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Regulation No. 531 on the protection of waters and soil against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

País/Territorio
Letonia
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
2001
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Tierra y suelos, Agua
Palabra clave
Contaminación del suelo/calidad Fertilizantes/nutrientes Control de la contaminación Normas sobre calidad del agua Contaminación de las aguas dulces
Área geográphica
Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Septentrional
Resumen

The Regulation consists of 4 Chapters.This Regulation determines: 1) requirements for the protection of water and soil against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources; 2)vulnerable zones, subject to special requirements for water and soil protection against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources, their boundaries, criteria for designation of such zones and their management practices; 3) requirements for establishment of an action programme designed to reduce or prevent water pollution by nitrates in vulnerable zones, and deadlines for it implementation. Pollution by nitrates means the discharge, directly or indirectly, of nitrogen compounds (any nitrogen containing chemical substances or chemical products, except for gaseous nitrogen) into the aquatic environment or soil, which causes or may cause hazards to human health, harms or may harm living resources, aquatic ecosystems, and biodiversity.

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