Member State report / Art10 / 2012 / D8 / Greece / Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea
| Report type | Member State report to Commission |
| MSFD Article | Art. 10 Environmental targets (and Art. 17 updates) |
| Report due | 2012-10-15 |
| GES Descriptor | D8 Contaminants |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region/subregion | Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea |
| Reported by | APC S.A. |
| Report date | 2012-10-15 |
| Report access | MICGR_MSFD10TI_20130430.xml |
MIC-EL-MS-IO
Feature [Target or Indicator code] |
D8 |
8.1 |
8.1.1 |
8.2 |
8.2.1 |
8.2.2 |
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GES descriptor, criterion or indicator [GEScomponent] |
D8
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D8C1
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D8C2
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D8C3
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MarineUnitID |
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Method used |
GES determination and target setting were approached both qualitatively and quantitatively. A qualitative description was made but at the same time environmental indicators were used according to environmental quality criteria and guidelines. As a result target setting follows the same pattern where possible. Targets to achieve or maintain GES are defined according to the desired state of the environment as set by GES descriptors. State-based, pressure- based and impact-based targets are provided. |
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Description [Targets] |
The determination of pollutant effects and prevailing trends in contaminants concentrations in the water column, sediments and ecosystems |
To achieve GES, hazardous substances should be kept at low levels and ultimately reach background values or zero. Therefore, the concentrations and impacts of hazardous substances are evaluated according to threshold values (limit reference points) suggested. |
Concentration of contaminants in seabed habitat/biota |
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Threshold value [TargetValue] |
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Reference point type |
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Baseline |
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Proportion |
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Assessment method |
Regular monitoring |
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Development status |
fully operational |
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Type of target/indicator |
Pressure |
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Timescale |
12-2020 |
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Interim or GES target |
GES |
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Compatibility with existing targets/indicators |
WFD 2000/60/EC, 2006/11/EC, 98/15/EEC, HORIZON 2020
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Physical/chemical features |
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Predominant habitats |
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Functional group |
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Pressures |
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