Decree Discharge Open Cultivation and Livestock Breeding.

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LEX-FAOC110764

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This Decree contains rules for the discharge of water related to agricultural activities in surface waters and provides directions for the use of pesticides. The Decree is based on, among other things, articles 6.2, 6.6 en 6.7 van de Water Act. Chapter 6 of the Water Act applies also to agricultural activities involving the use of pesticides and biocides. This Decree places restrictions on the discharge of wastewater and provides general principles and rules for such discharge. It also prescribes various standards for discharge and requires persons who wish to carry out agricultural activities that may involve discharge of wastewater to notify the competent authority.

Implemented by: Regulation on methods for the testing of low-pressure spray caps for purposes of the Decree Discharge Open Cultivation and Livestock Breeding. (2012-03-19)
Implements: Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. (1991-12-12)

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