SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Regulation of the water environment

Part 1Purposes for which provision may be made

3Preliminary

1

Establishing standards, objectives or requirements in relation to—

a

regulated activities, and

b

in the case of fish regulations, structures or obstructions that affect, or could affect, the movement of fish through regulated waters.

2

In the case of water regulations, authorising the making of plans for—

a

the setting of overall limits,

b

the allocation of rights, or

c

the progressive improvement of standards or objectives,

relating to the use of water resources.

3

In the case of water regulations, authorising the making of schemes for the trading or other transfer of rights so allocated.