Monitoring effectiveness of the EU Nitrates Directive Action Programmes: Introduction

B. Fraters, K. Kovar, W.J. Willems, J. Stockmarr, R. Grant

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Abstract

This introduction chapter describes the general background for monitoring the effectiveness of the EU Nitrates Directive Action Programmes in the European Community. The legal requirements for this type of monitoring are set down in the Nitrates Directive, Article 5(6). (EC, 1991). In 1999 the European Commission published the Draft Monitoring Guidelines (EC, 1999). The lack of clarity with respect to the monitor obligation in general and effect monitoring more specifically was the driving force behind the organisation of a workshop on effect monitoring for the Nitrates Directive, the MonNO3 workshop. This report discusses the outcome of this workshop organised by RIVM, GEUS and DMU. The workshop was held on 11-12 June 2003 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMonitoring effectiveness of the EU Nitrates Directive Action Programmes
Subtitle of host publicationResults of the international MonNO3 workshop in the Netherlands, 11-12 June 2003
EditorsB. Fraters, K. Kovar, W.J. Willems, J. Stockmarr, R. Grant
PublisherNational Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Netherlands)
Pages17-21
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Publication series

SeriesRIVM report
Number2005
Volume500003007

Programme Area

  • Programme Area 2: Water Resources

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