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Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy

Policy Document
EC (2000). Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. OJ L327, 22.12.2000.

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