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Regulation on the requirements for soil protection when using sludge originating from waste water treatment plants for the purposes of agriculture.(No. 262)

Country/Territory
Bulgaria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Effluent waste water/discharge Solid waste Registration Waste disposal Waste management Waste domestic sources Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution Sewerage Hazardous substances Irrigation Pollution control
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 15 December 2000.
Abstract

The Regulation lays down the requirements for soil protection when using sewage sludge originating from waste water treatment plants and equipment for the purposes of agriculture in a way preventing its harmful effects on soil, vegetation, animals and man, thereby ensuring its correct use. The text deals with the requirements and conditions related to the soil protection when using sludge originating from waste water treatment plants for agricultural purposes and the obligations of the producers and users of sludge. All definitions are given in the Additional Provisions. Annex 1 sets out the maximum allowable concentrations of heavy metals in soil. Annex 2 sets out the maximum allowable concentrations of heavy metals in soil intended for use in agriculture. Annex 3 sets out the maximum allowable concentrations of heavy metals which could be applied annually agricultural lands, average of period of 10 years. Annex 4 enlists the parameters under which the sludge analyses are to be executed. Annex 5 enlists the sampling and testing methods. Annex 6 enlists the parameters under which the soil analyses are to be executed.

Full text
Bulgarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Reduction of the harmful impact of waste upon the environment Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1997

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX