[DEFEATED] Protecting Freshwater From Manufacturing Bill

[Rovikstead]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=ga

Submitted Proposal:

Protecting Freshwater From Manufacturing Bill (Category: Environment) (AoE: Manufacturing)

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water in many nations of the WA is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to pollution, the growing population, and unsustainable consumption;

Acknowledging that, even today, we witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in some nations, and that leaving this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences to other nations in the future;

Recognizing the unchecked pollution of freshwater sources through industrial waste deposition, the leakage of millions of gallons of water daily from faulty plumbing and piping systems, and the over-consumption of water in some nations;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of member nations and the Joint Water Resources Management Panel;

Hereby:

1. Defines for the purposes of this resolution
   
   
   1. "Manufacturing Industry" as a business or corporate entity that uses machines, factories, tools, and labor to convert raw materials into goods
      
      
   2. "Blue water" as freshwater: surface and groundwater
      
      
   3. "Blue Water Footprint" as the volume of fresh water consumed and polluted by a system or nation
      
      
   4. "Manufacturing Blue Water Footprint" as the percentage of water consumed and polluted the manufacturing industry (for purposes including but not limited to cooling factory equipment, and waste disposal, etc.) compared to that of the entire nation
   
   
2. Encourages nations to monitor and measure (based off of estimates) their freshwater supply annually in order to determine trends in how much is being consumed, reserved or contaminated, and take any actions necessary in improving methods of holding and securing their freshwater supply
   
   
3. Urges nations to shrink manufacturing blue water footprints with appropriate local legislation limiting manufacturing and industrial companies' water usage and waste disposal in freshwater
   
   
4. Allocates funds from the Joint Water Resources Management Panel to finance efforts to aid nations with reparations and clean-up in the event of an environmental disaster threatening freshwater sources and reserves
   
   
5. Targets alarming and extreme circumstances of reckless pollution in freshwater resources by limiting nations' annual manufacturing blue water footprint to a maximum of 30%
   
   
   1. This limit will take effect ten years after the bill is passed by the World Assembly
   
   
6. Nations that possess an annual manufacturing blue water exceeding the limit will be fined for damages to the environment and public health by the Joint Water Resources and Management Panel. These nations will also be responsible in taking action to reduce their manufacturing blue water footprint or face more penalties
   
   
7. Further encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption
   
   
8. Mandates nations to inspect manufacturing companies' water pipelines every ten years to find any faults with the system and prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks or the contamination of water from the corrosion of the piping
   
   
   1. Nations and their manufacturing companies are responsible for repairing or replacing their broken or faulty piping. However, the Joint Water Resources Management Panel will only finance the reparation of pipelines for nations that cannot afford the repairs themselves
      
      
   2. Nations without any form of water transportation infrastructure are not required to implement one, and will not be penalized for its lack thereof

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water in many nations of the WA is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to pollution, the growing population, and unsustainable consumption;

Acknowledging that, even today, we witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in some nations, and that leaving this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences to other nations in the future;

Recognizing the unchecked pollution of freshwater sources through industrial waste deposition, the leakage of millions of gallons of water daily from faulty plumbing and piping systems, and the over-consumption of water in some nations;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of member nations and the Joint Water Resources Management Panel;

Hereby:

1. Defines for the purposes of this resolution
   
   
   1. "Manufacturing Industry" as a business or corporate entity that uses machines, factories, tools, and labor to convert raw materials into goods
      
      
   2. "Blue water" as freshwater: surface and groundwater
      
      
   3. "Blue Water Footprint" as the volume of fresh water consumed, evaporated, and polluted by a system, group or nation
      
      
   4. "Manufacturing Blue Water Footprint" as the percentage of water consumed, evaporated, and polluted the manufacturing industry (for purposes including but not limited to cooling factory equipment, and waste disposal, etc.) compared to that of the entire nation
   
   
2. Encourages nations to make estimates based on calculations on their fresh-water supply annually in order to analyze trends to find what, if any, actions are necessary for self-improvement in holding and securing their freshwater supply
   
   
3. Urges nations to shrink manufacturing blue water footprints with appropriate local legislation limiting manufacturing and industrial companies' water usage and waste disposal in freshwater
   
   
4. Allocates funds from the Joint Water Resources Management Panel to finance efforts to aid nations with reparations and clean-up in the event of an environmental disaster threatening freshwater sources and reserves
   
   
5. Limits nations' annual manufacturing blue water footprint to a maximum of 30%
   
   
   1. This limit will take effect ten years after the bill is passed by the World Assembly
      
      
   2. This limit targets extreme cases of nations with an unregulated manufacturing sector that recklessly and dangerously contaminates and pollute the nation's freshwater resources, actions that pose serious dangers to the public's health
      
      
   3. Nations that possess an annual manufacturing blue water exceeding the limit will be fined for damages to the environment and public health by the Joint Water Resources and Management Panel. These nations will also be responsible in taking action to reduce their manufacturing blue water footprint or face more penalties
6. Further encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption
   
   
7. Mandates nations to inspect manufacturing companies' water pipelines every ten years to find any faults with the system and prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks or the contamination of water from the corrosion of the piping
   
   
   1. Nations are responsible for repairing or replacing broken or faulty piping. The Joint Water Resources Management Panel will only finance the reparation of pipelines for nations that cannot afford the repairs themselves
      
      
   2. Nations without any form of water transportation infrastructure are not required to implement one, and will not be penalized for its lack thereof

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The Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill (Category: Environment) (AoE: Manufacturing)

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to pollution, the growing population, and unsustainable consumption;

Acknowledging that, even today, we bear witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in nations, and that leaving this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences to other nations in the future;

Witnessing the unchecked pollution of freshwater sources through industrial waste deposition, the leakage of millions of gallons of water daily from faulty plumbing and piping systems, and the over-consumption of water;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of the nations of the World Assembly and the Joint Water Resources Management Panel;

The World Assembly hereby:

1. Defines, for the purposes of this resolution,
   
   
   1. "Manufacturing Industry" a business or corporation that uses machines, factories, tools, and labor to convert raw materials into goods
      
      
   2. "Blue Water Footprint" as the volume of fresh water consumed, evaporated, and polluted by a system, group or nation
      
      
   3. "Corporate Blue Water Footprint" as the percentage of water consumed, evaporated, and polluted the manufacturing industry (for purposes including but not limited to cooling factory equipment, and waste disposal, etc.) compared to that of the entire nation;
   
   
2. Encourages nations to measure their fresh-water supply annually in order to analyze trends to suggest what, if any, actions are necessary for self-improvement
   
   
3. Urges nations to shrink corporate blue water footprints with appropriate legislation limiting manufacturing and industrial companies' water usage and waste disposal in bodies of freshwater - laws that the WA nation itself creates as opposed to establishing universal mandates applying to all nations so as to not inadvertently hurt their economy and manufacturing sector
   
   
4. Limits nations' annual corporate blue water footprint to a maximum of 30%
   
   
   1. This limit targets extreme cases of nations allowing the manufacturing sector to dangerously and recklessly contaminate and pollute their fresh water resources to the detriment of the public's health
      
      
   2. Nations will be investigated and fined for reparations to the environment and public health by the Joint Water Resources Management Panel
5. Further encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption
   
   
   1. If a nation is compliant to the mandates of the Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill but lacks the funds to organize its own program to educate the public on this issue, the Joint Water Resources Management Panel will set aside money for educators and classes
   
   
6. Mandates nations to inspect their piping systems every five years to find any faults with the system and prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks or the contamination of water from the corrosion of the piping
   
   
   1. The Joint Water Resources Management Panel will finance the reparations and replacement of broken or faulty piping
      
      
   2. Nations without any form of water transportation infrastructure are not required to implement one, and will not be penalized for its lackthereof

The Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill (Category: Environment) (AoE: Manufacturing)

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to pollution, the growing population, and unsustainable consumption;

Acknowledging that, even today, we bear witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in nations, and that leaving this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences to other nations in the future;

Witnessing the unchecked pollution of freshwater sources through industrial waste deposition, the leakage of millions of gallons of water daily from faulty plumbing and piping systems, and the over-consumption of water;

Defining the industrial blue water footprint as as the percentage of water consumed by manufacturing and industrial companies compared to that of the entire nation, often used for purposes such as cooling factory equipment, waste disposal, etc.;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of the nations of the World Assembly and the Joint Water Resources Management Panel;

The World Assembly hereby:

1. Encourages nations to measure their fresh-water supply annually in order to analyze trends to suggest what, if any, actions are necessary for self-improvement

2. Urges nations to shrink industrial blue water footprints with appropriate legislation limiting manufacturing and industrial companies' water usage and waste disposal in bodies of freshwater - laws that the WA nation itself creates as opposed to establishing universal mandates applying to all nations so as to not inadvertently hurt their economy and manufacturing sector

3. Limits nations' annual industrial blue water footprint to a maximum of 30%

a) This limit targets extreme cases of nations allowing the manufacturing sector to dangerously and recklessly contaminate and pollute their fresh water resources to the detriment of the public's health

b) Nations will be investigated and fined for reparations to the environment and public health by the Joint Water Resources Management Panel

4. Further encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption

a) If a nation is compliant to the mandates of the Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill but lacks the funds to organize its own program to educate the public on this issue, the Joint Water Resources Management Panel will set aside money for educators and classes

5. Mandates nations to inspect their piping systems every five years to find any faults with the system and prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks or the contamination of water from the corrosion of the piping

a) The Joint Water Resources Management Panel will finance the reparations and replacement of broken or faulty piping

b) Nations without any form of water transportation infrastructure are not required to implement one, and will not be penalized for its lackthereof

The Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill (Category: Environment) (AoE: Manufacturing)

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to extensive pollution, population growth and increasing demand, global warming, and over-consumption;

Acknowledging that, even today, we bear witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in unfortunate, helpless nations, and that leaving this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences to other nations in the future;

Witnessing the unchecked pollution of freshwater sources through corporate waste deposition, the leakage of millions of gallons of water daily from faulty plumbing and piping systems, and the unnecessary over-consumption of water;

Defining the corporate blue water footprint as the quantity of water consumed by manufacturing and industrial companies compared to the entire nations, used to such as cooling off factory equipment, as areas to dispose waste into, etc - often to the detriment of the environment and the public's health;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of the nations of the World Assembly and the Joint Water Resources Management Panel;

The World Assembly hereby:

1. Encourages nations to measure their water supply annually in order to analyze trends in an effort to spur action and self-improvement

2. Urges nations to shrink corporate blue water footprints with appropriate legislation limiting manufacturing and industrial companies' water usage and waste disposal in bodies of freshwater - laws that the WA nation itself creates as opposed to establishing universal mandates applying to all nations so as to not inadvertently hurt their economy and manufacturing sector

3. Limits nations' annual corporate blue water footprint to 30%

a) This limit targets extreme cases of nations allowing the manufacturing sector to dangerously and recklessly contaminate and pollute their fresh water resources to the detriment of the public's health

b) Nations will be investigated and fined for reparations to the environment and public health by the Joint Water Resources Management Panel

4. Further encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption

a) If a nation is compliant to the mandates of the Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill but lacks the funds to organize its own program to educate the public on this issue, the Joint Water Resources Management Panel will set aside money for educators and classes

5. Mandates nations to inspect their piping systems every five years to find any faults with the system and prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks or the contamination of water from the corrosion of the piping

a) The Joint Water Resources Management Panel will finance the reparations and replacement of broken or faulty piping

The Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill (Category: Environment)

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to extensive pollution, population growth and increasing demand, global warming, and over-consumption;

Acknowledging that, even today, we bear witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in unfortunate, helpless nations, and that leaving this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences to other nations in the future;

Witnessing the unchecked pollution of fresh water sources through corporate waste deposition, the leakage of millions of gallons daily from broken piping, and the unnecessary over-consumption of water;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of the nations of the World Assembly and the Land and Nautical Joint Commission;

The World Assembly hereby:

1. Mandates nations to measure their water supply annually in order to:

a) analyze trends in an effort to spur action and self-improvement

2. Urges nations to shrink corporate blue water footprints with appropriate legislation - laws that the WA nation itself creates as opposed to creating universal mandates applying to all nations so as to not inadvertently hurt their corporations and businesses

3. Punishes nations that encourage corporate waste discharges in drinking water, or possess a corporate blue water footprint greater than 30%

a) Nations will be investigated and fined for reparations by the Land and Nautical Joint Commission

4. Encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption

a) The Land and Nautical Joint Commission will set aside money for educators and classrooms for certain nations unable to set aside funding for these services

5. Mandates nations to inspect their piping systems every five years to find any faults with the system and prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks or the contamination of water from the corrosion of the piping

a) The Land and Nautical Joint Commission will finance the reparations and replacement of broken or faulty piping

