D8

8.1

8.2

D8

D8C1

D8C2

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

Counter the concentrations of contaminants where these do not meet the targets of the Water Framework Directive, pursuant to its timeline

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

-7777

-7777

-7777

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

Pressure

Pressure

Impact

2020-06

2020-06

9999-01

Interim

Interim

GES

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Ocean shipping: Stringent IMO regulations for dumping. The North Sea is, among others, a special area for oil pollution, litter and SOx emissions. IMO prohibits organotin compounds on ship's hulls. The ban on TBT has been embedded in a EU Regulation.
•Oil and gas recovery: OSPAR decisions on reducing emissions have been implemented in the Mining Act.
•Land-based point sources: a general policy framework, as laid down in the Environmental Management Act, the Water Act and general substances policy.
•Diffuse sources: diffuse sources action programme.
•River basin areas: within a WFD context, the approach to sources upstream is subject to agreements with neighbouring countries in the basin areas of the major rivers.
Approach to incidents and disasters: pursuant to the Bonn Agreement and the Seveso II Directive. This collaboration agreement includes agreements on performing risk analyses to prevent accidents, limiting the effects of accidents, a notification duty and reporting on incidents.

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Ocean shipping: Stringent IMO regulations for dumping. The North Sea is, among others, a special area for oil pollution, litter and SOx emissions. IMO prohibits organotin compounds on ship's hulls. The ban on TBT has been embedded in a EU Regulation.
•Oil and gas recovery: OSPAR decisions on reducing emissions have been implemented in the Mining Act.
•Land-based point sources: a general policy framework, as laid down in the Environmental Management Act, the Water Act and general substances policy.
•Diffuse sources: diffuse sources action programme.
•River basin areas: within a WFD context, the approach to sources upstream is subject to agreements with neighbouring countries in the basin areas of the major rivers.
Approach to incidents and disasters: pursuant to the Bonn Agreement and the Seveso II Directive. This collaboration agreement includes agreements on performing risk analyses to prevent accidents, limiting the effects of accidents, a notification duty and reporting on incidents.

In accordance with OSPAR. OSPAR has not defined a TimeScale for reaching the targets. See under Target 8a for the overview of current and initiated policy

• ShallSand

• BirdsOffshoreSurface

• IntroHazSubstOther

• IntroHazSubstOther

• IntroNonSynthSubst
• IntroSynthComp