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Consultation on proposals for time limiting of water abstraction licences
The purpose of this consultation is gather views on proposals for time limiting of water abstraction licences. The time limiting of existing abstraction licences is vital in ensuring water resources can be managed and allocated efficiently, in order to cope with the anticipated impacts of climate change and achieve water quality objectives set out in the UK Government’s 2008 water strategy for England Future Water.
Comments received will help to inform the decisions of Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government on the proposals for time limiting of water abstraction licences.
This consultation closed on 4 August 2009.
The following documents relate to this consultation:
- Letter to Consultees
- Consultation Document (incorporating Annex B) (PDF 320 KB)
- Annex A – Impact Assessments (PDF 690 KB)
- List of consultees
- Summary of responses (PDF 145KB)
Further information
Page published: 06 November 2009