Decree containing further rules in relation with circulation of information regarding disasters. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 1994 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety Data collection/reporting Access-to-information Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Decree defines obligations of operators carried out large-scale projects involving genetically modified organisms to notify local authorities on risks of such projects for purposes of accident prevention. The Decree also concerns notification of (imminent) disasters to authorities and information that must be given to the public by authorities in case of (imminent) disaster. Full text Dutch Website www.st-ab.nl References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Legislation | European Union | 1990 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act containing provisions concerning general matters of environmental hygiene (Environment Management Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 1979 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Emissions, Emissions trading, Policy/planning, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX