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Act II of 1976 on the protection of the human environment.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Liability/compensation Environmental planning Policy/planning Soil pollution/quality Land-use planning Freshwater pollution Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Abstract

The aim of the Act is to establish the principal rules in connection with the protection, preservation and planned development of the human environment for the purpose of the protection of people's health and the regular improvement of living conditions. Chapter II of the Act sets out detailed rules concerning the protection of the elements of environment, i.e. land, water, air, biosphere, landscape and human habitations. Chapter III deals with the responsibility in case of violation of the provisions concerning environmental protection.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

DecreeNo. 89 of 2011 (IX.29.) of the Ministry of Rural Development laying down technical specifications for chemical analysis and monitoring of water status.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Monitoring, Pollution control, Standards, Surface water, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX