Order No. 818 on the use of bio ash for agricultural purposes (Bioash Law).

This Order establishes the extent to which bio ash can be used for agricultural purposes in the environmental sector. Each year (before 1 April) ash manufacturers shall electronically report to the Environmental Protection Agency the quantity of bio ash sold for agricultural use.This Order consists of 9 Chapters and 6 Appendices: Notice of application (1); Definitions (2); Manufacturer requirements (3); Requirements for user (4); Requirements for soil quality (5); Monitoring and enforcement (6); Appeals (7); Penalty (8); Entry into force (9).Appendix 1 - List of biomass and biomass waste.Appendix 2 - Limits of bioash and aqueous extracts.Appendix 3 - Sampling, analysis frequency, analytical parameters and analytical methods.Appendix 4 - Schedule of declarations of bioash.Appendix 5 - Standard Designation for ash.Appendix 6 - Soil quality standards and sampling and analysis method.

Implements: Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. (1998-06-22)
Implements: Environment Protection Act (No. 1757 of 2006). (2006-12-22)