Member State report / Art10 / 2012 / D8 / Ireland / NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas
| 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 | Ireland |
| Region/subregion | NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas |
| Reported by | Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government |
| Report date | 15/04/2013 |
| Report access | ACSIE_MSFD10TI_20130415.xml |
ACS-IE-AA-001
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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D8C1
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D8C2
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D8C2
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D8C3
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MarineUnitID |
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Method used |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Description [Targets] |
The degree of biological or ecological effects that can be specifically attributed to contaminants is below the agreed OSPAR criteria.
At present, this is limited to evaluation of reproductive impairment in marine gastropods associated with tributyltin (TBT). |
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Threshold value [TargetValue] |
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Reference point type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Baseline |
Relevant Background Assessment Criteria (BAC) as agreed by OSPAR. Specifically for reproductive impairment of marine gastropods due to TBT the OSPAR background criteria for imposex in Nucella lapillus (Vas Deferens Sequence Index (VDSI) <0.3). |
Background assessment concentrations (BACs) as agreed by OSPAR |
Background assessment concentrations (BACs) as agreed by OSPAR |
Relevant Background Assessment Criteria (BAC) as agreed by OSPAR. Specifically for reproductive impairment of marine gastropods due to TBT the OSPAR background criteria for imposex in Nucella lapillus (Vas Deferens Sequence Index (VDSI) <0.3). |
Relevant Background Assessment Criteria (BAC) as agreed by OSPAR. Specifically for reproductive impairment of marine gastropods due to TBT the OSPAR background criteria for imposex in Nucella lapillus (Vas Deferens Sequence Index (VDSI) <0.3). |
Not relevant. Baseline conditions for acute spills will relate to the pre-spill condition in so far as known and thus will be assessed on a case by case basis. |
Proportion |
NotReported |
NotReported |
NotReported |
NotReported |
NotReported |
NotReported |
Assessment method |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Development status |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Type of target/indicator |
Impact |
Pressure |
Pressure |
Impact |
Impact |
Operational |
Timescale |
2020-01 |
2020-01 |
2020-01 |
2020-01 |
2020-01 |
2020-01 |
Interim or GES target |
GES |
GES |
GES |
GES |
GES |
GES |
Compatibility with existing targets/indicators |
Compatible with the OSPAR Hazardous Substances Strategy. |
• Compatible with Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) chemical classification system. • Compatible with the OSPAR Hazardous Substances Strategy. |
• Compatible with Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) chemical classification system. • Compatible with the OSPAR Hazardous Substances Strategy. |
Compatible with the OSPAR Hazardous Substances Strategy. |
Compatible with the OSPAR Hazardous Substances Strategy. |
N/A
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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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