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Government Decree on Limiting Certain Emissions from Agriculture and Horticulture (No. 1250 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Farming Agricultural development Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Soil conservation/soil improvement Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree seeks to prevent and reduce emissions into surface water, groundwater, soil and air caused by the use, storage, and processing of manure and other fertilizers as here defined and by livestock production. It implements in Finland Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. The Decree sets rules for the storage of manure and other fertilizers and rules and standards for the use of fertilizers. The operator has record-keeping and reporting obligations. Supervision shall be carried out in accordance with the Environment Protection Act.

Full text
English/Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

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