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—

    1. a

      complies with Publicly Available Specification PAS 100:2011 (Specification for composted materials) published by the British Standards Institution3, and

    2. 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;