According to the national economic and social development "11th Five-Year plan" and "the State Council on the implementation of Scientific Outlook on Development to strengthen environmental protection decision" (Guo Fa [2005]) the preparation of this plan.

This plan is an important part of the national "11th Five-Year" planning system, to clarify the "11th Five-Year" during the national goal, in the field of environmental protection tasks, investment priorities and policy measures, focusing on the people's governments at all levels and the environmental protection departments clear responsibilities and tasks, and guide enterprises, mobilize social participation, and strive to build a friendly environment type society.