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Electromagnetic Fields Limitation Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 60, 27 August 2002, pp. 3366-3371.
Long title
Ordinance on verification procedures on limitation of electromagnetic fields.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Radiation Emissions Royalties/fees Policy/planning Environmental standards
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to detection methods in view of electromagnetic fields. In particular, the Ordinance shall improve protection and precautionary measures regarding health risks caused by electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields. The Ordinance has considerable importance for the energy sector. The text consists of 17 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Threshold values (3); Site certificates (4); Granting of site certificates (5); Site sharing (6); Revocation and cancellation (7); Stationary amateur radio systems (8); Notification of stationary amateur radio systems (9); Further protection for persons with medical devices (10); Commissioning and decommissioning (11); Modification of radio systems (12); Inspection (13); Order of regulatory authority (14); Fees and costs (15); Transitional provisions (16); Entry into force (17). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.bgbl.de