8.—(1) In paragraph (1) of regulation 10 (significant and sustained upward trends and the starting point for trend reversal) after the word “shall” insert “, in accordance with Annex IV to the Directive”.
(2) In paragraph (6) remove “paragraph 1 of”.
(3) After paragraph (6) insert—
“(6A) For the identification of significant and sustained upward trends in the concentration of substances which cover both naturally and as a result of human activities the Department must consider the baseline levels and, where such data is available, the data collected before the start of the monitoring programme in order to report on trend identification within the first river basin management plan referred to in Article 13 of the Water Framework Directive.”.