Decree No. 260 laying down criteria for the classifying the state of surface waters and laying down technical amendments to Legislative Decree No. 152 of 2006.

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Pollution control Surface water Monitoring Classification/declassification Freshwater pollution Groundwater Basin/catchment/watershed Water quality standards Inland waters

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Decree entered into force on 20 February 2011.

Abstract

This Decree sets out criteria for classifying the state of surface waters. Annex 1 in Part 3 of the Code on the Environment is replaced by the Annex to this Decree. Monitoring measures are laid down as well.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.gazzettaufficiale.it

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amends

Legislative Decree No. 152/2006 approving the Code on the Environment.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, EIA, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Framework law, Protection of environment, Hazardous waste, Desertification, Erosion, Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Waste management, Soil rehabilitation, Hazards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX