State Council released 'Implementation opinions on strengthening supervision of pollution discharge outlets of rivers and seas', specifying
- goals by 2023
- completing exam and evaluation of all important pollution discharge outlets in seven main river drainage basins and important lakes and seas
- resolving pollution of main outlets in Yellow River, Yangzte River and Bohai Sea
- goals by 2025
- completing exam and evaluation of all-important pollution discharge outlets
- resolving pollution of important pollution discharge outlets in seven main river drainage basins and important lakes and seas
- improving relevant laws, management and technology
- conducting evaluation and clarifying responsibilities
- classifying pollution control
- classifying outlets types
- baning, integrating and controlling outlets according to location, function and pollution impact
- strengthening supervision