S.L. 549.23 Art. 6Parametric values.

(1) For the purpose of implementing regulation 5, the designated waters shall be deemed to conform to the provisions of these regulations if samples of such waters, taken at the minimum frequency specified in Annex I, at the same sampling point and over a period of twelve months, show that they conform to both the values set by the competent authority in accordance with regulation 3 and the comments contained in columns G and I of Annex I as regards: - 100% of the samples for the parameters "organohalogenated substances" and "metals" - 95% of the samples for the parameters "salinity" and "dissolved oxygen" - 75% of the samples for the other parameters listed in Annex I. If, in accordance with subregulation (2), the sampling frequency for all the parameters in Annex I except "organo-halogenated substances" and "metals" is lower than that indicated in Annex I, the above mentioned values and comments shall be complied with in the case of all the samples.

(2) Instances in which the values set by the competent authority in accordance with regulation 3 or the comments contained in columns G and I of Annex I are not respected shall not be taken into consideration in the calculation of the percentages provided for in subregulation (1) when it is the result of a disaster or an emergency.