Regulation 3 Amendment of regulation 3

Regulation 3 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

In paragraph (1), after the definition of “chemical fertiliser” insert—

• ““compost” means compost that—

  1. (a)

     complies with Publicly Available Specification PAS 100:2011 (Specification for composted materials) published by the British Standards Institution^f1, and

  2. (b)

     does not contain livestock manure;”.

In paragraph (1), after the definition of “shallow” insert—

• ““silage effluent” has the meaning given in regulation 1(2) of the Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003^f2;”.

In paragraph (1), after the definition of “slurry” insert—

• ““soil nutrient status” means soil acidity and plant available concentrations of phosphorous, potassium and magnesium in the soil;

• “soil type” means the soil types listed in Table 1 of Schedule 3;”.