Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2004 (2019)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 143, 30 April 2004, pp. 56-75.

Subject: Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Protection of habitats Data collection/reporting Pollution control Public health Soil pollution/quality Marine pollution Sustainable use Ecosystem preservation Freshwater pollution Protection of species
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Directive entered into force on 30 April 2004.

Abstract: With a view to preventing and remedying environmental damage, the present Directive establishes a framework of environmental liability based on the "polluter-pays" principle. For the purposes of this Directive, environmental damage includes damage to protected species and natural habitats, water damage and land damage, as defined in Article 2. Article 3 defines the application scope, which encompasses the following: (a) environmental damage caused by any of the occupational activities listed in Annex III, and to any imminent threat of such damage occurring by reason of any of those activities; (b) damage to protected species and natural habitats caused by any occupational activities other than those listed in Annex III, and to any imminent threat of such damage occurring by reason of any of those activities, whenever the operator has been at fault or negligent. Articles 5 and 6 require Member States to adopt internal provisions as regards preventive action and remedial action to be taken by operators. According to articles 7 and 8, the operators shall identify potential remedial measures in accordance with Annex II and bear the costs for the preventive and remedial actions taken pursuant to this Directive.
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act on water-courses (No. 927 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on water-courses (No. 1043 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vienna Environmental Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting and wildlife management Act (No. 930 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons, Hunting/capture, Game, Birds, Wild fauna, Rodents, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Upper Austria Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 935 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Public water, Water quality standards, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 820-r of the Cabinet of Ministers “On approval of the National Waste Management Strategy for Ukraine for the period up to 2030”.

Legislation | Ukraine | 2017

Keyword: Policy/planning, Governance, Sustainable development, Environmental security, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Public health, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 126 of 2008).

Legislation | Malta | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal concernant la prévention et la réparation des dommages environnementaux dus au transport par la route, la voie ferrée, par voie navigable ou par les airs.

Legislation | Belgium | 2007 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Environmental fees/charges, Enforcement/compliance, Transboundary movement of waste, Transboundary effects

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 153 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Law (2006)

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA, Access-to-information, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Damage Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2007 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Polluter pays principle, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability (Prevention and Remediation) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. No. 210 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Environmental Liability) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 307 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Ozone layer, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-law No. 147/2008 regulating environmental damages’ liability.

Legislation | Portugal | 2008

Keyword: Basic legislation, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 166 of 2008 amending the Environment Protection Act in relation with the implementation of Directive 2004/35/EC (environmental liability).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2008

Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Liability/compensation, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lower Austria Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tirol Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the types of measures to remedy environmental damage.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on research, prevention and remedy of environmental damage - Environmental Damage Law - (No. 1191 of 2016).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2016)

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental audit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability Act (2007)

Legislation | Estonia | 2007 (2019)

Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Environmental fees/charges, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Environmental standards, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing criteria of environmental damage assessment.

Legislation | Poland | 2008

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | Poland | 2007 (2020)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 148 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage - Compliance with Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | Greece | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Burgenland Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2221 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Climate change, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental permits of livestock (No. 1486 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Emissions, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Protection of environment, Animal production, Poultry, Swine, Ranching/captive breeding, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 573 on notification in the Marine Environment Protection Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 652 on assessment and remedy criteria in environmental damage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Hazards, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Processing/handling, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment and Gene Technology Act (No. 9 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Inspection, Research, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 24 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Climate change, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ley Nº 26/2007 - Ley de Responsabilidad Medioambiental. Texto consolidado.

Legislation | Spain | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Non-governmental entity, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine pollution, Resource/damage valuation, Risk assessment/management, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Transboundary effects, Freshwater pollution, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. No. 266 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 167/2008 on the prevention of ecological damage.

Legislation | Czechia | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 657 on administration and supervising costs for the environmental damage law.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazards, Environmental audit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability With Regard to the Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage Law, 2007 (Law No. 189(I)/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Soil pollution/quality, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 547 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 252 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1092 on partial entry into force of Act No. 466.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Hazards, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 565 on authorizing the establishment and modification of power generation plants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on protection of external area in Tøndermarsken (No. 691 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1988 (2023)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Water abstraction, Water supply, Surface water, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Act (LBK no. 690 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Forestry protection measures, Birds, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Raw Materials Act (No. 124 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Pollution control, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Management/conservation, Exploration, Minerals, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Legislation Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2011 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Local government, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act (No. 1392 of 2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 1992 (2022)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wetlands, Management/conservation, Trade in species, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1978 (2017)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 91 of 2007 (IV. 26.) of the Government concerning the evaluation of damages caused to nature and providing rules of restoration.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Watercourses (LBK no. 1217 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 1982 (2019)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 220 of 2004 (VII. 21.) Korm. of the Government providing rules on the protection of surface waters quality.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Sewerage, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Styria Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act CLXXXV of 2012 on waste.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transboundary movement of waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Oil, Polluter pays principle, Authorization/permit, Registration, Royalties/fees, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Tax/levy, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Governance, Internal trade, International trade, Non-governmental entity, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Upper Austria Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 280 of 2015).

Legislation | Malta | 2015

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 90 of 2009 (IV.26.) of the Government laying down rules of prevention and remedy of environmental damage.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2014)

Keyword: Early warning system, Groundwater, Pollution control, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Surface water, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Risk assessment/management, Wetlands, National parks, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting and wildlife management Act (LBK no. 639 of 2023.

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons, Hunting/capture, Game, Birds, Wild fauna, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 895 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil rehabilitation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (W.S.I. No. 995 (W.81)).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 810 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vienna Environmental Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 511 of 2008 on Procedures for Assessing the Damage Caused to Natural Monuments and Calculating the Costs of Remedial Measures

Legislation | Latvia | 2008

Keyword: Resource/damage valuation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 281 of 2007 on Preventative and Rehabilitation Measures and the Procedures for Evaluation of Environmental Damage and Calculation of Costs of Preventative, Emergency and Rehabilitation Measures

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Resource/damage valuation, Environmental standards, Hazards, Governance, Procedural matters, Protection of habitats, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal concernant la prévention et la réparation des dommages environnementaux lors de la mise sur le marché d’organismes génétiquement modiﬁés ou de produits en contenant.

Legislation | Belgium | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emergency Ordinance no. 68 of 28 June 2007 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and repair of environmental damage.

Legislation | Romania | 2007 (2009)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Resource/damage valuation, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emergency Ordinance no. 195 of 22 December 2005 on environmental protection.

Legislation | Romania | 2005 (2022)

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Protection of environment, Framework law, Air quality/air pollution, Biodiversity, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Climate change, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Integrated management, Local government, Monitoring, Noise pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public health, Public participation, Right to clean/healthy environment, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Liability/compensation, International relations/cooperation, Human rights, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental protection requirements for treatment of contaminated sites polluted with oil products.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1- 104 of the Director of the Lithuanian Geological Service under the Ministry of Environment validating the Regulation on eco-geological survey.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Groundwater, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. D1-228 of the Minister of Environmental Protection validating the Procedure for selecting environmental rehabilitation measures and obtaining prior approval.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2006 (2018)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Protection of habitats, Authorization/permit, Public health, Soil rehabilitation, Pollution control, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on register of environmental damages.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing criteria of environmental damage assessment.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Offshore Oil and Gas) Regulations 2015.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Natural gas, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. 90 of 2007 (IV. 26.) on prevention and mitigation of environmental damage.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Early warning system, Data collection/reporting, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Public health, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Monitoring, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Waste management, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing criteria of environmental damage assessment.

Legislation | Poland | 2019

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atmospheric Air Protection Act (2016).

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2023)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Ozone layer, Climate change, Emissions, Governance, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act (No. 9 of 2023).

Legislation | Finland | 2023

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Protection of environment, Climate change, Sustainable development, Research, Liability/compensation, Precautionary principle, Governance, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Birds, Subsidy/incentive, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Protected area, National parks, Protection of species, Trade in species, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Exploration, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Source: FAO, FAOLEX