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Regional Legislative Decree No. 8/2010/A on the Authority for Water and Waste Services Regulation of Azores Island (IRSARA).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Territorial subdivision
Azores
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 45, 5 March 2010, pp. 639-648.
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Institution Waste management Data collection/reporting Freshwater pollution Water quality standards Potable water
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force on the first day of the month following the month of its publication.
Abstract

This Regional Legislative Decree is composed of five Chapters divided in 38 articles. It institutes the Authority for Water and Waste Services Regulation of Azores Island (IRSARA) and regulates its main functions and competences. Special attention is paid to the control of water for human consumption and wastewater, in order to reduce risks for the health and pollution. It also provides criteria for monitoring ERSARA expenses and regulates its funding.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt