Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 282 of 2007). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Pollution control Basic legislation Soil rehabilitation Soil conservation/soil improvement Urban land Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 July 2009. Abstract The Act's purpose is to help prevent, eliminate or reduce contamination by avoiding harmful effects from contamination of groundwater, human health and the environment in general. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Ozone layer, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 1479 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil. Legislation | Denmark | 2007 | Repealed Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Soil pollution/quality, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Urban land, Inspection, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 658 on statement regarding environmental damage. Legislation | Denmark | 2008 | Repealed Keyword: Disasters, Environmental audit, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Mining, Inland waters, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Mammals, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX