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Intercalibration state of play

Get updated on the intercalibration results and decision-making process under the Water Framework Directive. Learn about key issues, format considerations, and developments in aligning with new regulatory procedures.

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Intercalibration state of play

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  1. Intercalibration state of play Water Directors meeting Inari (Finland) 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2006 Jorge Rodriguez Romero DG Environment Unit D.2 – Water and Marine, WFD Team

  2. Intercalibration results 2006/2007 Important note to interpret the Table: a colour means thatsome results will be available for this GIG and quality element by the indicated date. This may refer to some types or MS only. 1 Reservoirs only

  3. Calendar • 25 Jan WFD COM • 1 March WFD COM • ECOSTAT • 25 May WFD COM • ECOSTAT • 4 Oct WFD COM • 8 Nov WFD COM • Amended Commission Decision • Commission Internal consultation • Formal opinion on main text and 2006 results • ECOSTAT endorses 2007 GIG results • ECOSTAT endorses technical report } Formal opinion on final draft Decision with 2007 results

  4. Publication of the results:General structure Three layers of information COMMISSION DECISION SEPARATE INSTRUMENT* JRC REPORT * Currently in Annex 2 to the Decision

  5. Results • Current draft is a Commission Decision based on WFD Annex V Section 1.4.1 • Current situation may change due to the alignment to new comitology procedure, “regulatory procedure with scrutiny” • Other options are possible, e.g. a Commission report • DG ENV preference is still to have a Commission Decision through comitology

  6. Key issues • Current focus should be on getting the substance right, the format for publication is less important • No matter what is the format of publication, Member States are obliged to apply the results in establishing the good ecological status boundaries (Annex V, Section 1.4.1, paragraph (iii)) • The Commission is working in a proposal to align the WFD to the new comitology procedures. The outcome of this discussion will have to be considered when deciding on the format

  7. Discussion • Open issues are currently under discussion at the WFD Committee • It is important that the Water Directors are aware of these developments • The Water Directors are invited to • Take note and discuss the state of play • Take note on the developments on the new regulatory procedure with scrunity

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