Decree No. 120 of 2013 (XII. 16.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development regarding emissions from titanium-dioxide production facilities.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Air quality/air pollution Hazardous waste Hazardous substances Monitoring Environmental standards Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Pollution control Solid waste Surface water

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

On 24 December 2013.

Abstract

This Decree shall apply to the treatment of waste produced by titanium-dioxide production facilities and to the protection of the environment from harmful impacts deriving from such production. The emission of pollutants can’t exceed the limit values shown in Annex 1. According to Article 3 the introduction in water bodies of solid waste and certain listed chemical substances originating from the production of titanium-dioxide is prohibited.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2015)

Keyword: Environmental planning, EIA, Institution, Access-to-information, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Radiation, Noise pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act CLXXXV of 2012 on waste.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transboundary movement of waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Oil, Polluter pays principle, Authorization/permit, Registration, Royalties/fees, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Tax/levy, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Governance, Internal trade, International trade, Non-governmental entity, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX