Order No. 408 on assessment criteria for municipal projects with regard to phosphorus wetlands. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Hazardous substances Residues Surface water Wetlands Water conservation zone Inland waters Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 15 March 2013. Abstract The Order sets regulations with regard to the criteria for assessing municipal projects undertaken to improve aquatic and terrestrial environments by reducing phosphorus loads (phosphorus wetlands), and for which subsidy is requested in accordance to the Danish AgriFish Agency's Order on funding for municipal projects concerning phosphorus wetlands. The project areas shall be located upstream of specific lakes in order to reduce the phosphorus load in water, and criteria for financial grants sha Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Nature Conservation Act (No. 933 of 2009). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2009) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 107 on grants to municipal nitrogen and phosphorus wetland projects. Legislation | Denmark | 2015 Keyword: Wetlands, Agricultural development, Hazardous substances, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 293 amending Order on assessment criteria for municipal projects with regard to phosphorus wetlands. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Wetlands, Surface water, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX