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Library Decree No. 931 of 2000 Decree on the Restriction of Discharge of Nitrates From Agriculture into Waters.

Decree No. 931 of 2000 Decree on the Restriction of Discharge of Nitrates From Agriculture into Waters.

Decree No. 931 of 2000 Decree on the Restriction of Discharge of Nitrates From Agriculture into Waters.

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This Decree specifies instructions that apply to farming and horticulture. In the storage and use of animal manure, Annex 1 must be complied with, in addition to what is laid down in sections 4-6. Annex 3 also makes recommendations on procedures related to the use of animal manure. Instructions concern storage of animal manure, application of animal manure on land amounts of fertilizer to be used, location of sheds and outdoor yards for animals, and analysis of nitrogen analysis. Farmers must keep a record of the amount of nitrogen fertilizers used on their fields and of crop yields. Supervision of compliance with this Decree is prescribed in chapter 13 of the Environmental Protection Act, and punishments in section 116 of the Environmental Protection Act.

Implements: Water Act (No. 264 of 1961). (2005-09-02)
Implements: Council Directive 78/659/EEC on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life. (1978-07-18)

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