Civil Groups Suspect Loopholes in Wastewater Committee Establishment Draft, Hsinchu City Pledges Active Review
Civil groups in Hsinchu City pointed out flaws in the 'Hsinchu City Wastewater and Sewage Discharge Management Promotion Committee Establishment and Operation Guidelines (Draft)' and demanded that the city government strengthen the committee's oversight functions. The city government stated it would actively review the requests and protect Hsinchu's water safety.
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Central News Agency (CNA) correspondent Lu Kang-chun (魯鋼駿) reported from Hsinchu City on the 6th that multiple civil groups in Hsinchu City believe that the 'Hsinchu City Wastewater and Sewage Discharge Management Promotion Committee Establishment and Operation Guidelines (Draft)' contain loopholes and have requested the city government to strengthen the committee's oversight functions. The city government stated it would actively review the requests and protect Hsinchu's water safety.
Taiwan Clean Water Action Alliance, Chuchen Community University, Science City Community University, Wild at Heart Association Hsinchu Branch, Zhusong Community University, Hsinchu City Pollution Control Association, and other civil groups gathered today in front of the Hsinchu City Government Plaza to raise banners expressing their demands. They also submitted a letter of recommendations to the city government, which was received by a representative dispatched by the Hsinchu City Environmental Protection Bureau.
Peng Kuei-chih (彭桂枝), chairperson of the Taiwan Clean Water Action Alliance, stated that the 'Good Water Drinking' referendum passed in 2021, but the 'Hsinchu City Wastewater and Sewage Discharge Management Promotion Committee Establishment and Operation Guidelines (Draft)' drafted by the city government have structural loopholes. She requested that meetings be held quarterly, meeting minutes and implementation plans be made public, and that the committee establish selection mechanisms for experts and civil representatives to ensure accountability.
New Power Party Hsinchu City Councilor Liao Tzu-chi (廖子齊) attended to show support, pointing out that the current draft differs from the city government's promises, including unclear committee selection mechanisms and blurred responsibilities. She will propose amendments in the council, demanding detailed disclosure items to ensure that meetings are convened promptly for major pollution incidents, allowing the public's will from the referendum to be truly implemented.
The Hsinchu City Government stated in writing that it had already enacted autonomous regulations in August last year and planned for 70% external members to ensure professional oversight. Regarding meeting frequency and selection mechanisms, it will continue to maintain an open attitude and actively review them, vowing not to let the system become a mere formality. It also aims to pragmatically solve pollution problems through technological monitoring and inter-departmental joint defense, fully safeguarding Hsinchu's water safety. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150506
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Taiwan Clean Water Action Alliance, Chuchen Community University, Science City Community University, Wild at Heart Association Hsinchu Branch, Zhusong Community University, Hsinchu City Pollution Control Association, and other civil groups gathered today in front of the Hsinchu City Government Plaza to raise banners expressing their demands. They also submitted a letter of recommendations to the city government, which was received by a representative dispatched by the Hsinchu City Environmental Protection Bureau.
Peng Kuei-chih (彭桂枝), chairperson of the Taiwan Clean Water Action Alliance, stated that the 'Good Water Drinking' referendum passed in 2021, but the 'Hsinchu City Wastewater and Sewage Discharge Management Promotion Committee Establishment and Operation Guidelines (Draft)' drafted by the city government have structural loopholes. She requested that meetings be held quarterly, meeting minutes and implementation plans be made public, and that the committee establish selection mechanisms for experts and civil representatives to ensure accountability.
New Power Party Hsinchu City Councilor Liao Tzu-chi (廖子齊) attended to show support, pointing out that the current draft differs from the city government's promises, including unclear committee selection mechanisms and blurred responsibilities. She will propose amendments in the council, demanding detailed disclosure items to ensure that meetings are convened promptly for major pollution incidents, allowing the public's will from the referendum to be truly implemented.
The Hsinchu City Government stated in writing that it had already enacted autonomous regulations in August last year and planned for 70% external members to ensure professional oversight. Regarding meeting frequency and selection mechanisms, it will continue to maintain an open attitude and actively review them, vowing not to let the system become a mere formality. It also aims to pragmatically solve pollution problems through technological monitoring and inter-departmental joint defense, fully safeguarding Hsinchu's water safety. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150506
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