Scottish Government

Implementation of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003

Annual Report to Scottish Parliament 2003

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Section 1
1. The Water Framework Directive
2. Timetable for implementation
3. The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003
4. Commencement Order
5. Funding issues
Section 2
6. Responsible Authorities
7. Establishment of River Basin Districts & cross-border issues
8. Characterisation of River Basin Districts
9. Drinking Water Protected Areas
10. Register of protected areas
11. Monitoring
12. River Basin Management Planning
13. Programme of measures
14. Regulation of controlled activities
15. Remedial and restoration measures
16.Fixing of charges for water services
17. Planning Permission: Fish farming
Annex