Regulations for establishing and licensing regional water facilities No. 17 of 2021. Country/Territory Palestine Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Authorization/permit Capacity building Concession Data collection/reporting Decentralisation Dispute settlement Effluent waste water/discharge Financing Governance Monitoring Procedural matters Public participation Standards Water supply Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This comprehensive Regulation, consisting of 69 Articles, aims to (i) establish and define the roles of the Regional Water Facility, covering its authority, formation, management, financial resources, dissolution, merger, and all related matters; (ii) delineate procedures for licensing the regional water utility and operators. The Regional Water Utility, defined as the entity directly providing water and sanitation services to consumers, strives for sustainability, financial efficiency, economies of scale, and independence. Its responsibilities encompass various service provisions, wastewater management, project implementation adhering to standards, strategic planning, collaboration with relevant authorities, resource conservation, and engagement with support and financing from local and international bodies. The facility is also mandated to operate within approved specifications, standards, and quality benchmarks, implement capacity-building plans, manage budgets, address service-related complaints, contract licensed operators, and ensure transparent information and data provision to the Council. Full text Arabic Website www.molg.pna.ps