These Regulations aim at the prevention and control of inland, coastal and marine waters of Trinidad and Tobago and marine waters in general. Water pollutants specific to Trinidad and Tobago are specified in the First Schedule. A person who intends to release polluted water from a registrable facility (defined in reg. 2) shall submit a 'source application' to the Environmental Management Authority under regulation 4. A registration certificate shall be issued to the applicant under regulation 7. If notified by the Authority, persons who release water pollutants beyond the permissible level (specified in the Second Schedule), shall apply for a permit with the Authority (reg. 8). Subsequent regulations provide for application for permits, duration, conditions, transfer, variation, renewal, suspension, etc. appeal against decisions of the Authority in respect of a registration certificate or a permit may be lodged with Environmental Commission (reg. 24). The Authority shall establish and maintain a Water Polluters Register pursuant to regulation 25. (26 regulations completed by two Schedules)
Water Pollution Rules (L.N. No. 230 of 2000).