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Executive Order No. 860 redefining the Composition and Powers of the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Freshwater resources management Enforcement/compliance Protection of environment Monitoring
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect immediately.
Abstract

This Executive Order establishes the new Composition and Powers of the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) and transfers its Secretariat to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It specifies new composition of the Board, whose primary functions shall be to control and regulate the utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources in accordance with the specific provisions of the Water Code. The NWRB shall desist from regulating the water tariffs of Water Districts, which shall be undertaken by the Local Water Utilities Administration in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 198 as amended by Executive Order 124-A, series of 1987.

Full text
English
Website
www.nwrb.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amends

Executive Order No. 123 reconstituting the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

Legislation | Philippines | 2002

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX