1. CIS Work Programme 2010-2012 Introduction
WFD Team, DG ENV.D.2, European Commission

2. Introduction
Principles of Common Implementation Strategy (CIS) remain valid
Need to simplify CIS
Working Groups will continue and some key topics should remain
Better dissemination needed

3. Topics for discussion today
Types of activities
List of activities
Proposals for better dissemination

4. 1. Types of activities Working Groups:
Develop implementing provisions, support Committee, stable membership, COM (+MS) lead
‘Continuous exchange groups’: SSG/EN
Continuous information exchange and in depth discussions, MS/COM lead
Ad hoc activities
Workshops prepared by core group, nominations per event via WD/SCG

5. 1. Types of activities Points for discussion:
Is division in three types of activities useful?
Does it contribute to a simplification and if not, how can this be achieved?
How to deal with sub-groups?

6. 2. List of activities Presentation per activity
Discussion points per activity:
Is the activity relevant for the implementation of WFD/FD/related Directives?
Are the objectives clear?
Are the main tasks clear?
Does the activity fit in a simplified CIS?

7. 3. Better dissemination At EU level: At MS level:
More access to restricted part of CIRCA
Restructure public part of CIRCA
CIS meeting list public
At MS level:
Share experiences and discuss suggestions

8. Request to SCG
Discuss
Types of activities
List of activities
Better dissemination
Agree on the list of activities to be presented to the Water Directors as the basis for the development of the detailed work programme