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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