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