Regulation on controlling soil pollution.

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Fertilizers/nutrients Pesticides Survey/mapping Waste disposal

Geographical area

Asia, Western Asia

Abstract

The Regulation specifies limited values and measures for preventing soil pollution. The Ministry of Environment, together with other pertinent institutions and agencies, defines the areas and locations where soil pollution occurs and determines and implements corresponding measures. The list of soil pollutants and their limit values are given in Annex-IA and Annex-IB of the Regulation. Use of any agricultural chemicals and fertilizers that are not licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture is prohi

Full text

Turkish

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Turkey | 1983

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on Soil Contamination.

Legislation | Turkey | 2005 | Repealed

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Subsidy/incentive, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX