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

Pays/Territoire
Lettonie
Type du document
Règlement
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Terre et sols, Eau
Mot clé
Pollution du sol/qualité Engrais/nutriments Lutte contre la pollution Normes de qualité de l'eau Pollution des eaux douces
Aire géographique
Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Nord
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais