Decree-Law No. 192/2000 on prevention and control of the pollution caused by certain activities. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série-A, No. 192, 21 August 2000, pp. 4116 – 4131. Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Access-to-information Noise pollution Basic legislation Hazardous substances Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force the first working day of the month following that of publication. Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of 44 articles and three annexes divided in six Chapters. It regulates prevention and control measures against the pollution caused by certain activities, with the aim of reducing their impact over air, water, noise and soil. The list of activities is provided in the annexes, as well as the maximum emission values allowed. It requires environmental impact assessment and regular inspections over hazardous substances and illicit marine pollution. Particular attention is paid to environmental licensing. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Noise pollution, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX