(1) Reasons for Proposal

The Development and Management of Deep Sea Water Act was amended (Act no. 14745; promulgated on March 21, 2017; to be enforced on March 22, 2019) to newly insert the business of manufacturing treated deep sea water and the business of importing treated deep sea water. Accordingly, this Amendment prescribes matters delegated by the Act and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.

(2) Major Provisions

A. Prescribe the types of treated deep sea water (Article 2-2)

In accordance with the amended definition of “treated deep sea water” under Article 2 of the Act, prescribe other types of treated deep sea water

B. Prescribe a deadline for processing reports on businesses related to deep sea water (Article 17, Article 29)

Clarify the processing procedure for reports by prescribing a processing deadline of 3 days for the acceptance of reports on the business succession of a deep sea water development business license and the business succession of a business of manufacturing deep sea drinking water or a business of importing deep sea drinking water

C. Prescribe separate water quality standards and shelf life for treated deep sea water and facility standards for the business of manufacturing treated deep sea water (Article 31, Articles 34-2 through 34-4)

Prescribe facility standards for the business of manufacturing treated deep sea water (Article 34-2), and prescribe a separate shelf life for deep sea drinking water (Article 31) in accordance with the newly inserted water quality standards and shelf life for treated deep sea water (Article 34-3, Article 34-3)

D. Prescribe that provisions applicable to deep sea water and deep sea drinking water shall apply to treated deep sea water, the business of manufacturing treated deep sea water, and the business of importing treated deep sea water (Article 34-5)