4.—(1) The occupier of a holding must ensure that, in [F1the relevant period], the total amount of nitrogen in livestock manure applied to the holding, whether directly by an animal or by spreading, does not exceed 170 kg multiplied by the area of the holding in hectares.
(2) The amount of nitrogen produced by livestock must be calculated in accordance with Schedule 1.
(3) In calculating the area of the holding for the purposes of ascertaining the amount of nitrogen permitted to be spread on the holding, no account is taken of surface waters, any hardstanding, buildings, roads or any woodland unless that woodland is used for grazing.
[F2(4) In paragraph (1), “the relevant period” means—
(a)for an occupier of a holding within a nitrate vulnerable zone as shown on the NVZ index map, any 12 month period beginning 1 January;
(b)for an occupier of a holding or part of a holding that was not previously situated within a nitrate vulnerable zone as shown on the NVZ index map, any 12 month period beginning [F331 October].]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 4(1) substituted (31.12.2022) by The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1305), regs. 1(2), 2(4)(a)
F2Reg. 4(4) inserted (31.12.2022) by The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1305), regs. 1(2), 2(4)(b)
F3Words in reg. 4(4)(b) substituted (29.4.2023) by The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/466), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
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