Sewage Ordinance.

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alemán

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LEX-FAOC093060

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23

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The present Ordinance implements the Council Directive 86/278/EEC on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture. The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the use of sewage sludge in agriculture in such a way as to prevent harmful effects on soil, vegetation, anmals and man. The text consists of 10 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Conditions for spreading of sewage sludge (3); Bans and limitation of spreading (4); Exceptions (5); Quantities of sewerage to be spread (6); Reporting (7); Planning of spreading (8); Penalties (9); Entry into force, repeal (10). Two Annexes are enclosed.

Implements: Council Directive 86/278/EEC on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture. (1986-07-04)

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