1. CIS Work Programme 2010-2012 Initial suggestions from WG F
Maria Brättemark, WFD Team, DG ENV.D.2, European Commission

2. Introduction No discussion in WG F yet – written consultation
Discussion foreseen for next WG F meeting
Key issue on “type of activity” of the activity not discussed yet
Some proposed themes

3. Presentation to SCG

4. Presentation to SCG No discussion in WG F yet – written consultation
Discussion foreseen for next WG F meeting
Key issue on “type of activity” of the activity not discussed yet
Some proposed themes

5. Key proposed activities
Formal requirements of the Directive finalising the reporting formats for all steps* :
Development and agreement of reporting sheets and formats for flood mapping (final deadline of )
Development and agreement of reporting sheets and formats for flood risk management plans (final deadline )
Testing of reporting for all stages (PFRA, Maps, FRMP)
Any related issues arising from INSPIRE implementation
* It is intended that the reporting formats for the preliminary Flood risk assessment, competent authorities and units of management are agreed in 2009, along with the concept paper.

6. Key proposed activities
B. Information exchange activities :
- flood risk management plans (including catchment approach, land use, etc)
- climate change adaptation (reference to activity in White paper on adaption)
- assessment, mapping and management of flash floods & pluvial floods
- synergies with WFD and other legislation
- economic assessment (linked to economic activity and cost-benefit assessment in FRMP)
Thematic WG F workshops reporting to WG F
Regular WG F meetings

7. Conclusions SCG

8. Working Groups ECOSTAT – Priority Substances (including CMA)
coorporation with HyMo ad hoc activity and to Water&Biodiversity Expert Group
Priority Substances (including CMA)
Groundwater
activities to be limited
Reporting
Floods

9. Expert Groups Agriculture & Water Climate Change & Water
More concrete deliverables, pro-active input CAP, pesticides
Climate Change & Water
Biodiversity & Water
Workshop is starting point for step-by-step approach
Water Scarcity & Droughts

10. Ad hoc activities Science Policy Link (tbc) Economics Hydromorphology
Objectives & exemptions
RBM Plans
Prior agreement of workshops by SCG/WD

11. Other issues
Leadership of activities – request for expressions of interest
Mandate development: clear, targeted, limited, including specifications of subgroups
Dissemination: improve CIRCA as proposed in discussion document, including preparing an overview sheet per activity with objectives and links to main document
Preparation of discussion document for WD on this basis

12. Next steps

13. Drafting of mandate WG F
Key activities and issues to raise
Timetable and deliverables
Dissemination activities
Presentation reflecting the main ideas to the Czech Water Directors meeting end May 2009
Preparation of draft mandate and final agreement on mandate by Swedish Water Directors meeting – final draft October WG F 6