Decree amending the on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Farming Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 5 February 2013. Abstract This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of 22 articles and one Annex, establishes requirements for the use of nitrates from agricultural sources, biogass slurry and other organic fertilizers outside the farm where they were produced. The fertilization with liquid organic fertilizers on agricultural land is prohibited from 15 November to 15 February. The fertilization with manure on arable land is prohibited from 1 December to 15 February. The fertilization wi Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Environmental Protection Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2006) Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Disasters, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Registration, Pollution control, EIA, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Access-to-information, Protection of habitats, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Regulation on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Legislation | Slovenia | 2009 Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX