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Regulation on Soil Contamination.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 25831, 31 May 2005.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Fertilizers/nutrients Subsidy/incentive Survey/mapping
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulation enters into force on 31 May 2005.
Abstract

This Regulation defines technical and administrative rules and principles for preventing and eradicating soil contamination. Limited values and measures for preventing soil contamination are specified in the Regulation. Provincial administrations shall define areas and locations where soil contamination may occur and conduct analysis. Technical details for purification sludge and composted materials to be used on soil are provided in the Regulation. Individuals and companies operating purification facilities are obliged to make regular analysis and keep records of their findings. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Provincial Administrations and municipalities shall provide incentives for: initiating biological, genetic, and biotechnological pest controlling, cultural measures; using resistant species that would substitute chemical means; using suitable fertilizer and agricultural drugs for the soil; and promoting activities on the prevention of soil contamination and land usage.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regulation on controlling soil pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation regarding point source land pollution and soil contamination control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental audit, Recycling/reuse, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Institution, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX