Member State report / Art18 / 2018 / D5 / Malta / Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea
| Report type | Member State report to Commission |
| MSFD Article | Art. 18 Interim report on programme of measures |
| Report due | 2018-10-15 |
| GES Descriptor | D5 Eutrophication |
| Member State | Malta |
| Region/subregion | Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea |
| Reported by | Environment and Resources Authority |
| Report date | 2020-04-09 |
| Report access | MSFD_Art18_Progress_on_POMs_MT.xml |
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| Measure code | MICMT-M018 |
MICMT-M039 |
MICMT-M040 |
MICMT-M041 |
MICMT-M042 |
| Measure name | Improve operational standards for the aquaculture sector via the environmental permitting process |
Creation and implementation of the agriculture waste management plan |
Carry out joint inspections with Transport Malta, the Civil Protection Directorate, the Occupational Health and Safety Authority and the Water Services Corporation to ensure that industrial operations adhere to best environmental practice |
Streamline designated bathing waters as defined by the Environmental Health Directorate, with designated swimming zones regulated by Transport Malta where these two areas overlap or are in close proximity to each other |
Develop a strategic policy framework to encourage integrated valley management |
| Measure category (type) | 1b (related to WFD) |
1b (related to WFD) |
1b (related to WFD) |
1b (related to WFD) |
1b (related to WFD) |
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| Brief description of progress (measurement of effectiveness of measure) |