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Ambient Air Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force from 1 January 1999.
Abstract

This Law consists of 6 Chapters that contain 31 paragraphs. This Act regulates activities, which involve the emissions of pollutants into the ambient air, damage to the ozone layer, and appearance of factors, which cause climate change. Standards for air inside buildings are not established on the basis of this Act. The provisions of this Act regard reduction of pollution of ambient air and the modalities of issuing ambient air pollution permit. The Act establishes duties of possessor of source

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Repealed by

Ambient Air Protection Act.

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Radiation, Noise pollution, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX