Protection of Waters against Pollution caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 343 of 2001). País/Territorio Malta Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2001 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Supplement to the Official Gazette No. 17,181 of 28 December 2001, pp. B 3896-3907. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Agua Palabra clave Explotación agrícola Desarrollo agrícola Control de la contaminación Contaminación de las aguas dulces Fertilizantes/nutrientes Normas sobre calidad del agua Área geográphica Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Mediterráneo, Europa Meridional Resumen These Regulations have the objective of reducing pollution of surface waters and groundwater caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources and preventing such further pollution. The Competent authority shall identify waters affected by pollution and waters which could be affected by pollution if action is not takes pursuant to regulation 6 in accordance with criteria set out in Annex I ("vulnerable zones"). The authority shall establish codes of good agricultural practice and action programmes in respect of vulnerable zones. Annex III sets out measures to be included in such action programmes. Regulation 7 makes provision for the designation of vulnerable zones by the Competent Authority. Offences and penalties are prescribed. (14 regulations completed by 3 Schedules) Texto completo Inglés Referencias - Legislación Implementa Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislación | Malta | 2001 Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Planificación ambiental, Institución, Control de la contaminación, Autorización/permiso, EIA, Fondo especial, Inspección, Política/planificación, Biodiversidad, Ordenación/conservación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Enmendado porr Protection of Waters against Pollution caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 233 of 2004). Legislación | Malta | 2004 Palabra clave: Explotación agrícola, Desarrollo agrícola, Control de la contaminación, Contaminación de las aguas dulces, Fertilizantes/nutrientes, Normas sobre calidad del agua Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX