Application of these Regulations3

The Department when carrying out its functions under regulation 9 of the 2003 Regulations shall—

a

monitor or secure the monitoring of the status of the water environment in the river basin district and the part of any international river basin districts falling within Northern Ireland;

b

monitor or secure the monitoring of the status of the water environment in protected areas; and

c

analyse or secure the analysis of information obtained following monitoring under sub paragraphs (a) and (b).