Water Management Framework Regulation.

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Pollution control Water quality standards Surface water Groundwater Sustainable development Hazardous substances Policy/planning Classification/declassification Monitoring Freshwater pollution Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 January 2007.

Abstract

The purpose of this regulation is to establish a framework for setting targets when ensuring the most comprehensive protection and sustainable use of water resources. Production and adopted regional management planning and action programs shall meet environmental objectives, such as pollution of water bodies – in adherence to environmental quality standards specified in the document’s Appendices.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and amending Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollution Act (No. 6 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, EIA, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 77 of 1985 relative to planning and construction.

Legislation | Norway | 1985 (2018)

Keyword: Land-use planning, EIA, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Waterworks, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 82 of 2000 on river systems and groundwater (Water Resources Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Inland waters, Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2009/90/EC laying down, pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, technical specifications for chemical analysis and monitoring of water status.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Pollution control, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX