Regulation of the Minister of Environment no. 49 of 2021 determining the nitrate-sensitive area and restrictions on agricultural activities in the nitrate-sensitive area.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Water

Keyword

Agricultural land Fertilizers/nutrients Use restrictions Grazing Groundwater Protected area

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Regulation, implementing provisions of paragraphs 37 (2) and 168 (4) of the Water Act, and in compliance with the provisions of the Council Directive 91/676/EEC on the protection of water bodies against nitrate pollution from agriculture, provides for defining: a nitrate-sensitive area, and limestone and karst areas within its limits; unprotected groundwater areas; the location of these areas; important spring and karst areas to be protected; restricted activities in areas with unprotected groundwater, including: use of nitrogen-containing mineral fertilisers on agricultural land, use of sewage sludge, presence of animals in cultivated land.

Full text

English/Estonian

Website

www.riigiteataja.ee

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

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX