Decree No. 579 of 2001 concerning indication of sand and loess areas. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes On a date to be appointed by Royal Decree. Abstract This Decree, proposed by the Minister of Agriculture, nature Conservation and Fisheries, indicates soil-type areas for purposes of the Fertilizing Substances Act. Land is classified as ‘filtration sensitive soil’. Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implements Act containing rules relative to the trade in and the disposal of fertilizing substances (Fertilizing Substances Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 1986 (2012) Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX