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Regulation of the State Secretary for Transport, Public Works and Water Management no. BWBR0026845 containing rules regarding the management and use of water systems (Water Regulation).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette no. 19723 of 2009.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Water
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine area Territorial sea Maritime zone Freshwater resources management Business/industry/corporations Effluent waste water/discharge Surface water Waste non-domestic sources Water quality standards Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Groundwater Navigation Waterworks Environmental fees/charges Pollution control
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Water Decree, provides for the management and use of water systems. Matters covered by this Regulation concern: definition of business and activities whose treatment plants introduce urban waste water into surface water, according to the provisions of the article 2.3 of the Decree; management of surface water bodies and designation of drier riparian areas; definition of water quality and quantity standards; definition of the boundary of the surface water body of the North Sea; structures within sea surface water body not managed by the State; activities in water systems, including: general provisions on the discharge of substances, related permits and respect of limits set out in European Legislation; extraction of groundwater and infiltration of surface water; waterworks and measures for their use; navigation; placing of fishing traps and nets; requirements for submitting a water permit; pollution levy.

Full text
Dutch
Website
wetten.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree no. BWBR0026872 containing rules with regard to the management and use of water systems (Water Decree).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Inland fisheries, Coastal zone management, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Protection of environment, Territorial sea, Marine pollution, Hazardous waste, Drainage/land reclamation, Flood, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hydropower generation, Surface water, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Water shortage/drought, Water supply, Access-to-information, Environmental standards, Water quality standards, Policy/planning, Waste non-domestic sources, Pollution control, Recreational water use, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Waste domestic sources, Subsidy/incentive, Water rights, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX