Council Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Marine pollution Hazardous substances

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The present Directive aims at reducing the emissions of sulphur dioxide resulting from the combustion of certain types of liquid fuels and thereby reducing the harmful effects of such emissions on man and the environment. Article 8 hereto lays down particular amendments to Directive 93/12/EEC relating to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels.

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Website

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References - Legislation

Amends

Council Directive 93/12/EEC relating to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 79 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Oil, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 272 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Oil, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Pollution (2001)

Legislation | Latvia | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Public health, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste prevention, Registration, Inspection, Noise pollution, Climate change, Emissions trading, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing requirements for fuels for purposes of air protection.

Legislation | Czechia | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on quality requirements for fuels used by vessels in inland and marine waters, with a view to protecting air quality.

Legislation | Czechia | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing requirements for the quality of fuels and keeping registration on fuels.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on physico-chemical properties of liquid fuels.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing requirements for the quality of fuel in terms of air protection.

Legislation | Czechia | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil, Gas Oil, and Marine Fuels Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 119 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 895 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down requirements for fuel quality and maintaining operational records on fuel.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down requirements on the quality of fuels used for inland and marine vessels from the point of view of air protection.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the use of fuels containing sulphur in marine harbours.

Legislation | Germany | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the permissible level of pollution and and implementation of certain other provisions of the Air Protection Act.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/253 laying down the rules concerning the sampling and reporting under Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down requirements for fuel quality and maintaining operational records on fuel.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 258 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Oil, Hazardous substances, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 801 of 2006 on Sulphur Content Restrictions for Certain Types of Liquid Fuel

Legislation | Latvia | 2006

Keyword: Oil, Environmental standards, Hazardous waste, Standards, Protection of environment, Emissions, Oil pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Institution, Governance, Internal trade, Pollution control, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Directive 2005/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution, Cultural heritage, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX