Decree No. 33 of 2000 of the Government regarding certain duties related to activities affecting the quality of underground waters.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances, Water

Keyword

Waste disposal Data collection/reporting Hazardous substances Effluent waste water/discharge Soil pollution/quality Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Classification/declassification Access-to-information Registration Groundwater Water quality standards

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is the prevention of harm to and pollution of underground waters and geological agents, the reduction and elimination of pollution and damage exceeding limit values. This Decree applies to underground waters and geological agent, to hazardous substances, and to activities emitting hazardous substances into underground waters and geological agents. Article 3 contains the definition of "hazardous substance" and of other terms used in this Decree. In case of pollution exc

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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

Amends

Order No. 3 of 1984 of the National Water Management Office on waste water penalty.

Legislation | Hungary | 1984 (1997) | Repealed

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 32 of 1964 of the Government on the implementation of Act No. IV of 1964 on water.

Legislation | Hungary | 1964 (2001) | Repealed

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Water supply, Water abstraction, Groundwater, Surface water, Public water, Waterworks, Servitude, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX