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Water Abstraction and Impoundment (Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. No. 482 of 2006).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Water abstraction Water conservation zone Non-governmental entity Authorization/permit EIA Protected area Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations concern the authorization of the abstraction of water from underground strata or waterways and the construction, alteration or operation of impounding works ("controlled activities").

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. No. 662 (N.I. 6)).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Institution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Abstraction and Impoundment (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 122 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Non-governmental entity, Authorization/permit, EIA, Protected area, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX