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Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 373 of 2014).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Protected area Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations further implement in Scotland the requirements of Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources by designating the revised vulnerable zones in accordance with Article 3(4) of the Directive. The Regulations also make consequential amendments to other Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 209 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit, EIA, Potable water, Groundwater, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Scotland) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1564 (S. 137) of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I. No. 96 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 276 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. No. 376 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Protected area, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX