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Act (2010:598) on sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Energy, Fisheries, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Ecological production/organic production Renewable energy Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Biofuel Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Fuelwood Inspection Data collection/reporting Recycling/reuse Waste management
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 October 2010. Chapter 3, article 2, section 1 shall enter into force on 1 January 2011. Chapter 3, article 1, section 2 shall enter into force on 1 August 2010. Biofuels and bio-liquids produced by installations operating on 23 January 2008 shall be valid until 1 April 2013.
Abstract

This Act implements certain EU provisions with regard to the promotion of renewable energy and on the criteria of biofuels and bio-liquids requirements (sustainability criteria). These eco-sustainable energy productions include: biomass, waste and residues from biological origin from agriculture, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture and related sectors , as well as biodegradable fraction of industrial and municipal waste. Biofuels or liquid biofuels made from agricultural raw materials cultivated in the EU shall be regarded as sustainable raw material in accordance to article 6.1 and Annex III of Council Regulation 73/2009.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 73/2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No. 1290/2005, (EC) No. 247/2006, (EC) No. 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX