Act No. 135 of 2000 to relative to replacement of Chapter IV of the Surface Waters Pollution Act. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Water charges Subsidy/incentive Environmental fees/charges Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 January 2001, except for article III. Abstract Chapter IV, here replaced, makes provision for charges and subsidies in relation with water pollution. Charges may be imposed by Quality Managers not being a State body, in order to compensate for costs resulting form prevention of water pollution (art. 18). The basis for the charge is the annual amount of discharged substances and its characteristics (art. 19). Articles 20 to 22 provide for the calculation of the charge. Article 23 provides for a charge for compensation of costs made by the Sta Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Amends Act No. 628 of 1992 on Pollution of Surface Waters. Legislation | Netherlands | 1969 (2003) | Repealed Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree No. 2 of 2001 concerning modification of several Decrees to implement Act No. 135 of 2000 relative to replacement of Chapter IV of the Surface Waters Pollution Act. Legislation | Netherlands | 2001 Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX