Cabinet Order No. 163 of 2004 on Action Programme for Vulnerable Zones Subject to Special Requirements for Protection of Waters and Soil Against Pollution Caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources

This Order approves the Action Programme for Vulnerable Zones Subject to Special Requirements for Protection of Waters and Soil Against Pollution Caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources. Its objective is to reduce and prevent further pollution of water and soil by nitrates caused from agricultural sources. Its goals include to lay down measures for efficient protection of water and soil against pollution by nitrates caused from agricultural sources in the vulnerable zones; to put in order the organic fertilizer management in the vulnerable zones; to lay down restrictions for working of certain fertilizer types into ground; to ensure implementation of fertilizing planning measures; to encourage cooperation of governmental institutions and coordination of actions in the field of control of pollution caused by agricultural sources; and to stimulate training measures for improvement of management skills and efficiency of the farmers.