Act No. 285 on Water Resources Management, 1989. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Surface water Policy/planning Institution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The stated objective of the Act is to promote a consistent and effective management of the nation's water resources, with special regard for surface waters. To this effect, various planning mechanisms are provided for in the statute. A Water Economy Working Plan is to provide the policy framework for more detailed water sector planning. Such Plan covers surface waters, and contains the basic guidelines for the development and conservation of the resource, and a time-frame for implementation. The Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 220 of 1999 on Indication Subsidiary Waters of Principal Water Arteries. Legislation | Netherlands | 1999 Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 191 of 2004 to amend certain provisions of the Water Resources Management Act so as to introduce certain general provisions regarding water quantity management and some other issues. Legislation | Netherlands | 2004 | Repealed Keyword: Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Groundwater, Water abstraction Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act to amend certain provisions of the Water Resources Management Act with respect to the system of permits and the regime for extraordinary circumstances (Compulsory permits for discharge in relation with drainage). Legislation | Netherlands | 1995 | Repealed Keyword: Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 636 of 2006 to repeal the Shipping Fund Act 1955, and to amend certain provisions of the State Water Works Act and some other Laws so as to correct certain mistakes or omissions. Legislation | Netherlands | 2006 Keyword: Surface water, Policy/planning, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act No. 107 of 2009 containing rules relative to management and use of water resources (Water Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 2009 Keyword: Marine pollution, International agreement-implementation, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Water quality standards, Water rights, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX