S.L. 549.25 ст. 4Vulnerable zones.

(1) The competent authority shall identify waters affected by pollution and waters which could be affected by pollution if action pursuant to regulation 6 is not taken in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex I.

(2) The competent authority shall designate as a vulnerable zone all known areas of land in Malta which drain into the waters identified according to subregulation (1) and which contribute to pollution.

(3) The competent authority shall review if necessary revise or add to the designation of vulnerable zones as appropriate, and at least every four years, to take into account changes and factors unforeseen at the time of the previous designation.

(4) The competent authority shall be exempt from the obligation to identify specific vulnerable zones, if they establish and apply action programmes referred to in regulation 6 in accordance with these regulations.