# Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, Division 3

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Investments shall be consistent with the water management hierarchy, in line with Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, with a focus on demand management options. Alternative supply options shall only be considered when the potential for water savings and efficiency has been exhausted. Public intervention in the waste management sector shall complement efforts by the private sector, in particular in relation to producer responsibility. Investments shall encourage innovative approaches that promote high levels of recycling. Investments shall be consistent with the waste hierarchy established under Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Expenditure related to biodiversity and the protection of natural resources shall be consistent with Council Directive 92/43/EEC.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2013/1303/annex/I/division/5/division/5.2/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-1303/annex-I/division-5/division-5.2/division-3
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