Nitrogen Policies
This database compiles 2,726 nitrogen policies from 186 countries, sourced from the ECOLEX database and other databases, as originally provided for the publication by Kanter et al, 2020 and subsequently extended for South Asia by the GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub by Yang et al. 2022 (966 N policies). The database is searchable by country, keyword, date, policy instrument, economic sector and geographical scale.
References
Kanter et al. (2020) Gaps and opportunities in nitrogen pollution policies around the world. Nat Sustain, 3, pp.956–963.
Anastasia L Yang et al. (2022) Policies to combat nitrogen pollution in South Asia: gaps and opportunities. Environ. Res. Lett. 17 025007.
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| Policy Title | ECOLEX Ref ID | Scale | Sector | Date of Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolución N° 374/98 - Emisiones gaseosas derivadas de la incineración de residuos industriales, especiales y patogénicos. |
LEX-FAOC050587 |
Local | Industry | 29/06/1998 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 112 on rules of the special permit given on harmful substances emitted in atmospheric air and their harmful physical influences. |
LEX-FAOC015832 |
National | 13/07/2002 | |
| Regulation on limits of air emissions from biomass incineration plants. |
LEX-FAOC132151 |
National | Energy | 03/06/2005 |
| Environmental Control Water and Sewage Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 65/03). |
LEX-FAOC080841 |
Regional | ||
| Acuerdo Nº 155 - Normas Técnicas Ambientales para la prevención y control de la contaminación ambiental para los sectores eléctrico, telecomunicaciones y transporte. |
LEX-FAOC051076 |
National | Industry | 12/12/2006 |
| Supreme Decree No. 044/06 / AG - Technical regulation for organic products. |
LEX-FAOC144432 |
National | Agriculture | 06/07/2006 |
| Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 340 of 2001). |
LEX-FAOC150968 |
National | waste | 2001 |
| Emission Cadastre Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC094733 |
National | 04/06/2002 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 819/98 - Norma sobre determinación del contenido de nitrógeno en carne y productos cárnicos. |
LEX-FAOC046825 |
National | Agriculture: Livestock | 12/11/1998 |
| Notification No. 2016/11 on competent authorities for analysis of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC167760 |
National | Agriculture | 24/03/2016 |