Decree concerning extraction waste (2008:722).

Subject

Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Mining Waste disposal Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Waste management

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 September 2008.

Abstract

This Decree, made under sections 2 and 51 of Chapter 27 and section 28 of Chapter 15 of the Environmental Code, provides rules relative to the handling and disposal of extraction waste, i.e. (hazardous) waste originating from prospecting, extraction and processing of mineral resources and other mining materials. One of the aims of the Decree is to prevent pollution to groundwater and the environment in general. The Decree specifies safety measures and procedures for the granting of permits for waste handling installations.

Full text

Swedish

Website

62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.

Legislation | 1967

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, GMO, Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to chemical products and biotechnical organisms (2008:245).

Legislation | Sweden | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Biological agents, Pesticides, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Registration, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX