There is a Conflict at the Heart of EU Water Pollution Policy. (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taylor, David
• Is Part Of: European journal of risk regulation. Volume 6:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 426
• Page End: 430
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Risk management -- Periodicals; Risk management -- Europe -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 363.102
• DOI: 10.1017/S1867299X00004888
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1867-299X

Abstract

Abstract : The current application of the hazardous substances provisions of Article 16 of the EU Water Framework Directive are in fundamental conflict with a number of other Directives and Regulations controlling the use of those hazardous substances that are currently essential to the wellbeing of the Community and its citizens. There is a simple solution to this conflict although reaching political agreement in such a polarised area may prove to be impossible.