Water (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 112 of 2019).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Water

Keyword

Farming Agricultural development Freshwater pollution Groundwater Water supply Data collection/reporting Effluent waste water/discharge Water quality standards Institution Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Offences/penalties Pollution control

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

These Regulations address failures of retained EU law relating to water to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in accordance with the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16). They amend the Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 and subsidiary legislation regarding marine pollution, water supply, freshwater pollution and groundwater management. They also retain EU legislation, notably the Water Framework Directive and the Groundwater Directive, with modifications as UK law.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Quality of Bathing Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 231 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 187 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Sewerage, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. No. 78 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Crustaceans, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.I. No. 254 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Institution, Authorization/permit, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Phosphorus (Use in Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 308 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Organic waste, Plant production, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (2013 Chapter 10).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Biodiversity, Enforcement/compliance, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Policy/planning, Marine area, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. No. 212 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Monitoring, Cleaning agents/detergents, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. No. 211 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water supply, Non-governmental entity, Contract/agreement, Monitoring, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Asbestos in Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (S.R. No. 93 of 1995).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995

Keyword: Waste management, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 419 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil pollution/quality, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX