This Regulation defines technical and administrative rules and principles for preventing and eradicating soil contamination. Limited values and measures for preventing soil contamination are specified in the Regulation. Provincial administrations shall define areas and locations where soil contamination may occur and conduct analysis. Technical details for purification sludge and composted materials to be used on soil are provided in the Regulation. Individuals and companies operating purification facilities are obliged to make regular analysis and keep records of their findings. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Provincial Administrations and municipalities shall provide incentives for: initiating biological, genetic, and biotechnological pest controlling, cultural measures; using resistant species that would substitute chemical means; using suitable fertilizer and agricultural drugs for the soil; and promoting activities on the prevention of soil contamination and land usage.
Repealed by: Regulation regarding point source land pollution and soil contamination control. (2010-06-08)
Repeals: Regulation on controlling soil pollution. (2001-12-10)
Autores y editores
Simone, Monica (CONSLEG)
Proveedor de datos
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