Emissions Register Ordinance 2017 (EmRegV-OW 2017).

This regulation is issued by the Federal Ministery for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment, and Water Management. Its primary objective is to establish an electronic register for the documentation of significant burdens on surface water bodies due to emissions from point sources. This regulation operates within the broader legal framework of environmental protection and water management, aiming to fulfill obligations under European Union directives regarding water quality and pollution control. The regulation outlines specific requirements for the recording of wastewater constituents and quantities, as well as the frequency of measurements. It emphasizes the need for accurate and comprehensive data collection to assess the impact of emissions on water quality. Compliance with these measures is essential for the effective management of water resources and for meeting national and EU reporting obligations. The document implicitly stresses the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of water emissions. The text consists of 8 Articles and 5 Appendixes.