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Act containing rules relative to activities that have effect on the physical living environment and regarding town enforcement of rules in the field of the physical living environment (Act General Provisions on the Physical Living Environment).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Pollution control Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Land-use planning EIA Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Mining Sustainable development
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act makes provision for a wide range of matters relative to the environment and landscape protection. The Act provides for reform and streamlining of administrative procedures for the authorization of construction or demolition activities that may affect the physical environment. In general, a physical environment permit shall be required for activities that may affect the physical environment or landscape. Activities shall include mining constructions. Some provisions concern the (treatment of) waste water and hazardous waste, permits issued under the Water Act and protection of water resources.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.st-ab.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree no. MJZ2004100413 of 16 December 2004 on appointment of civil servants by VROM regulations.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2004 (2018)

Keyword: Inspection, Institution, Environmental planning, Environmental audit, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous waste, Water supply, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. BWBR0034233 of 11 November 2013, containing environmental quality requirements for external safety in connection with the transport of hazardous substances over transport routes (External Safety Transport Routes Decree).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2013 (2020)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Policy/planning, Zoning, Land-use planning, Hazardous substances, Hazards, Transport/storage, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX