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Decree No. 27 of 2005 (XII. 6.) KvVM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management laying down detailed rules concerning the control of used and waste water emissions.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Pollution control Surface water Freshwater resources management Sewerage Waterworks
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The consolidated text of the Decree entered into force on 1 June 2013.
Abstract

This Decree applies to: natural and legal persons, as well as to entities without legal personality which are entitled to rights on surface waters, or are subject to obligations, or whom establishment or product or activity pollute or may cause the pollution of waters; surface waters and their burdening, endangering and pollution. General rules of control of waste water discharge, proceedings of sampling and measurement, self-control of waste waters by the emitter, inspection by the authorities, reporting of data, and special rules regarding the determination and imposition of the water pollution penalty are also contained in this Decree.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repeals

Decree No. 7 of 2002 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection regarding the measurement, control, reporting of used and waste water discharge, as well as regarding special rules on water pollution charge.

Legislation | Hungary | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Surface water, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX