List of agencies in Spain#Directorate-General for Water

There is not a single definition of what is considered an agency in Spain because, on the one hand, there are three types of public agencies ({{Langx|es|Organismos públicos}}, literally, public organisms, OP): Autonomous agencies ({{Langx|es|Organismos autónomos}}, OA), public business entities ({{Langx|es|Entidades públicas empresariales}}, EPE) and state agencies ({{Langx|es|Agencias estatales}}, AE).{{Cite web|title=Ley 40/2015, de 1 de octubre, de Régimen Jurídico del Sector Público.|url=https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-10566|access-date=2022-01-18|website=www.boe.es}} But, in addition, there are also independent agencies ({{Langx|es|Autoridades administrativas independientes}}, literally, independent administrative authorities, AAI).{{Cite web|title=Ley 40/2015, de 1 de octubre, de Régimen Jurídico del Sector Público.|url=https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-10566|access-date=2022-01-18|website=www.boe.es}}

As far as this article is concerned, public business entities (EPE) are going to be ruled out because, despite being considered public agencies according to legislation, their operation is more similar to that of a public company than to that of an agency itself and may be subordinate to an autonomous agency.

Of the other three types of agency, the main difference between them is the law that regulates them. OAs are governed by common administrative law, while AEs and AAIs are governed by their own creation laws. Autonomous agencies and state agencies have their own legal personality, their own treasury and assets, and autonomy in their management, while the AAIs have their own legal personality, their own assets, but they have independence in their management, not autonomy. The AAIs can be compared to the independent agencies of the United States, since they are independent of the executive branch insofar as they are regulated by their own special legislation that includes special mechanisms to ensure their independence, as is the limitation for the executive branch to appoint and dismiss the high officials of it, with greater control of the legislative branch.{{Cite web|title=Ley 40/2015, de 1 de octubre, de Régimen Jurídico del Sector Público.|url=https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-10566|access-date=2022-01-18|website=www.boe.es}}

Another important difference is the purpose for which they are created. The autonomous agencies (OA) carry out activities of the Public Administration, both activities of promotion, give benefits, management of public services or production of goods of public interest, as differentiated instrumental organizations and dependent on it. The state agencies (AE) are created to comply with specific policies, with better mechanisms to ensure better management and control of results. Finally, the AAIs are assigned external regulatory or supervisory functions over economic sectors or specific activities that require functional independence or special autonomy from the executive branch.{{Cite web|title=Ley 40/2015, de 1 de octubre, de Régimen Jurídico del Sector Público.|url=https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-10566|access-date=2022-01-18|website=www.boe.es}}

There is a fourth and exceptional category of agencies. These are the management entities and common services of the Social Security, regulated in the Social Security Act of 2015.{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto Legislativo 8/2015, de 30 de octubre, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley General de la Seguridad Social.|url=https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-11724|access-date=2022-01-18|website=www.boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)}}

• Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)
• Instituto Cervantes

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 644/2020, de 7 de julio, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación, y se modifica el Real Decreto 139/2020, de 28 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica básica de los departamentos ministeriales.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-7437|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Cortes}}

• Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies (CEPC)
• Centre for Sociological Research (CIS)
• Patrimonio Nacional

• Center for Legal Studies (CEJ)
• General Mutual Benefit Society for Civil Servants of the Administration of Justice (MUGEJU)

• Official State Gazette (BOE)

Source:{{Citation |last=Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública |title=Real Decreto 204/2024, de 27 de febrero, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de la Presidencia, Justicia y Relaciones con las Cortes, y se modifica el Real Decreto 1012/2022, de 5 de diciembre, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica de la Abogacía General del Estado, se regula la inspección de los servicios en su ámbito y se dictan normas sobre su personal |date=2024-02-28 |issue=Real Decreto 204/2024 |pages=23339–23373 |url=https://www.boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=BOE-A-2024-3790 |access-date=2024-11-16 |language=es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Defence (Spain)}}

• National Intelligence Centre (CNI)
• Spanish Space Agency (AEE), which also depends on the Ministry of Science.

• National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA)
• Institute for Housing, Infrastructure and Equipment of the Defense (INVIED)

• Social Institute of the Armed Forces (ISFAS)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 372/2020, de 18 de febrero, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Defensa.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-2385|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Finance (Spain)}}

• Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT)
• Institute of Fiscal Studies (IEF)

• Commissioner for the Tobacco Market (CMT)
• Royal Mint of Spain (FNMT-RCM)
• State Vehicle Fleet (PME).

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 682/2021, de 3 de agosto, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Hacienda y Función Pública y se modifica el Real Decreto 139/2020, de 28 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica básica de los departamentos ministeriales.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2021-13260|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of the Interior (Spain)}}

• State Security Infrastructure and Equipment Office (GIESE)

• National Police Training University Center (CUFPN)

• Central Traffic Headquarters (JCT)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 734/2020, de 4 de agosto, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio del Interior.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-9138|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Development (Spain)}}

• Centre for Public Works Studies and Experimentation (CEDEX)

• Railway Safety Agency (AESF)

• Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA)

• National Geographic Information Centre (CNIG)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 645/2020, de 7 de julio, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-7508|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Education (Spain)}}

• National Sports Council (CSD)
• Spanish Anti-Doping Agency (CELAD)

{{Main|Ministry of Labour (Spain)}}

• Labour and Social Security Inspectorate (ITSS)
• Public State Service for Employment (SEPE)
• Salary Guarantee Fund (FOGASA)
• National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 499/2020, de 28 de abril, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social, y se modifica el Real Decreto 1052/2015, de 20 de noviembre, por el que se establece la estructura de las Consejerías de Empleo y Seguridad Social en el exterior y se regula su organización, funciones y provisión de puestos de trabajo.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-4765|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Industry (Spain)}}

• Spanish Metrology Centre (CEM)

• Tourism Institute of Spain (TURESPAÑA)

• Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 998/2018, de 3 de agosto, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Turismo.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2018-11139|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Agriculture (Spain)}}

• Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA)
• Food Information and Control Agency (AICA)

• National Agency for Agricultural Insurance (ENESA)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 430/2020, de 3 de marzo, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, y por el que se modifica el Real Decreto 139/2020, de 28 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica básica de los departamentos ministeriales.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-3228|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Territorial Policy}}

This Department has no agencies attached.

{{Main|Ministry of Environment (Spain)}}

• Institute for Just Transition (ITJ)

• State Meteorological Agency (AEMET)
• National Parks Autonomous Agency (OAPN)

• Commonwealth of the Taibilla Channels (MCT)
• Cantabrian Hydrographic Confederation
• Duero Hydrographic Confederation
• Ebro Hydrographic Confederation
• Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation
• Guadiana Hydrographic Confederation
• Júcar Hydrographic Confederation
• Miño-Sil Hydrographic Confederation
• Segura Hydrographic Confederation
• Tajo Hydrographic Confederation

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 500/2020, de 28 de abril, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico, y se modifica el Real Decreto 139/2020, de 28 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica básica de los departamentos ministeriales.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-4814|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Culture (Spain)}}

• Museo Nacional del Prado
• Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
• Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE)

• National Institute of Performing Arts and Music (INAEM)
• Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA)
• Culture Infrastructure and Equipment Office (GIEC)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 509/2020, de 5 de mayo, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-4860|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Economy (Spain)}}

• National Statistics Institute (INE)
• Institute for Accounting and Accounts Audit (ICAC)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 403/2020, de 25 de febrero, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-2739|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Health (Spain)}}

• Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)
• National Institute of Health Management (INGESA)
• National Transplant Organization (ONT)

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 735/2020, de 4 de agosto, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Sanidad, y se modifica el Real Decreto 139/2020, de 28 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica básica de los departamentos ministeriales.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-9139|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Social Affairs (Spain)}}

• Royal Board on Disability (RPD)

• Institute for the Elderly and Social Services (IMSERSO)
• Institute of Youth (INJUVE)

• Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN)

Source:{{Cite web |title=Real Decreto 209/2024, de 27 de febrero, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030. |url=https://boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=BOE-A-2024-3795 |access-date=16 November 2024 |website=www.boe.es |language=es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Science (Spain)}}

• Spanish Space Agency (AEE), which also depends on the Ministry of Defence.

• State Research Agency (AEI)
• Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
• Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII)
• Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT)

• Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP)
• National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA)
• Spanish Service for the Internationalization of Education (SEPIE)

Source:{{Cite web |title=Real Decreto 472/2024, de 7 de mayo, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. |url=https://boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=BOE-A-2024-9155 |access-date=16 November 2024 |website=www.boe.es |language=es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Equality (Spain)}}

• Institute of Women

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 455/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Igualdad.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-3515|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

{{Main|Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration}}

• National Institute for Social Security
• Social Institute for Sea Workers
• Social Security General Treasury
• Social Security IT Department
• Legal Service of the Social Security Administration

Source:{{Cite web|title=Real Decreto 497/2020, de 28 de abril, por el que se desarrolla la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones.|url=https://boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-4763|access-date=2022-01-18|website=boe.es}}

• Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA)

• General Mutual Benefit Society of State Civil Servants (MUFACE)
• National Institute of Public Administration (INAP)
• State Agency for Digital Administration (AEAD)

Source:{{Citation |last=Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública |title=Real Decreto 210/2024, de 27 de febrero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica básica del Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública |date=2024-02-28 |issue=Real Decreto 210/2024 |pages=23526–23564 |url=https://boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2024-3796 |access-date=2024-11-16 |language=es}}

The independent agencies or independent administrative authorities (AAI) are independent from the executive branch but relate to different government departments for budget allocation purposes.

• Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF)
• Transparency and Good Governance Council (CTBG)

• Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)
• Independent Whistleblower Protection Authority (AIPI)

• Independent Authority for the Technical Investigation of Accidents and Incidents

• National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC)
• National Securities Market Commission (CNMV)

• Nuclear Safety Council (CSN)

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