Regulation 11 Transfrontier ConsultationI1

Where the Department considers classifying for the purposes of these Regulations any fresh waters which cross or form part of the national frontier between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland it shall consult with the competent authorities in the Republic of Ireland in order to determine the stretches of such waters which might be classified and the consequences to be drawn from common quality objectives.

The consequences referred to in paragraph (1) shall be determined by each State after formal consultations and the Commission may participate in any such consultations.