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Reference data sets
The 5 datasets are needed and used.
The 5 datasets are needed and used. | SE: Yes. All datasets are used |
Can the RiverBasinDistrict dataset be derived from the SubUnit dataset? | SE: No. We do not agree |
Can an agreement be reached on the inclusion/exclusion of coastal waters and territorial waters? | SE: We are of the opinion that coastal and territorial waters have to be included |
Are all attributes needed (and reported)? |
Groundwaterbody and surface waterbody can locate in the border of RBDs or the location can be entirely in the other RBD. The water body is administrate by one RBD.
The validation rules should accept this exceptional.
There is no monitoring site in each water body
Coastal waters should be included in the river basin district. Territorial waters should not.
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RiverBasinDistrict feature class should be combined with SubUnit feature class. Code list should distinguish feature type (RBD or SU) within one layer. Countries which have only RBD’s need to duplicate same areas for SU layer sake. It is additional work with little to no value.
Yes, the RiverBasinDistrict dataset can be derived from the SubUnit dataset. In Portugal these datasets are coincident.
Only Coastal waters should be included.
If we have the data, we will reporte when are solicited.
1.Regarding the question "Can the RiverBasinDistrict dataset be derived from the SubUnit dataset?" we do not agree with the proposal. Preparation of management plans on River basin district level represents fundamental provision of Water framework directive. Preparation of more detailed sub-units and sub-plans is not a requirement of the Water framework directive which in paragraph 5 of article 13 states that “River basin management plans may be supplemented by the production of more detailed programmes and management plans….”. Further more, we suggest to delete SubUnit dataset or, to be more consistent with Water framework directive, to make the reporting of SubUnit dataset optional.
2.Regarding the question "Can an agreement be reached on the inclusion/exclusion of coastal waters and territorial waters?" we explain that in accordance with our national legislation coastal waters and territorial waters are defined as beeing a part of the River basin district. Therefore we are obligated to report them regardless of the proposal on inclusion/exclusion.
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Should this information be reported in 2022?
relatedZoneTransboundaryIdentifier (reported in only 0.3% of the water bodies) | SE: We support that the rational behind the necessity of such an identifier. |
sizeValue (values had to be calculated from the geometry) | SE: It has to be clear on which base the sizeValue is calculated, generalisation levels can prove to be problematic when calculating size |
meanDepth (only 6.4% of the lakes) | SE: It is not necessary for WFD reporting (but for SoE reporting is it a requirement) |
Transboundary identifies are very difficult to maintain. The depth of the lakes is available only for a few lakes.
The suggested changes are agreed.
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relatedZoneTransboundaryIdentifier, sizeValue, meanDepth, relatedToIdentifier, catchmentArea, maximumDepth – those attributes should be removed from schema. PL will not provide them in 2022 reporting and looking back on the 2016 reporting, this might be the case for many o other MS.
purpose – duplicates should be avoided whenever it is possible. It is far more difficult to provide proper data quality when you need to keep track in how many places to update/correction is needed. This may lead to inconsistency of database and thus decrease its overall credibility.
We disagree with "sizeValue" to be calculated from the geometry. The sizeValue have to be calculated in projected coordinate system of each country.
We are of the opinion that the information is not necessary. We don't have available the meanDepth for the water bodies.
Regarding the question "Should this information be reported in 2022?„ we do not oppose to the deletion of GML data elements "relatedZoneTransboundaryIdentifier, sizeValue, meanDepth".
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Should this information be reported in 2022?
relatedToIdentifier (reported in only 0.7% of the sites) | SE: Yes. We are of the opinion that the information is necessary |
purpose (duplicate with relation to the descriptive data in the XML) | SE: No. We are of the opinion that the information is not necessary |
catchmentArea (only 33% of the sites on rivers ) | SE: It is not necessary for WFD reporting (but for SoE reporting is it a requirement) |
maximumDepth (only 22% of the sites) | SE: It is not necessary for WFD reporting (but for SoE reporting is it a requirement) |
Spatial Data Schemas.
Spatial data schemas should be simplified. Approach depicted in slide 6 and 8 is far more optimal than the current one. Using the nomenclature from INSPIRE schemas would make it a lot easier to map data sets in ETL tools for INSIRE. WaterBodies, RBD’s, SU’s should have AM theme elements as its core. MonitoringStations should have EF theme elements as its core.
We are of the opinion that the information is not necessary, because this is in XML.
We are of the opinion that the information is not necessary.
We are of the opinion that the information is not necessary.
Regarding the question "Should this information be reported in 2022?":
SE: We are of the opinion that it would be preferable if the same identity series is used in both cases.
SE: We are of the opinion that it would be preferable if the same identity series is used in both cases.
we agree with SE
We agree with SE
Regarding "euMonitoringSiteCode vs. eionetMonitoringSiteCode" it is our opinion that in the WFD reporting exercise "euMonitoringSiteCode" shoud be used.
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SurfaceWaterBodyCentreline
Currently it is optional | SE: The information is already requested and not optional |
Could it be reported for lakes and reservoirs? | SE: Yes. We are of the opinion that is can and should be reported |
Centerline should be kept optional.
In Finland there are some lakes without the connection for river network and those they cannot get centerline.
In WISE GIS Guidance (Version 6.0.6) the representation of the centrelines of surface water bodies is requested.
We are of the opinion that is can and should be reported.
Regarding SurfaceWaterBodyCentreline it is our opinion that the reporting should remain "optional".
GroundWaterBodyHorizon
Is it really necessary? | |
WG Groundwater | SE: We agrees that the WG Groundwater need to be adressed concering this issue before deciding on the way forward |
Yes, we agree.
Is it necessary to to mapping representation
Water bodies of groundwater in Slovenia most often represent a vertical sequence of two or more horizons or open or closed aquifers (with cold or warm groundwater). This information is important for the purpose of assessment and interpretation of the status of waters. It is our opinion that reporting of spatial data, regarding groundwater horizons, represent additional administrative burden.
SE: NitrateVulnerableZone is already reported through the Nitrates Directive.
SE: drinkingWaterProtectionArea coincides with WaterBody geometries
SE: We have not reported any designatedWaters
If MS has already reported spatial data under other reporting oblication, the data should not be reported again.
For bathinhgWaters, nitrateVulnerableZone and sensitiveArea have already reported spatial data under other reporting oblication. So the data should not be reported again.
Regarding the reporting of ProtectedArea we strongly support simplification to avoid duplication of data.