Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 212 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Registration Environmental standards Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to regulate the use of sewage sludge (defined in reg. 2) in agriculture (defined) in such a way as to prevent harmful effects on soil, vegetation, animals and man and to promote the correct use of such sludge. No sludge shall be used in agriculture unless it is treated in accordance with these Regulations (reg. 3). The Department of Environment Protection, being the Competent Authority for the purposes of these Regulations, shall ensure that sludge shall be te Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX