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Act No. 349 on the establishment of the Ministry of the Environment and making provision in matter of environmental damages.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Institution Pollution control Environmental planning Non-governmental entity Policy/planning
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Act has been adopted in order to set up the Ministry of the Environment and define its related functions, powers and duties. The Ministry shall ensure, on the basis of an organic framework, the promotion, conservation and restoration of the environment as well as the protection of natural resources against pollution. To this end, the Ministry shall promote and undertake studies, enquiries and research with respect to environmental protection. It shall participate in the drafting of sectorial plans of a national character and having an environmental impact relevance. The Ministry shall also propose the setting up of nature parks and nature reserves at inter-regional level (article 5). Article 10 lists out the different Services to be set up under the Ministry of the Environment, including the Services to be engaged in the prevention of pollution, nature conservation and environmental impact assessment. Article 12 provides for the establishment of the National Council for the Environment. Article 13 deals with environmental protection association of national relevance.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.minambiente.it

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 979 making provisions for the safeguard of the sea.

Legislation | Italy | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protected area, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Legislative Decree No. 152/2006 approving the Code on the Environment.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, EIA, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Framework law, Protection of environment, Hazardous waste, Desertification, Erosion, Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Waste management, Soil rehabilitation, Hazards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX