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1. PURPOSE
This consultation provides information on proposals for schemes for classifying surface waters, including heavily modified and artificial water bodies; for classifying groundwaters; and for assessing protected areas. These proposals are intended to enable the consistent assessment of the quality of Scotland's water environment. The proposals are based on the latest recommendations from the UK Technical Advisory Group (" UKTAG") to the Scottish Government and the other UK administrations.
Following the completion of this consultation the agreed schemes will be set out in the form of Directions to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (" SEPA") made by the Scottish Ministers.
We welcome your comments on any aspect of this paper.
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