Regulation No. 2 on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source State Gazette No. 87, 24 October 2002. Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Abstract The Regulation makes provision for the detection, limitation and prevention of water pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Moreover, it establishes measures for the restoration of water quality. The text of the Regulation is divided into five Chapters, Additional, Transitional and Final Provisions and one Annex. The Chapters deal with the following: general requirements (1); powers and duties of the competent authorities (2); identification of waters and water bodies already or potentially polluted by nitrates (3); pollution prevention (4); monitoring requirements (5). All definitions are given in the additional provisions. The Annex describes good agricultural practices. Full text Bulgarian References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances. Legislation | European Union | 1979 Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Act. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 2 of 13.09.2007 on the protection of waters against pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Surface water, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients Source: FAO, FAOLEX