Act amending the Geological and Mining Act. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Mineral resources Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Climate change Continental shelf Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 24 November 2013. Abstract This Act lays down provisions concerning the environmentally safe storage of carbon dioxide, in order to contribute to the fight against climate change, in accordance with the Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the geological storage of carbon dioxide. The Act applies to the geological storage of carbon dioxide. Provisions are laid down as regards selection of storage sites and exploration permits, storage permits as well as conditions for the operation and clo Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the geological storage of carbon dioxide. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Exploration, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Geological and Mining Act. Legislation | Poland | 2011 Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Liability/compensation, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Institution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX