Decision No. 2455/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2001
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 331, 15 December 2001, pp. 1-5.

Subject: Food & nutrition, Sea, Water, Environment gen.
Keyword: Marine pollution Potable water Toxicity/poisoning Food quality control/food safety Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Surface water Groundwater Freshwater pollution
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Decision came into force on 15 December 2001.

Abstract: In accordance with article 16 (2) of Directive 2000/60/EC, the Commission shall submit a proposal setting out a list of priority substances selected amongst those which present a significant risk to or via the aquatic environment and identified by the assessment procedures referred therein. The list shall also include priority hazardous substances. The present Decision provides for the adoption of the list aforesaid, as it appears in the Annex hereto. The latter shall be inserted in Directive 2000/60/EC as Annex X.
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References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 10 of 2010 (VIII. 18.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development providing limit values for water pollutants in surface waters and rules of application.

Legislation | Hungary | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Surface water, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX