PURPOSE
The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (the WEWS Act) requires controls to be introduced to secure good status for the rivers, lochs, groundwater and other water bodies in Scotland.
This consultation document sets out the Executive's proposals for a package of measures, including a set of controls, to tackle diffuse pollution from rural land use as part of this framework for the future management of our rivers, lochs, coasts and groundwater.
The paper focuses on 3 key aspects
- The water pollution problems associated with rural land use
- links with existing environmental guidance and legislation
- the introduction of possible controls aimed at protecting the water environment.
CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS
Please send your views and comments on the proposals in this paper to:
Water Division
Scottish Executive
Area 1-H, Victoria Quay
EDINBURGH EH6 6QQTel 0131 244 0386
Fax 0131 244 0245
e-mail water@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Responses should reach us by Monday 13 March 2006
Earlier responses would be welcome.
Responses received will be made available publicly unless respondents ask for their comments to remain confidential. Details about how to access the responses can be obtained from Ian Speirs on 0131 244 0189