Scottish Government

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction and Background
Introduction
The Consultation Process
Approach and Structure

Chapter 2: Overview of Responses to the Consultation
Summary of views expressed
The list of questions in the consultation

Chapter 3 Responses on Limits on the Quantity of Applied Fertiliser
Loading limits
Mechanism for calculating Nitrogen manurial levels
UK grassland derogation

Chapter 4 Responses on the Closed Periods
Proposals on closed periods
Proposal to vary the closed periods according to differing rainfall levels in each NVZ
Proposal to remove the requirement to give notice for chemical N fertiliser applications during the closed period

Chapter 5 Responses on Storage And Fertiliser and Manure Management Plans
Storage requirements
Risk assessment maps and fertiliser & manure management plans

Chapter 6 Responses on Other Nitrate Management Measures
Proposals to adopt an N efficiency system and to establish a revised N Max
Proposals on a range of nitrogen management measures
Steep slopes, gradients & high/moderate/low risk zones
Application methods

Chapter 7 Responses about Consequences of the Proposed Changes
Record keeping and reporting requirements
Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
General comments

Chapter 8 Conclusions

Annexes
Glossary
Link to the consultation paper
Consultation list