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Act (1999:381) on measures for the prevention and mitigation of major chemical accidents.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Pollution control Basic legislation Authorization/permit Policy/planning Transport/storage
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 July 1999.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent major chemical accidents and to limit damage to the environment. This Act applies to establishments where dangerous substances are present in amounts that equal or exceed the permitted amount legally established. The provisions in this document however do not apply to dangers caused by ionizing radiations, by handling hazardous substances in adherence to Act (1982:821) on transportation of dangerous goods, to transport of dangerous substances in pipelines outside the establishments in accordance to this Act, nor to military activities. The Environmental Act and Code shall regulate the authorization of licences for undergoing certain activities pertaining the handling of hazardous substances. The Swedish Rescue Services Agency (municipal supervisory authorities) shall supervise regulations set by this Act. The Municipality Board and the National Rescue Services Board may put forth decisions of appeal to the Environment Court pursuant to Chapter 20, article 2 of the Environmental Code.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

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Ordinance on mining waste (SFS 2013:319).

Legislation | Sweden | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Mining, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance (2013:322) amending the environmental inspection Ordinance (2011:13).

Legislation | Sweden | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Inspection, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (2015:236) on measures for the prevention and mitigation of major chemical accidents.

Legislation | Sweden | 2015 (2018)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX