Decree No. 308 on the quality of soil management. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 308, 6 July 2006, 49 pp. Subject Land & soil Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning Authorization/permit Certification Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force on 14 February 2006. Abstract This Decree contains rules relative to the quality of works in the field of soil management and conservation and the professional integrity of the persons that carry out such works. The aim of the Decree is to streamline and improve previous legislation, to strengthen the decision-making capacity of local authorities in the field of soil management and conservation and to secure legality and improve the quality of professionals in this field. Persons and (semi-public) legal entities that wish to carry out or to control soil management and conservation activities shall be approved by the Ministers of the environment and traffic and water management. Approval requires a certificate of accreditation with an approved accreditation institute. The Decree also prescribes the requirement of a soil inspection report prior to building activities. Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implements Act No. 628 of 1992 on Pollution of Surface Waters. Legislation | Netherlands | 1969 (2003) Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act containing rules relative to protection of the soil (Soil Protection Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 1986 (2010) Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act containing provisions concerning general matters of environmental hygiene (Environment Management Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 1979 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Emissions, Emissions trading, Policy/planning, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX