Cantonal Environment Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Noise pollution Hazardous substances Hazards EIA Drainage/land reclamation Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 June 2007. Abstract The present Law enforces the Federal Environment Act of 7 October 1983. The Environment Office is the competent authority in the Canton. Furthermore, the Cantonal Council shall inform the public of issues related to the environment, whereas local townships shall do the same in regard of their jurisdiction. The text deals, inter alia, with air pollution, water pollution, protection against noise, hazardous substances, waste prevention and waste disposal. The text consists of 93 articles divided into 10 chapters as follows: General provisions (1); Division of tasks and competences (2); Waters (3); Municipal drainage and sewage facilities (4); Waste and landfills (5); Municipal waste (6); Execution of federal legislation in the sphere of the environment (7); Financial provisions (8); Proceedings and enforcement (9); Final provisions (10). Full text German Website www.ur.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE). Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022) Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Cantonal Environment Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2009) Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Waste disposal, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on temporary emergency measures in case of air pollution hazardous to health (Smog Regulation). Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on tasks and responsibilities relating to chemicals legislation. Legislation | Switzerland | 2015 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on obligatory particle filter for stationary diesel-powered machinery, engins and motors. Legislation | Switzerland | 2014 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Public health, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on roles and responsibilities in chemicals legislation. Legislation | Switzerland | 2015 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX