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Act No. 166 of 2008 amending the Environment Protection Act in relation with the implementation of Directive 2004/35/EC (environmental liability).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad, No. 166, 20 May 2008, 9 pp.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Polluter pays principle Liability/compensation Hazards
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act amends the Environment Protection Act Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. A new Title "Measures in case of environmental damage or imminent threat of environmental damage" is inserted in the principal Act. This Title concerns liability in case of damage to the environment as defined in the Directive. The Title appoints the competent authority for purposes of the Directive and defines measures that shall be carried out by or may be imposed upon a person who causes environmental damage.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act containing provisions concerning general matters of environmental hygiene (Environment Management Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1979 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Emissions, Emissions trading, Policy/planning, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX