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Bavarian Excavation Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Bayern
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Exploration EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements the Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. In particular, the Law is applicable to excavation sites not subject to mining laws. Article 2 establishes that excavations shall be carried out in such a way not to endanger public order and safety, and in particular the life and health of human beings and the environment in general. The text consists of 10 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); General requirements (2); Competent excavation authorities (3); Tasks and competences (4); Responsibility (5); Required authorization (6); Approval proceedings (7); Environmental impact assessment (8); Issue of approval (9); Penalties (10).

Full text
German
Website
www.bayern.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 1985

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX