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Decree of 1 November 2017 containing rules on the conformity assessment of solid biomass for energy applications by recognised conformity assessment bodies (Decree on conformity assessment of solid biomass for energy applications).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette no. 427 of 2017.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil
Keyword
Bioenergy Certification Energy conservation/energy production Emissions Enforcement/compliance Institution Sustainable use Forest management/forest conservation Land-use planning
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
January 1, 2018.
Abstract

This Decree, based on the provisions of the article 11a.2 of the Environmental Management Act, and the article 5.10(1) of the Environmental Law General Provisions Act, concerns statements and certifications on sustainability requirements for the biomass produced for energy purposes. The Decree provides for: Ministerial recognition of conformity assessment bodies; application for recognition; requirements for recognition; approval certification scheme; mutual recognition with other European States; sustainability requirements, including: greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural residual flows, flows from nature and landscape management, sustainable forest management, carbon and land use change; supervision and enforcement measures.

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Website
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