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Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 895 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Waste prevention Policy/planning Emissions Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Soil rehabilitation Soil conservation/soil improvement Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent, reduce and eliminate land pollution and avoid adverse effects from soil contamination through technical inspection projects. Chapter 4b relates to the clearing of soil and groundwater significant pollution caused by certain activities which will assess their environmental state and submit to the Environment and Food Ministry. A report on necessary steps and measures to be taken for the elimination of such pollution shall be issued by the environmental authorities. The Ministry may lay down regulations on injunctions and requirements for documentation of compliance with this document.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste.

Legislation | European Union | 1999 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Ozone layer, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Business/industry/corporations, Integrated management, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Pesticides, Drugs, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 658 on statement regarding environmental damage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Hazards, Environmental audit, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Mining, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1479 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Soil pollution/quality, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Urban land, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1254 on delegation the Minister of Environment's powers in the Environmental Protection Act and other laws related to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Institution, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 497 on Environmental Surveillance.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Monitoring, Emissions, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1552 on on the determination of priorities for public action on contaminated soil.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Classification/declassification, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 231 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Certification, Standards, Protection of environment, Surface water, Protected area, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1460 on statement regarding environmental damage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Environmental audit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1452 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1414 on use of residues and soil for building and construction and uncontaminated construction waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Soil rehabilitation, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1311 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Environmental standards, Certification, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management, Surface water, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1536 on Environmental Supervision.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Risk assessment/management, Pollution control, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Heat Supply Act, Water Supply Act, Environmental Protection Act and the Contaminated Soil Act (No. 1555 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Registration, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, Act on environmental permits of livestock, the Contaminated Soil Act and various other Acts (No. 446 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Emissions, Protection of habitats, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Proposition Document 2013/1 LSF 62 for amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts (No. 86 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX