Action 49
"In implementing EC legislation, such as the new Water
Framework Directive and agricultural waste regulation under
the Waste Framework Directive, the Executive will work
closely with the industry in designing measures that suit
Scottish circumstances and which take account of the
practicalities of farming as well as risks of environmental
damage."
Progress
Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act was
passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2003. The Executive is
working with industry stakeholders to develop regulations
which will provide environmental protection and improvement
whilst taking account of the social and economic aspects of
the legislation.
Links
- Water Environment and Water
Services (Scotland) Act:-
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2003/20030003.htm
Primary Action complete although work is
ongoing in relation to the overarching
objective.
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