Decree No. 219 of 2004 (VII. 21.) Korm. of the Government on the protection of underground waters. Country/Territory Hungary Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water 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 Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Abstract The purpose of this Decree is the determination of tasks, rights and obligations related to groundwater, through the assurance and conservation of good conditions, the reduction and prevention of pollution, the sustainable management and the remediation of geological media. This Decree shall apply to groundwater, geological media and pollutants, and to the activities affecting their status. The Decree is composed of 11 chapters. Articles 4, 4A and 4B sets out environmental objectives to be achieved, assessment of chemical status and identification of deteriorating trends and the establishment of trend-reversal points. The fundamental objective is to meet the requirements of good quantitative and qualitative conditions. Articles 5-7 provide rules on how the objectives set out should be achieved. Chapter III (Articles 12-15) contains rules concerning the authorization of water abstraction and pollutants disposal or immission. Chapter IV regulates the notification and reporting of activities which are subject to approval. Chapter V lays down rules on inspection. Chapter VI concerns the National Environmental Remediation Programme. Chapter VII provides rules on remediation. Chapter VIII contains the definition of environmental damage and proceedings related to it. Chapter IX provides for the operation of the Environmental Registration System of Groundwater and Geological Media. Chapter X sets out sanctions (penalty for offenders). Full text Hungarian Website net.jogtar.hu References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EC) No. 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC. Legislation | European Union | 2006 Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution 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 Act No. LVII of 1995 on water management. Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Concession, Water rights, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Surface water, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Water supply, Sewerage, Flood, Potable water, Access-to-information, Servitude, Thermal and medicinal waters, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Water abstraction, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Decree No. 253 of 1997 (XII. 20.) of the Government on national urban development and building requirements. Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (2013) Keyword: Agricultural land, Classification/declassification, Land-use planning, Urban land, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste management, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 145 of 2012 (VII. 3.) Korm of the Government on the geological storage of carbon dioxide. Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2012) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Contract/agreement, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX