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Order No. 818 on the use of bio ash for agricultural purposes (Bioash Law).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Order establishes the extent to which bio ash can be used for agricultural purposes in the environmental sector. Each year (before 1 April) ash manufacturers shall electronically report to the Environmental Protection Agency the quantity of bio ash sold for agricultural use.
This Order consists of 9 Chapters and 6 Appendices: Notice of application (1); Definitions (2); Manufacturer requirements (3); Requirements for user (4); Requirements for soil quality (5); Monitoring and enforcement (6); Appeals (7); Penalty (8); Entry into force (9).
Appendix 1 - List of biomass and biomass waste.
Appendix 2 - Limits of bioash and aqueous extracts.
Appendix 3 - Sampling, analysis frequency, analytical parameters and analytical methods.
Appendix 4 - Schedule of declarations of bioash.
Appendix 5 - Standard Designation for ash.
Appendix 6 - Soil quality standards and sampling and analysis method.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 15 August 2008.
Notes
Repealing Act No. 1636 of 13 December 2006.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bekendtg relse om anvendelse af bioaske til jordbrugsform l (Bioaskebekendtg relsen).