国务院办公厅关于印发《落实水资源刚性约束制度考核办法》的通知

Core Viewpoint - The State Council of China has issued a new assessment method for implementing a rigid water resource constraint system, aimed at promoting efficient and sustainable water resource utilization while improving ecological environments [1][2]. Group 1: Assessment Framework - The assessment method is designed to ensure that water resource development remains within the limits of ecological carrying capacity, supporting high-quality development [3]. - The assessment applies to provincial governments and emphasizes goal-oriented and problem-oriented approaches, with a focus on scientific indicator setting and efficient execution [4]. - The assessment will be conducted annually, with a scoring system where a score of 90 and above is considered excellent, 80-89 good, 60-79 passable, and below 60 as failing [4][5]. Group 2: Implementation and Oversight - A working group composed of various ministries, including the Ministry of Water Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission, will oversee the implementation of the assessment [4][5]. - Each province is required to conduct self-assessments and submit reports to the State Council, which will then be verified by the working group [5][6]. - The results of the assessments will be used as a reference for evaluating provincial leaders and for allocating central funding [6][7]. Group 3: Accountability and Compliance - Provinces that fail to implement the rigid water resource constraint system effectively will not be rated above "passable" [4][6]. - Significant achievements in implementing the system will be recognized, while provinces with poor performance must submit corrective measures within a month of the assessment results [6][7]. - Any fraudulent activities during the assessment process will lead to automatic failure and accountability for responsible parties [7]. Group 4: Specific Assessment Indicators - The assessment will include various indicators such as total water resource utilization control, water efficiency targets, and the implementation of water-saving policies across different sectors [9][10]. - Specific indicators will be tailored based on regional water resource conditions and the focus of the rigid constraint system implementation [10].