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Council Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 85, 29 March 1999, pp. 1-22
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Hazardous substances Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive lays down procedures and measures intended to prevent and reduce as far as possible the direct and indirect effects of emissions of volatile organic compounds into the environment, particularly into the air, and the potential risks to human health, from the activities specified in Annex I, such as manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, printing and wood impregnation. The installations where those activities are carried out shall be registered or undergo authorization before being put into circulation. Member States shall draft and implement national plans for reducing emissions from these activities and installations (art. 6).

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Website
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act on the air.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Basic legislation, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing emission limits and conditions for keeping non-stationary sources of of volatile organic compounds which pollute the atmosphere.

Legislation | Czechia | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on emission standards for installations.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the limitation of emissions of halogenated volatile organic compounds from installations using organic solvents.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Atmospheric Pollution Law, 2002 (Law No. 187(Ι)/2002).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Limitation of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Activities and Installations) Regulations, 2003 (P.I. 73/2003).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2003

Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Other Paints Products Law, 2006 (Law No. 35(Ι)/2006).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Other Paints Products (Amendment) Law, 2007 (Law No. 54(Ι)/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2010/681/EU concerning a questionnaire for Member States reports on the implementation of Council Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations during the period 2011-2013.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 543 of 2002).

Legislation | Ireland | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 44 implementing Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations, pursuant to article 3, paragraph 2 of Presidential Decree No. 203 of 24 May 1988.

Legislation | Italy | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solvent Emissions (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 107 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solvent Emissions (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 26 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solvent Emissions Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 36 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 4 of 2011 (I.14.) of the Ministry of Rural Development on the air pollution thresholds and emissions ceilings for located point sources of air pollutant.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011 (2013)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Classification/declassification, Pollution control, Zoning, Environmental standards, Emissions, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds contained in certain paints and varnishes intended for painting buildings and their elements and in mixtures for vehicle refurbishment.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Directive 2004/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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