See article 22 Repeals and transitional provisions. 7 years after the date of entry into force of the WFD: Directive 75/440/EEC, Council decision 77/795 establishing a common procedure for the exchange of information on the quality of surface freshwater in the Community, Council Directive 79/869/EEC concerning the methods of measurement and frequencies of sampling and analysis of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking waters. 13 years after the date of entry into force of the WFD: Council Directive 78/659/EEC, Council Directive 79/923/EEC, Council Directive 76/464/EEC.