Member State report / Art9 / 2018 / D8 / Malta / Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea
Report type | Member State report to Commission |
MSFD Article | Art. 9 Determination of GES (and Art. 17 updates) |
Report due | 2018-10-15 |
GES Descriptor | D8 Contaminants |
Member State | Malta |
Region/subregion | Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea |
Reported by | Environment and Resources Authority |
Report date | 2020-04-16 |
Report access | ART9_GES.xml |
GES component |
D8
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D8C1
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D8C1
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D8C1
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D8C2
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D8C3
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D8C4
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GES description |
Trends in the concentration of contaminants in water, sediment and biota in marine areas beyond territorial waters, are stable or declining throughout the 6-year assessment period, and, where relevant, are in line with Environmental Assessment Criteria that may be set by UNEP/MAP’s Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Plan (IMAP). |
Concentration of contaminants in the water column and biota, within territorial waters, do not exceed the relevant Environmental Quality Standards (EQSs) set through Directive 2013/39/EU. |
Trends in the concentration of contaminants in sediment and biota (as relevant), within territorial waters, are stable or decreasing throughout the 6-year assessment period. |
Concentrations of contaminants in biota are not giving rise to adverse health effects on species or habitats. |
The spatial and temporal extent of marine areas affected by acute pollution events is stable or decreasing throughout the 6-year assessment period. |
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Determination date |
201912 |
201912 |
201912 |
201912 |
201912 |
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Update type |
Modified from reported determination |
Modified from reported determination |
Modified from reported determination |
Modified from reported determination |
Modified from reported determination |
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Justification for non-use of criterion |
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Justification for delay in setting EU/regional requirements |