These Measures are developed in accordance with the Administrative License Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulation on Urban Drainage and Sewage Treatment, aiming to strengthen the administration of the discharge of sewage into the urban drainage network, guarantee the safe operation of urban drainage and sewage treatment facilities, and prevent and control urban water pollution. The Measures consist of 36 articles divided into 5 Chapters: General Provisions (I); License Application and Examination (II); Administration and Supervision (III); Legal Liability (IV); Supplementary Provisions (V). Drainage entities covered by urban drainage facilities shall discharge sewage into urban drainage facilities in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state. Where a drainage entity needs to discharge sewage into urban drainage facilities, it shall obtain a drainage license. Urban residents that discharge domestic sewage are not required to apply for the drainage license. A drainage entity shall apply to the local urban drainage department for the drainage license. The housing and urban-rural development department of the State Council shall direct and oversee the national drainage licensing work across the country.
China · 2015-01-22