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Decree containing rules relative to quality of soil (Soil Quality Decree).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning Authorization/permit Fertilizers/nutrients Freshwater pollution Groundwater Pollution control
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree concerns the protection of the soil from polluting substances and works that deteriorate the quality of soil. The Decree prescribes rules for the use of construction materials and defines methods to measure effects on the environment and in particular the subsoil groundwater. Other rules concern use of dredging materials, also in agriculture. The Decree defines specific standards for use and storage and makes provision for control and enforcement. It also applies to sludge used by agricultural enterprises as defined by article 1 of the Fertilizers Act.

Full text
English/Dutch
Website
wetten.overheid.nl; https; rwsenvironment.eu