Self-Monitoring Ordinance.

The present Ordinance implements the Sachsen-Anhalt Water Law in its version of 12 April 2006. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to self-monitoring of waste water facilities and waste water discharge. Article 2 establishes that anyone running a waste water discharge facility shall, at his own expenses, carry out all necessary measures as well as analysis according to the general recognized rules of the latest technique to ensure the orderly functioning of his plant. Moreover, he shall employ qualified personnel to carry out the self-monitory system if he has not transferred it to a third party. The text consists of 9 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Nature and extent of self-monitoring (2); Log-book (3); Obligation to notify (4); Exceptions (5); Penalties (6); Transitional provisions (7); Gender-fair language (8); Entry into force, expiry (9). Four Annexes are enclosed.