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Decree No. 145 of 2012 (VII. 3.) Korm of the Government on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Authorization/permit Exploration Offences/penalties Contract/agreement Transport/storage
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 February 2013.
Abstract

This Decree, in Chapter II, provides for the assessment of carbon dioxide storage capacity, the authorization of geological exploration, application for storage permit, financial security to be presented by the operator, the composition of carbon dioxide stream and injection, access to transport networks, cooperation agreement. Chapter III address the inspections that the operator shall carry out and those to be carries out by the competent mining authority, reporting by the operator to the mining authority, the registration of storage sites and storage permits by the mining authority and reporting to the EU Commission, implementation of corrective measures by the operator or the mining authority based on a corrective measure plan, modification of storage permit, selection of the licensee of a new storage permit. Chapter IV concerns the closure of a storage site and the transfer of responsibility. Chapter V provides for sanctions.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Mining Act (Act No. XLVIII of 1993).

Legislation | Hungary | 1993 (2013)

Keyword: Mining, Concession, Exploration, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Soil rehabilitation, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XV of 2005 on greenhouse gas emission allowance trading.

Legislation | Hungary | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Ozone layer, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Registration, Climate change, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, 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, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Exploration, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Governmental Decree No. 213 of 2006 implementing Act No XV of 2005 on greenhouse gas emission allowance trading.

Legislation | Hungary | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Ozone layer, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Registration, Climate change, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Governmental Decree No. 314/2005 (XII.25.) regarding the procedures of environmental impact assessment and the single procedure of authorization of utilization of the environment.

Legislation | Hungary | 2005 (2020)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Precautionary principle, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 219 of 2004 (VII. 21.) Korm. of the Government on the protection of underground waters.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Resource/damage valuation, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX