Directive 2005/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Marine pollution Cultural heritage EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Maritime zone

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The present Directive lays down some amendments to Directive 1999/32/EC, which sets out the maximum permitted sulphur content of heavy fuel, gas oil and marine gas oil used within the European Community. The aim is to widen the scope of the Directive above-mentioned, taking into account that emissions from shipping due to the combustion of marine fuels with high sulphur content contribute to air pollution in the form of sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, harming human health and damaging the environment. Article 1(2) is replaced and shall read as follows: “Reductions in emissions of sulphur-dioxide resulting from the combustion of certain petroleum-derived liquid fuels shall be achieved by imposing limits on the sulphur content of such fuels as a condition for their use within Member States' territory, territorial seas and exclusive exonomic zones or pollution control zones.”

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Implemented by

Legislative Decree No. 205 implementing Directive 2005/33/EC amending Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of fuels for maritime use.

Legislation | Italy | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Pollution (2001)

Legislation | Latvia | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Public health, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste prevention, Registration, Inspection, Noise pollution, Climate change, Emissions trading, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending and supplementing the Decree establishing requirements for the quality of fuels and keeping registration on fuels.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2006

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy, Biofuel, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on physico-chemical properties of liquid fuels.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing requirements for the quality of fuel in terms of air protection.

Legislation | Czechia | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 693 of 2006 containing rules relative to prevention of pollution by ships.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Oil pollution, Protected area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal concernant la réduction de la teneur en soufre de certains combustibles marins utilisés par des bateaux de navigation intérieure.

Legislation | Belgium | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 801 of 2006 on Sulphur Content Restrictions for Certain Types of Liquid Fuel

Legislation | Latvia | 2006

Keyword: Oil, Environmental standards, Hazardous waste, Standards, Protection of environment, Emissions, Oil pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Institution, Governance, Internal trade, Pollution control, Marine pollution

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