Purpose and application of the RegulationsN.I.
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2.—(1) These Regulations shall apply to the whole territory of Northern Ireland as required under the Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 M1.
(2) The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to Northern Ireland's Nutrient Action Programme for the protection of waters against pollution caused by agricultural sources. The measures in these Regulations provide a basic level of protection against possible adverse impact to waters arising from potential agricultural expansion.
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M1S.R. 2004 No. 419