Amendment of regulation 33
1
Regulation 3 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (1), after the definition of “chemical fertiliser” insert—
“compost” means compost that—
- a
complies with Publicly Available Specification PAS 100:2011 (Specification for composted materials) published by the British Standards Institution3, and
- b
does not contain livestock manure;
3
In paragraph (1), after the definition of “shallow” insert—
“silage effluent” has the meaning given in regulation 1(2) of the Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 20034;
4
In paragraph (1), after the definition of “slurry” insert—
“soil nutrient status” means soil acidity and plant available concentrations of phosphorous, potassium and magnesium in the soil;
“soil type” means the soil types listed in Table 1 of Schedule 3;