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