Protection of Waters against Pollution caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 343 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Official Gazette No. 17,181 of 28 December 2001, pp. B 3896-3907. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Farming Agricultural development Pollution control Freshwater pollution Fertilizers/nutrients Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations have the objective of reducing pollution of surface waters and groundwater caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources and preventing such further pollution. The Competent authority shall identify waters affected by pollution and waters which could be affected by pollution if action is not takes pursuant to regulation 6 in accordance with criteria set out in Annex I ("vulnerable zones"). The authority shall establish codes of good agricultural practice and action programmes in respect of vulnerable zones. Annex III sets out measures to be included in such action programmes. Regulation 7 makes provision for the designation of vulnerable zones by the Competent Authority. Offences and penalties are prescribed. (14 regulations completed by 3 Schedules) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Protection of Waters against Pollution caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 233 of 2004). Legislation | Malta | 2004 Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX