Regulation on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Subject

Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Farming Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 1 January 2010.

Abstract

The objective of this Regulation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of 24 articles and two Annexes, is to reduce water pollution caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources and preventing further such pollution. This Regulation lays down limit intake of nitrogen from agricultural sources in the ground or floor and measures to reduce and prevent water pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. These measures are: (a) the periods when the use

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2006)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Disasters, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Registration, Pollution control, EIA, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Access-to-information, Protection of habitats, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree amending the on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX