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

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea

Keyword

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

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive sets out the legislative framework concerning the environmentally safe storage of carbon dioxide, in order to contribute to the fight against climate change. The Directive applies to the geological storage of carbon dioxide in the territory of the European Union Member States as well as their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves. Provisions are laid down as regards selection of storage sites and exploration permits, storage permits as well as conditions for the operation and closure of sites.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 2008/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning integrated pollution prevention and control.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2001/80/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants

Legislation | European Union | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 1985

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Termination of Licences) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 1483 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 438 of 2011).

Legislation | Malta | 2011

Keyword: EIA, Climate change, Ozone layer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lower Saxony Geo-Data Infrastructure Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2010

Keyword: Land tenure, Data collection/reporting, Survey/mapping, Zoning, Cadastre/land registration, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 486 on approval of listed companies.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Waste management, Oil pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act (2005).

Legislation | Estonia | 2005 (2023)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Nuclear energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Transboundary effects, Authorization/permit, Environmental audit, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Environmental standards, Cultural heritage, Ecological production/organic production, Procedural matters, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Standards, Protection of environment, Harbour, Inland waters, Waterworks, Sewerage, Freshwater resources management

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

Waste Act (2004).

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Authorization/permit, Registration, Waste prevention, Public health, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Processing/handling, Local government, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Amendment of the Energy Act 2008 etc.) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 2453 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 389 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Emissions, Ozone layer, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Groundwater, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 2305 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 859 on geological storage of CO2.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Transport/storage, Coal, Exploration, Mining, Authorization/permit, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Act on Danish subsoil exploitation (No. 541 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Exploration, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Oil, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 346 of 2011).

Legislation | Malta | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Carbon Dioxide Storage Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2012 (2017)

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Enforcement/compliance, Air quality/air pollution, Transport/storage, Fuelwood, Hazardous waste, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (2014:21) on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Sweden | 2014 (2019)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Continental shelf, Marine pollution, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Birds, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation

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 permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on storage of carbon dioxide in natural rock structures.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending and supplementing the Act on waste.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2012

Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal fixant, en matière de stockage géologique du dioxyde de carbone: a) les critères de caractérisation et d’évaluation du complexe de stockage potentiel et des environs;b) les critères pour l’établissement et la mise à jour du plan de surveillance et pour la surveillance postfermeture.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2012

Keyword: Climate change, Transport/storage, Fuelwood, Hazardous waste, Exploration, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi relative au stockage géologique du dioxyde de carbone relative au stockage géologique du dioxyde de carbone.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2012

Keyword: Climate change, Transport/storage, Fuelwood, Hazardous waste, Exploration, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 1824 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: EIA, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Inspections etc.) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 461 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Policy Framework (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. 115 of 2012).

Legislation | Malta | 2012

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. No. 59 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Climate change, Continental shelf, Enforcement/compliance, Air quality/air pollution, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 145 of 2012 (VII. 3.) Korm of the Government on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2012)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Contract/agreement, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Geological and Mining Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on permanent disposal of gases in geological structures.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Exploration, Management/conservation, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on the limitation of emissions into the atmosphere from large combustion plants.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 575 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Continental shelf, Air quality/air pollution, Maritime zone, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 279 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Continental shelf, Air quality/air pollution, Dispute settlement, Maritime zone, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. 388 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the register of mining areas and closed underground storages of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on areas where underground storage of carbon dioxide is allowed.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on hydrogeological and geological-engineering documentation.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Climate change, Exploration, Groundwater, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on specific requirements for the development plan of underground storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. 387 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Waste management, Liability/compensation, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 382 of 2015).

Legislation | Malta | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act No. 364/2004.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Sector Organisation Act (2016)

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2019)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Access-to-information, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Governance, Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Law (2010)

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2015)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Public health, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on plans of basins and flood risk management plans.

Legislation | Czechia | 2023

Keyword: Flood, Hazards, Coastal zone management, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 70 on Climate Change.

Legislation | Iceland | 2012 (2022)

Keyword: Emissions, Framework law, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Special fund, Access-to-information, Emissions trading, Pollution control, Sustainable development, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Risk assessment/management, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Local government, Institution, Governance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2014 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Climate change, Coal, Consumer protection, Hydropower generation, Inspection, Institution, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Renewable energy, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XI-1550 “On geological storage of carbon dioxide”.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2011

Keyword: Climate change, Pollution control, Public health, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. I-1495 “On environmental impact assessment of planned economic activities.”

Legislation | Lithuania | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: EIA, Protected area, Local government, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Land tenure, Mining, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 736 of 2017 on Procedures by Which Emission of Air Pollutants from Combustion Plants Shall Be Prevented, Limited and Controlled

Legislation | Latvia | 2017

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Public health, Public participation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on detailed requirements for underground storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Poland | 2015

Keyword: Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on hydrogeological and geological-engineering documentation.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Climate change, Exploration, Groundwater, Data collection/reporting

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

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.

Legislation | European Union | 2018 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Climate change, Ozone layer, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX