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Water Framework Directive Stakeholder Forum. 30 th June 2005. WHAT IT IS AND IS NOT?. It is not a development plan It is not a bidding document It guides the development plan process It assists all key actors in decision making about development
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Water Framework Directive Stakeholder Forum 30th June 2005
WHAT IT IS AND IS NOT? • It is not a development plan • It is not a bidding document • It guides the development plan process • It assists all key actors in decision making about development • It makes connections across space, community and people.
LEGALSTATUS • All Departments have to have regard to the RDS in exercising any ‘development’ functions • Development Plans, schemes and policies have to be in ‘general conformity’ with the RDS.
Protection of the Environment The Natural Environment Including the Coast The Built Environment Wise Use of the Environment The Environment and Health Caring for the Environment
Environment and HealthCombat and Reduce Pollution • Access to Clean Water • Improve quality of Discharges • Upgrade Sewerage Infrastructure and Sewage Treatment Facilities • New Developments Meet Environmental Standards • Develop Strategy on Eutrophication • Develop River Basin Management Plans
Conclusions • N. Ireland has a Spatial Strategy • Legislative Basis • Environmental issues Feature Strongly • Combating and Reducing Water Pollution • Cross Border Dimension • A Framework for Action