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Act on CO2 quotas (No. 1222 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Basic legislation Data collection/reporting Environmental audit Climate change Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force of this Act shall be determined by the Minister of Climate and Energy.
Abstract

The Act aims to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas CO2 and other greenhouse gases in a cost effective manner through a system of tradable allowances and credits. It applies to aviation and stationary installations on land and sea. The Minister of Climate and Energy shall determine permissible emission levels of CO2 and shall establish an electronic register containing information on award, holding, transfer, cancellation and surrender of allowance and credits under this Act.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 660 on EU CO2 Emission Trading Registry and Danish Kyoto register accounts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Noise pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 661 on fee payment to EU CO2 Emission Trading Registry and Danish Kyoto register accounts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1133 on Energy Agency's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Internal trade, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Research, Subsidy/incentive, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Renewable energy, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act on CO2 quotas (No. 1095 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Emissions trading, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX