2004 metų rugsėjo mėnesio 13 diena
The Ministry of Environment of the
Republic of Lithuania
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Dynamics in
negotiations regarding Nitrates directive
Taking into account financial capacity, the state of
the agricultural sector and the anticipated volume of foreign assistance,
Lithuania requested a transitional period till 2011:
•The
estimated cost of implementation of the Directive - 268 million EUR;
•Major
part of territory of Lithuania could be identified as a sensitive area
affected by nitrates;
•Agricultural
sector still under development aiming to fulfil principles of the Common
Agricultural Policy.
During negotiations Lithuania withdrew its request
for transitional period because the Nitrates directive offer possibility (via
action programs) for longer terms for the implementation of its requirements