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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Overview

Summary	Regulation
Article 1 Objectives and subject matter
Article 2 Scope	Article 2 Scope This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of the Member States.
Article 3 Definitions	For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:
Article 4 Soil districts and soil units
Article 5 Competent authorities	Article 5 Competent authorities Member States shall designate the competent authorities responsible at an appropriate level for carrying out the obligations provided for in this Directive.

Requirements
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Standards
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