The Prevention of Freshwater Shortages Bill (Category: Environment)

The World Assembly,

Aware that clean, safe drinking water is progressively becoming more scarce as it is lost to extensive pollution, global warming, and over-consumption;

Understanding that water is an essential resource to every nation and its peoples, and that to leave this issue unaddressed would have undoubtedly grave consequences in the future;

Acknowledging that, even today, we bear witness to the devastating effects of water-shortages in unfortunate, helpless nations;

Seeking to address the issue of freshwater shortages through the efforts and collaboration of the nations of the World Assembly;

The World Assembly hereby:

1. Mandates nations to measure their water supply annually in order to:

a) analyze trends

b) spur action and self-improvement

2. Urges nations to shrink corporate water footprints with appropriate action

3. Condemns nations that approve waste discharges in bodies of freshwater

a) Nations convicted of knowingly allowing waste discharges in freshwater will be fined for reparations

4. Encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption

5. Mandates nations to replace outdated piping in order to:

a) Prevent the loss of water as a result of water main breaks

b) Avoid the contamination of water from impurities such as lead from lead piping

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[Araraukar]

OOC: Will give this a more thorough look tomorrow, but for now please remove the empty spaces before the start of each clause, and use list code for subclauses. Makes it look tidier on narrower screens.

Also, Environment is a category that has Areas of Effect (which can be found in the proposal rules), which one were you aiming for? In addition to which this doesn't read as an Environmental proposal right now. And lastly, I'd leave out the words "condemning nations". Sounds too much like what the other WA thing would do.

[Edreland]

"A good thought, but you have overlooked some things. How often must we replace our pipes? Will the money provided from an Assembly grant? Who will monitor this process?"

[Rovikstead]

"A good thought, but you have overlooked some things. How often must we replace our pipes? Will the money provided from an Assembly grant? Who will monitor this process?"

"I anticipated to ask the member nations on this. I don't want this bill to put financial pressures on the nations, seeing as how expensive it is to replace entire systems of piping, so I want to get other nations' opinion on the matter. Personally, I felt that the responsibility to provide money for certain conditions such as replacing piping and gathering data on the water supply would be up to the individual nations themselves, but again, I want to know what other nations would think. As for who would monitor the process, I had World Assembly Land And Nautical Joint Commission in mind."

[Dirty Americans]

This is an interesting resolution, but as written it seems to be a bit of a bait and switch.

The title seems prologue seems to consider the question of "shortages" which in turn is based on supply and demand, the former needing to be secure and safe from contamination and the latter needing to be regulated according to the supply and more importantly, the elimination of as much "waste" as possible.

But the active clauses seems to concentrate on freshwater contamination, specifically from that of lead pipes. Led in water delivery systems is a complex one made more difficult by the acidity level of the water in question (which causes the lead to leech out of the delivery system), which is also a combination of quality and not shortage.

I think we need to consider more active solutions to the shortage problem which is potentially a real and serious potential situation in many nations. (And in more ways than one; a fresh water aquifer can sometimes literally keep a place "above" water especially in locations that are near larger bodies of non potable salt water. Many a sea facing city has wound up far to close to sea level because of over taxing the fresh water aquifer that is keeping it above sea level. (OOC: Venice Italy and New Orleans USA are two prime examples.)

Yes, indeed, everyone needs to "suffer" as a result of this resolution (in other words, go for it and put it in the "environmental all" category/strength) or whittle it down to mostly hurt the farmers ("environmental agriculture"). But, seriously while making a pun, please "get the lead out."

[Edreland]

"A good thought, but you have overlooked some things. How often must we replace our pipes? Will the money provided from an Assembly grant? Who will monitor this process?"

"I anticipated to ask the member nations on this. I don't want this bill to put financial pressures on the nations, seeing as how expensive it is to replace entire systems of piping, so I want to get other nations' opinion on the matter. Personally, I felt that the responsibility to provide money for certain conditions such as replacing piping and gathering data on the water supply would be up to the individual nations themselves, but again, I want to know what other nations would think. As for who would monitor the process, I had World Assembly Land And Nautical Joint Commission in mind."

"I myself would not support a bill that would obligate my government to revamp our water utilities system. If the money were to come from some sort of grant or pool I would wholeheartedly support it. Perhaps, the Commission could establish which nations are most in need of an overhaul and the funds would be doled out according to that?"

[Rovikstead]

"I anticipated to ask the member nations on this. I don't want this bill to put financial pressures on the nations, seeing as how expensive it is to replace entire systems of piping, so I want to get other nations' opinion on the matter. Personally, I felt that the responsibility to provide money for certain conditions such as replacing piping and gathering data on the water supply would be up to the individual nations themselves, but again, I want to know what other nations would think. As for who would monitor the process, I had World Assembly Land And Nautical Joint Commission in mind."

"I myself would not support a bill that would obligate my government to revamp our water utilities system. If the money were to come from some sort of grant or pool I would wholeheartedly support it. Perhaps, the Commission could establish which nations are most in need of an overhaul and the funds would be doled out according to that?"

"That sounds like a great idea. I wholeheartedly agree with the alternative of having the Land and Nautical Joint Commission provide the funds to certain nations that need it the most for areas such as improving the piping system. I'll bear it in mind when I come up with the second draft."

[Araraukar]

"I'll bear it in mind when I come up with the second draft."

"Please also bear in mind that just because some piping may be old and "outdated", doesn't mean it was leaky or that harmful substances were dissolved into the water passing through," Johan said.

OOC: As an example, there is one aqueduct in Rome that was built during the time of Ancient Rome, and still serves its function of bringing water into the city. It doesn't leak noticeably, nor does it contain lead, but I think everyone would agree that it is "outdated".

[Rovikstead]

"I'll bear it in mind when I come up with the second draft."

"Please also bear in mind that just because some piping may be old and "outdated", doesn't mean it was leaky or that harmful substances were dissolved into the water passing through," Johan said.

OOC: As an example, there is one aqueduct in Rome that was built during the time of Ancient Rome, and still serves its function of bringing water into the city. It doesn't leak noticeably, nor does it contain lead, but I think everyone would agree that it is "outdated".

Ambassador Baldwin, readjusting his "I <3 Earth" shirt along with his embarrassingly excessive amount of "Stop Global Warming!" pins, rises from his chair, "DID YOU KNOW..." he says in a booming voice, before coming to an abrupt pause, and quickly checks over his papers, "THAT uh- IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE WATER INDUSTRY ALONE LOST AROUND er- 3.28 BILLION LITERS OF WATER PER DAY! PER DAY! FOR A YEAR BECAUSE OF LEAKY PIPES!"

Baldwin's wife, seated beside him, eyes him with a face worse than death. Her eyes pierce through his thick ego and skull. After an exasperated huff, he says in a relatively calm and civil tone, "Look, I understand that many may be weary of the importance of issue, as it is a problem that has continued to fall under our radars. Our attention is instead drawn to current events and problems publicized by the media, but we must take some time to realize that this is a problem that will have disastrous consequences if we continue to ignore it." Before finally sitting down and ending his bombastic tirade, he closes with "Even today, we witness thousands dying from dehydration because of the public's obliviousness and lack of preparation for such a problem, but if we take small precautions now, whether it be informing the public and asking them to decrease water consumption, reducing pollution in fresh water, or inspecting and repairing water piping, we'll be one step closer to dealing with this crisis once and for all, and to make sure our citizens never have to face such a devastating catastrophe."

[Araraukar]

Ambassador Baldwin, readjusting his "I <3 Earth" shirt along with his embarrassingly excessive amount of "Stop Global Warming!" pins, rises from his chair, "DID YOU KNOW..." he says in a booming voice, before coming to an abrupt pause, and quickly checks over his papers, "THAT uh- IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE WATER INDUSTRY ALONE LOST AROUND er- 3.28 BILLION LITERS OF WATER PER DAY! PER DAY! FOR A YEAR BECAUSE OF LEAKY PIPES!"

"Just proof that drinkable water should not be an "industry" and instead should be taken care of by the municipality, city or state, who do not have profits in mind," Johan explained patiently. "And also, just because your nation's "water industry" has issues, it does not mean that every nation had those same problems."

OOC: You do realize that in IC Araraukar is not generally speaking a WA nation (it's just so I can submit resolutions) and puts environment waaaaaay above things like humans' rights not to mention industry, and that something like 99% of any kind of "industry" is handled by the state in a non-profit way?

[Essu Beti]

"I'm not sure how much self-improvement my nation can get by occasionally glancing outside and going "yep, the pond is still there,"" says Iksana. "Or where, exactly, you expect my miserable swamp nation to put its waste at all- it's all wet and unless you want us to carry boatloads of sewage to the coast, it's all fresh too."

[Rovikstead]

"I'm not sure how much self-improvement my nation can get by occasionally glancing outside and going "yep, the pond is still there,"" says Iksana. "Or where, exactly, you expect my miserable swamp nation to put its waste at all- it's all wet and unless you want us to carry boatloads of sewage to the coast, it's all fresh too."

"Essentially, monitoring your water supply and observing any trends is especially useful in making sure there's a secure water supply at all times and that, if there ever comes a time where you see that the fresh water supply is beginning to decrease in a concerning trend, your nation can make preparations before a great conflict arises, such as repair any faulty infrastructure that might be causing a great decrease in your nation's water supply or limit people's water consumption. Being able to recognize a problem before it turns into a catastrophe is invaluable for the stability and well-being of your nation and its people."

[Essu Beti]

"What infrastructure? We get water by walking over to the pond or lake or canal with a bucket in hand."

[Rovikstead]

"What infrastructure? We get water by walking over to the pond or lake or canal with a bucket in hand."

"Er... bucket infrastructure."

Ambassador Baldwin's wife, in the distance, is filing divorce papers. She is disappointed in her husband beyond belief.

[Essu Beti]

"Bucket infrastructure? Seriously? Bucket infrastructure? That's your answer?" Iksana sighs in a distinctly exaggerated way. "Did you even consider, before you wrote out this proposal, that not all nations have running water, or import it from afar?"

[He Qixin 2]

OOC: I believe this would affect "All Businesses", since every industry is affected by water.

IC: "Hey, not a bad proposal you got there," says jacknjellify, "but have you considered the other ways in which member nations can get water as well?"

[He Qixin 2]

OOC: Hang on a sec,

3. Condemns nations that approve waste discharges in bodies of freshwater

That's against the rules. Condemnation of member nations in a legislation is strictly forbidden. Especially since they will follow this law once this is passed, this clause is relatively useless. But to be honest, I don't know whether such a rule exists, so just leave it there for the moment.

[Araraukar]

OOC: Hang on a sec,
That's against the rules. Condemnation of member nations in a legislation is strictly forbidden. Especially since they will follow this law once this is passed, this clause is relatively useless. But to be honest, I don't know whether such a rule exists, so just leave it there for the moment.

OOC: *facepalm* Please stop telling people how the rules work when you don't understand them yourself. I mentioned the wording isn't the best possible, considering SC and what it does, but it's not like they're demanding actual Condemnations, the way the game understands them.

[Rovikstead]

OOC: My apologies. I'll reword it when I'm able to get onto my computer.

[Rovikstead]

I made a second draft. What does everyone think of it? How is my inclusion of the Land and Nautical Commission?

[Grays Harbor]

The World Assembly hereby:

1. Mandates nations to measure their water supply annually in order to:

a) analyze trends in an effort to spur action and self-improvement

2. Urges nations to shrink corporate blue water footprints with appropriate local legislation

3. Punishes nations that knowingly encourage corporate waste discharges in drinking water, or possess a corporate blue water footprint greater than 30%

a) Nations will be investigated and fined for reparations by the Land and Nautical Joint Commission

How about fewer buzzwords and more substance?

4. Encourages nations to educate the public on the water crisis and how to decrease regular water consumption

a) The Land and Nautical Joint Commission will set aside money for educators and classrooms

Water crisis? What water crisis?

[Essu Beti]

"So you're not going to answer me, got it," Iksana says.

[Rovikstead]

"So you're not going to answer me, got it," Iksana says.

OOC: I apologize for bot getting to your question. I've been on mobile for the most part, so it's a bit difficult to scroll through all of the comments on the thread.
I understand there are some WA nations which won't have things mentioned in this proposal like piping, but I think it will, naturally not affect these nations, similar to other passed resolution like the nuclear arms bills and the ban on human religious sacrifice. Even though these resolutions brush upon subjects and beliefs that some regions may not exist in their nation's lore or may contradict their societal beliefs, these resolutions are intended to affect nations which do deal with these issues.

[He Qixin]

OOC: A version of this has been submitted. You might want to take a look, if you haven't already.

[Rovikstead]

OOC: After rereading my proposal and the comments on the thread, I've revised the draft and submitted it. I thank everyone for their participation on the thread and for sharing their opinion on my proposal.