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Presentation: Liliana Cortellini
DG ENV/B3
The Nitrates Directive
Obligations for Member States (1)
ØWater monitoring
ØIdentification of polluted waters, identification of waters which could be affected by pollution if measures are not taken ØNitrates Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designation, revision every four years ØDesignation of NVZs not required if an action programme is implemented on the whole territory