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Regulation 5 Guideline values and no deterioration principleI1

Northern Ireland Not yet in force

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In discharging its pollution control functions in relation to any waters classified under these Regulations, the Department shall—

(a)

endeavour to respect the guideline values and comments specified in Schedule 2 for waters of the relevant class; and

(b)

take into account the principle that implementation of measures taken pursuant to Directive 78/659/EEC may on no account lead, either directly or indirectly, to increased pollution of fresh water.

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Reg. 5 in operation at 5.1.1998, see reg. 1