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Decree on quality requirements for fuels used by vessels in inland and marine waters, with a view to protecting air quality.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 455 of 2006.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on the day of its publication in the Collection of Laws.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment sets out quality requirements for fuels used on vessels flying the flag of Poland and navigating in inland and marine waters. It also establishes: sampling methods in order to examine quality of fuels; duty to report on the amount of sulphur present in these fuels; conditions for certifying quality of fuels. The requirements are set out with a view to protecting air against pollution caused by these fuels.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Air Protection Act No. 86/2002.

Legislation | Czechia | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Ozone layer, Emissions, Access-to-information, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX