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Bibliothèque Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. No. 489 of 2006).

Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. No. 489 of 2006).

Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. No. 489 of 2006).

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These Regulations establish and introduce an action programme for the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources that is applicable to all farmers across Northern Ireland. The Regulations, among other things: impose certain obligations on controllers or owners of an agricultural area in respect of prevention of pollution and good agricultural practice; establish closed periods for the land application of chemical fertilizer and organic manure; establish the manner of application and spreading of nitrogen fertilizer; place limits on the land application of nitrogen fertilizer; set out requirements for the storage of manure; and provide for the keeping of records and enforcement.

Implements: Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. (1991-12-12)
Amended by: Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 196 of 2008). (2008-05-02)
Amends: Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 493 of 2003). (2003-11-28)
Amends: Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 319 of 2003). (2003-06-30)
Repealed by: Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 411 of 2010). (2010-12-08)
Repeals: Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 156 of 1999). (1999-03-26)

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