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The Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018 (2018 No. 151).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Sea, Water
Keyword
Agricultural land Fertilizers/nutrients Pesticides Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management Soil pollution/quality Transport/storage Offences/penalties Effluent waste water/discharge Marine pollution Pollution control Freshwater pollution Surface water Ecosystem preservation Public health
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
April 2nd, 2018.
Abstract

These Regulations set out provisions to reduce and prevent the pollution of waters from diffuse agricultural sources and apply to persons who have custody or control of agricultural land in England. Regulation 3 identifies circumstances in which applying organic manure and manufactured fertiliser is prohibited, these are when the soil is waterlogged, flooded or snow covered, or the soil has been frozen.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX