Amendments to the Surface Waters (Shellfish) (Classification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997I13
1
The Surface Waters (Shellfish) (Classification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 5 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (6).
2
In paragraph 2 of regulation 2 (Interpretation), for “ Directive 79/923/EEC (quality required of shellfish waters)” substitute “Directive 2006/113/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the quality required of shellfish waters (“Directive 2006/113/EC”)”6.
3
In regulation 3 after “brackish waters” insert “for the purposes of Directive 2006/113/EC”.
4
In the following provisions, for “Directive 79/923/EEC” (in each place) substitute “Directive 2006/113/EC”.
a
regulation 5(b) (Guideline values and no deterioration principle);
b
regulation 9(a) (Modification of section 4C of the Water Act (Northern Ireland) 1972).
5
In the heading for column 1 in the table contained in Schedule 1 (Criteria for classification of waters as shellfish waters) for “79/923/EEC” substitute “Directive 2006/113/EC”.
6
In the heading for column 1 in the table contained in Schedule 2 (Guideline values in relation to the quality of shellfish waters) for “79/923/EEC” substitute “Directive 2006/113/EC”.