This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Water Decree, provides for the management and use of water systems. Matters covered by this Regulation concern: definition of business and activities whose treatment plants introduce urban waste water into surface water, according to the provisions of the article 2.3 of the Decree; management of surface water bodies and designation of drier riparian areas; definition of water quality and quantity standards; definition of the boundary of the surface water body of the North Sea; structures within sea surface water body not managed by the State; activities in water systems, including: general provisions on the discharge of substances, related permits and respect of limits set out in European Legislation; extraction of groundwater and infiltration of surface water; waterworks and measures for their use; navigation; placing of fishing traps and nets; requirements for submitting a water permit; pollution levy.