and water-based fitness facilities on the premise of ensuring flood protection. If rivers and lakes are used for tourism projects or other utilization activities, they should meet the requirements of water function zoning to ensure the rivers. Lake project, flood protection, ecological environment of rivers and lakes, safety of water bodies and water quality.

The new “Regulations” also stipulates the preparation of contingency plans for emergencies in the rivers and lakes and exercises on a regular basis. Where public safety may be affected, the affected units and the public shall be informed in a timely manner and report to the water administrative department at the same time.

In rivers and lakes, within the scope of management and protection, encircling the river, digging fish ponds, digging trenches, exploring or setting up poles, towers, wireless communication towers, signs, setting fixed parking lots, rerouting or excavating artificial lakes, The construction of temporary structures must be reported to the competent department of water administration for approval, or a fine of 10,000 yuan up to 50,000 yuan will be imposed. New construction, expansion and reconstruction of rivers and lakes, development of water conservancy, prevention and control of water disasters, improvement of rivers and lakes, construction of bridges, roads, pipelines, cables, gates, docks, ferries, and water intake within the scope of management and protection of rivers and lakes. Drainage and other engineering facilities and their ancillary facilities need to be adjacent to rivers, across rivers, embankments, dikes, dams, and cofferdams. If the construction unit starts without permission, the water administrative department shall order it to stop illegal activities and renew the relevant procedures within a time limit; If they do not re-apply or re-apply for non-approval within the time limit, they shall be ordered to dismantle the illegal buildings or structures within a limited time and restore the status quo; if they are not dismantled or reverted to their original condition within the time limit, the demolition shall be forcibly dismantled, and the necessary expenses shall be borne by the illegal entity or individual and shall be imposed on more than 10,000 yuan. Fines of less than 100,000 yuan.

What is the ecological water demand?

The reporter found that the new "Regulations" incorporates the new concepts of river and lake protection and management. According to the Regulations, the people's governments at all levels in this Municipality shall carry out integrated management of rivers and lakes and the construction of water networks in accordance with the rivers and lakes management and conservation management plans, rehabilitate the ecological functions of water bodies, improve the natural purification capacity of water bodies, and conserve and protect water resources.

In recent years, the amount of water needed by the ecological environment, a new concept proposed by the developed countries, has been increasingly appreciated. To this end, the new “Regulations” specifically mentioned that the municipal water administrative department, together with relevant departments, determined the ecological water use of key river sections and key lakes in accordance with the river and lake management and conservation management plans, and proposed specific ecological environmental water protection plans and organized Implementation. The ecological environment of rivers and lakes should make full use of rainwater and reclaimed water.

At the same time, it is stipulated that a river and lake water function zone shall be established to restrict pollution. According to the Regulations, the administrative department of water shall, in accordance with the water quality requirements of the river and lake water function areas and the natural purification capacity of the water bodies, verify the capacity for containing pollutants in the water areas and submit to the administrative department of environmental protection at the same level the opinion on the total amount of pollutants discharged from the water area. .

Swimming fishing conditions open

Another feature of the new "Regulations" is that there are conditions for opening up swimming and fishing grounds. In the previous “Regulations” draft, 15 prohibitions have been set up within the protection scope of the rivers and lakes. In the previous draft of the draft, the content of “No Fishing” was included, and the “Regulations” promulgated will be used for fishing. Removed from prohibited behavior.

The person in charge of the Legal Affairs Division of the Municipal Water Affairs Bureau told the reporter that the new “Regulations” emphasized the scientific development concept of “people-oriented, harmonious people and water”. In order to meet the reasonable water and water requirements of the citizens, from restricting swimming and fishing to conditional opening. Considering that relevant laws and regulations in this Municipality have made provisions for fishing, this legislation has not been repeated.

Water culture first written into local legislation

In addition, the new “Regulations” also pointed out that the water administrative department should, together with cultural relics, planning, and other relevant departments, formulate protection lists for river courses, water areas, and hydraulic structures, bridges, gates, and other hydraulic structures, structures, and sites with important historical and cultural values. And standards, the establishment of related files; the intangible cultural heritage of rivers and lakes to carry out the excavation, organization, protection and promotion of the river and lake culture. No unit or individual may destroy or demolish the hydraulic structures, structures, or sites listed in the list of protection.

According to the person in charge of the Legal Affairs Department of the Municipal Water Affairs Bureau, cultural factors were written for the first time in local legislation, which reflects the need for protection of water resources. Because the natural and artificial water systems that have formed in Beijing in history, while carrying out their own water conservancy functions, they are also loaded with powerful cultural information and protecting it is also a protection culture.

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