Commission Decision 2009/431/EC granting a derogation requested by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with regard to England, Scotland and Wales pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against ... | Land Portal

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By virtue of this Decision, England, Scotland and Wales are granted a derogation for the purpose of allowing a higher amount of livestock manure than that provided for in the first sentence of the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III to Directive 91/676/EEC, subject to the conditions prescribed by these provisions.

Implemented by: Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 3160 of 2009). (2009-12-02)
Implemented by: Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (W.S.I. No. 489 (W.55) of 2010). (2010-03-01)
Implemented by: Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 668 of 2015). (2015-03-09)
Amends: 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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