PART 6Water quality
CHAPTER 8Retention of functions from the Nitrates Directive
Power to make provision in relation to reference methods of measurement for nitrate concentration44
1
The appropriate authority may, by regulations, for the purposes of retained EU law which implemented Annex 4 to the Nitrates Directive, make provision about the reference methods of measurement for—
a
nitrogen compounds in chemical fertiliser;
b
the concentration of nitrates in freshwaters, coastal waters and marine waters.
2
The provision which may be made under paragraph (1) includes—
a
requiring a reference to Annex 4 to the Nitrates Directive (or a reference which encompasses that Annex) to be read as a reference to that Annex with modifications;
b
amending provision which corresponds to that made by Annex 4 to the Nitrates Directive.
3
Regulations under paragraph (1) may amend any subordinate legislation.
4
The appropriate authority may only exercise the power in paragraph (1) to the extent that the authority considers it is appropriate to do so as a result of scientific and technical progress.