1 the clonmel park hotel, clonmel 21 st november 2007
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The Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel
21st November 2007
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Introductions
Ray Spain - Project Coordinator
Brendan O'Brien - GIS Manager
Grace Glasgow – Mott McDonald Pettit/RPS
Karen Roche – Scientist
Katie Murphy – Scientist
Cliona Ni Eidhin - Scientist
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Structure of Workshop
Introduction to WFD, SERBD & what we hope to get from this workshop.
Workshop
Where we go from here.
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2000
2003
2004
SWMI REPORTSWMI REPORT
2007
RBMPRBMP
2009
•Monitoring programmes•Publish RBMP works programme
•Monitoring programmes•Publish RBMP works programme
CHARACTERISATION REPORT•Describe and Map all Waterbodies•Reference conditions for surface waters•Look at the pressures and impacts•Economic analysis of water use•Register of protected areas
CHARACTERISATION REPORT•Describe and Map all Waterbodies•Reference conditions for surface waters•Look at the pressures and impacts•Economic analysis of water use•Register of protected areas
2008
DRAFT RBMPDRAFT RBMP
2006WFD in Force WFD in Force
•RBDs Defined•Competent Authorities•Water Policy Regulations
•RBDs Defined•Competent Authorities•Water Policy Regulations
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Water Framework Directive
EIGHT RBDs
Neagh Bann IRBD
North Western IRBD
Shannon IRBD
North Eastern RBD
Eastern RBD
South Eastern RBD
South Western RBD
Western RBD
Authorities
Monaghan / DOE NI - EHS
Donegal / DOE NI - EHS
Limerick / DOE NI - EHS
DOE NI - EHS
Dublin City
Carlow
Cork County
Galway County
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Overall objective of WFD
• achieve at least “good status” of all waters by 2015
• maintain “high status” of waters where it exists
• prevent any deterioration in existing status of waters
• Management must be planned and implemented, through Management Plans, in a way that achieves the best possible balance between the protection and improvement of the water environment and the interests of those who depend on it for their livelihood and quality of life
Waters = Groundwater's, rivers, lakes, transitional & coastal waters
also canals & reservoirs
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Status Classification
Good Status = Good ecological status & good chemical status
Min Objective
ECOLOGICAL
STATUS
HIGH
GOOD
MODERATE
POOR
BAD
Quality
Standards Slight
No or
minimal
Moderate
Major
Bad
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Water Framework Directive
• Common implementation Plan
• Intermediate milestones
• Public Participation
• Provides for Repeal of previous directives
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EC (Water Policy) Regs & Amendments S.I. No. 722 of 2003
S.I. No. 413 of 2005
• Co-ordination of actions by all relevant public authorities
• Characterisation of each RBD
• Development of a POM to achieve WFD objectives
• Development and adoption of RBMP in each RBD and review every 6 years
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Relevant Public Authorities
• · the Environmental Protection Agency • · the relevant local authorities• · the regional authorities in the area • · the regional fisheries boards in the area• · the Geological Survey of Ireland• · Teagasc • · the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland• · the Marine Institute• · the Central Fisheries Board• · the Electricity Supply Board• · Waterways Ireland• · Tourism Ireland• · the Heritage Council• · the Health and Safety Authority• · the Local Government Computer Services Board• · the Commissioners of Public Works• · the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment • · the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources• · the Minister for Agriculture and Food
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SERBD
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SERBD
• Established in 2002: first project established for the implementation of the WFD
• Original project - 4 years (to April ’06)
• Extension to December 2008 to align project with those in other RBD’s and to deliver RBMP
• Total Cost of approx 11 million euro.
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South Eastern River Basin District
River Basin DistrictAdvisory Council
ParticipatingLocal Authorities
CarlowWexford
WaterfordWaterford City
KilkennyLaoisOffaly
North TippSouth Tipp
KildareWicklow
LimerickCork
ContractorMott McDonald Pettit/RPS
Co-ordinator
River Basin Management Group
Project SteeringGroup
GIS officer &administrative support
NGO Network Group
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Project Steering Committee
Carlow County Council
Kilkenny County Council
Laois County Council
South Tipperary County Council
Waterford County Council
Wexford County Council
Department of Environment Heritage & Local Government
Central Fisheries Board
Environmental Protection Agency
Geological Survey of Ireland
Temporary body: Role to oversee execution of project brief
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River Basin Management Group
13 Local authorities Irish Business and Employers Confederation
Bord Na Mona Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association
Coillte Irish Farmers Association
Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development Local Government Computer Services Board
Department of Environment Heritage & Local Government
Marine Institute
Dúchas NGO’s
Eastern Regional Fisheries Board Office of Public Works
Environmental Protection Agency South East Regional Authority
Forest Service Southern Regional Fisheries Board
Geological Survey of Ireland Teagasc
Heritage Council Waterways Ireland
Long-term body (non-statutory): Role to implement Management measures and to prepare and
implement the River Basin Management Strategy
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RBD Advisory Councils
• Terms of Reference • “to consider matters relating to the preparation of river basin management plans
and other matters relevant to the protection and use of the aquatic environment and water resources in the district and to advise and make recommendations on these matters to the relevant public authorities.”
• SERBD Advisory Council ≈ 45 members
• 2 from each LA - elected member or sectoral representative = 26
• 6 from AMAI – co-opted
• 13 from representative pillars/sectors co-opted
• Membership list is available on website
• Chair: Cllr. Martin Phelan (Laois CoCo)
– Vice Chair: Cllr John Halligan (Waterford City Council)
• A RBDAC is a statutory forum for elected reps & other stakeholders to consider matters relating to the prep. of RBMPs & to advise & make recommendations to the relevant public authorities.
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General reporting structures in relation to WFD
National Coordination Group Strategy and Policy issues
National Technical Coordination Group
NCG
NTCG
POMS WG
Monitoring WG
Groundwater WG
Hydrology WG
Dangerous Substances
Expert Group
Data management / GIS WG
EMS WG
EDEN Steering
Group
Mathematical Modelling
WG
Public participatio
n WG
ForestrySG
WRBD
Mobile organics
SGERBD
Onsite WW treatment
systems SGWRBD
Urban Pressures
SGERBD
Freshwater Morphology
SGShRBD
Abstractions
SGERBD
Dangerous Substances
SGSWRBD
Ind & Munic discharges
SGSWRBD
Further Economic
CharacterisationSG
ERBD
AWBs / HMWBs
SGSWRBD
Marine Morphology
SGSWRBD
DOEHLG, DCMNR, EPA, GSI, Heritage, Duchas, OPW,Waterways Irl., DAF, CFB, DOENI, RBD’s
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Significant Water Issues
• Background information
• The way that the issue can cause water problems
• The existing controls and their adequacy
• The proposed actions and the parties responsible and those affected
• Opinions sought about the proposals to address each issue
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New national licensing system for WWTS & licence reviews
Controls adequate. Compliance + Enforcement critical
NAP adequate. But review in 2009. Sensitive areas
Guidance. Identify high risk areas + modify development plans
Guidance. Prohibit a forestation in high risk areas
New national licensing system for WWTS + guidance
New water quality standards + inclusion in discharge licences
New national registration & licensing system + guidance
New national registration & licensing system + guidance
9 Pressures on Water Quality
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Ground Rules
• We need to focus on County, Regional or National issues.
• Avoid local issues
• Everyone is to get an opportunity to speak.
• All issues raised will be recorded
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Questions
• Have we missed anything?
• What are the issues concerning You?
• Have you solutions / proposals?
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Thank You!
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