26Annual report on implementation of Directive
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The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as practicable after the end of each calendar year, lay before the Parliament a report summarising—
(a)action taken during the year by the Scottish Ministers, SEPA and the responsible authorities for securing compliance with the requirements of the Directive in accordance with this Part, and
(b)progress made during the year towards achieving the environmental objectives set from time to time under section 9.