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Act containing rules relative to protection of the Antarctic environment so as to implement the Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection (Antarctic Protection Act).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems, Sea
Keyword
Pollution control Marine pollution Marine protected areas EIA Authorization/permit Protected area Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Alien species Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the protection of the Antarctic environment so as to implement provisions of the Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection. The Act defines duties of Ministers and various prohibitions regarding the environment of the Antarctic. These prohibitions concern, among other things, mining activities, the dumping of waste, the damaging of fauna or flora, the introduction of alien species and the discharge of waste water. Activities that may affect the environment require a permit and an environment impact assessment shall be submitted together with the application for such permit.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.st-ab.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree containing rules concerning applications for authorizations pursuant the Antarctic Protection Act (Antarctic Protection Decree).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1998 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, EIA, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Collective Environmental Act, 2023.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2023

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Noise pollution, Policy/planning, Potable water, Poultry products, Land tenure, Ownership, Mining, Effluent waste water/discharge, Governance, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX