Regulation determining areas susceptible to eutrophication and sensitive to nitrates. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Territorial subdivision Federation BiH Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water quality standards Pollution control Classification/declassification Zoning Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation prescribes the conditions and criteria for determining areas subject to eutrophication and/or areas sensitive to nitrates. This text determines the manner of proclamation, protection measures, prohibitions and restrictions in these areas. These measures are meant for the reduction or prevention of water pollution caused or caused by nitrates and phosphorus compounds. Eutrophication is the enrichment of water with nitrogen and/or phosphorus compounds, which causes accelerated growth and development of algae and other aquatic vegetation, which creates an unwanted imbalance in organisms present in water and water quality disturbance. The provisions of this Regulation shall apply to: all water bodies found to be subject to eutrophication; and sensitive to nitrates, and to soils drained into waters found to be subject to eutrophication and sensitive to nitrates, or if they may become such if not applying protection measures. Full text Bosnian Website fmpvs.gov.ba References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2006 Keyword: Framework law, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Pollution control, Potable water, Public participation, Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX