European Union (Water Policy) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 350 of 2014). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Freshwater pollution Policy/planning Institution River basin institution Basin/catchment/watershed Pollution control Inland waters Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations, in implementing the provisions of the EU Water Framework Directive, establish a Water Policy Advisory Committee, which shall (a) advise the Minister on policy in relation to: (i) the preparation of river basin management plans, (ii) the establishment of environmental objectives in relation to river basin districts, (iii) the preparation of programmes of measures to achieve the environmental objectives, (iv) other related matters concerning the protection and management of the aquatic environment and water resources; and (b) promote appropriate activities necessary to support the achievement of the objectives of the Water Framework Directive. They also amend the European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 in relation to, among other things: competent authorities specified in Article 3 of the Directive; establishment of environmental objectives; duties of local authorities in respect of river basins; and the making of river basin management plans in accordance with Article 13 of the Directive. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie 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 European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 722 of 2003). Legislation | Ireland | 2003 Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Institution, River basin institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Governance, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX