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Water Pollution Rules 2019.

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Registration Water quality standards Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Business/industry/corporations Coastal zone management Data collection/reporting EIA Enforcement/compliance Environmental planning Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Inland waters Inspection Monitoring Potable water Surface water Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Rules set out application procedures and principles for a permit to release of water pollutants within the permissible levels and the evaluation of the application request by the Authority. These Rules prohibit the release of water pollutant into any water approved by a competent governmental entity for human consumption without treatment or where treatment has been limited solely to disinfection. An application for a permit includes information on the applicant, location of any existing or proposed water intake and release points, identification of the receiving water, references to any EIA reports, effluent quality monitoring data for main discharge points, description of any water pollution control programme, and any other information deemed necessary by the Authority. The Authority shall establish in each permit (i) the water pollutants authorized to be released; (ii) the quantity, conditions and concentrations the permittee may release; (iii) the exact location where the sampling of the release shall be performed and frequency of sampling; and (iv) reporting requirements. Furthermore, the permittee shall take all measures to avoid and minimize the adverse environmental impact, record all monitoring data, and carry out and maintain best management practices, pollution and prevention measures, adequate laboratory controls, the appropriate quality assurance procedures, and back-up or auxiliary facilities to achieve compliance with the permit. In case of non-compliance with the permit requirements, the permittee shall report to the Authority. A Watershed Improvement Plan shall be developed and implemented to address a set of specific pollutant reduction targets and load reductions based on total maximum daily loads for that particular watershed in order to meet the ambient water quality standards. The permit may be revoked or suspended under the circumstances specified in Sections 20 and 21. A Water Polluters Register shall be established by the Authority which contains information about every application for a permit, every permit and Watershed Improvement Plan, decisions of the Authority regarding the applications, inspection reports, notices of all types, and complaints against permittees. Schedule I sets out the parameters or substances at the quantity, condition or concentration of water pollutants. Schedule II sets out the permissible levels of water pollutants in inland waters, coastal waters, marine area, environmentally sensitive areas, and groundwater. Finally, Schedule III lays down ambient water quality standards for freshwater and marine environment.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act (Cap. 35:05).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Special fund, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Water Pollution Rules 2001 (L.N. No. 230 of 2001).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2001

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Registration, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX