Quality required of Shellfish Waters Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 341 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Official Gazette No. 17,181 of 28 December 2001, pp. B 3863-70. Subject Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Mariculture Pollution control Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The Regulations make provision with respect to the quality of shellfish waters. They shall apply to the coastal and brackish waters designated by the competent authority as needing protection or improvement in order to support shellfish life and growth and thus contribute to a high quality of shellfish products intended for human consumption. The parameters that shall apply to waters designated by the Authority are listed in Annex I to these Regulations. The Authority shall set values for each parameter in accordance with comments contained in the specified column of Annex I. The Authority shall also establish pollution reducing programmes, carry out sampling operations and publish periodically information designation of waters and parameters. Offences and penalties are prescribed. (16 regulations completed by one Schedule) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX