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	<!--Note: This example XML file for WISE profile metadata should be read in combination with two documents 
							1. Appendix 11 of the WISE GIS Guidance   
							2. Document No.3: WFD reporting on River Basin Management Plans: Guidance on reporting spatial data v2.0
		Links to these documents can be found at http://water.eionet.europa.eu/schemas/dir200060ec/resources/
	
	The basis of this schema was produced using the Inspire metadata editor and then the WISE additional elements added. Please refer to the above guidance for specifc code
	lists with respect to WISE for cetain Inspire elements e.g. access Constraints
	Inspire metadata editor - http://www.inspire-geoportal.eu/index.cfm/pageid/342
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								<gco:CharacterString>D&amp;IM.Reporting@environment-agency.gov.uk</gco:CharacterString>
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			<!--WISE PROFILE OPTIONAL ELEMENT - PURPOSE-->
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			<!--WISE PROFILE OPTIONAL ELEMENT - CREDIT-->
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