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

Subject

Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Protection of environment Nuclear energy Air quality/air pollution Biodiversity Biosafety Biosphere reserves Biotechnology Climate change Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Ecosystem preservation Environmental security 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 GMO Liability/compensation International relations/cooperation Human rights Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Waste management Hazardous substances Hazardous waste

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This text entered into force on the day of its publication.

Abstract

This Romanian Emergency Ordinance represents a normative act, on the basis of which subsequent legislation in the field of environmental protection can be adopted. Environmental protection is here defined as an obligation and responsibility of the central and local public administration authorities, as well as of all natural and legal persons (article 6). The object of this Emergency Ordinance is a set of legal regulations on environmental protection, an objective of major public interest, based on the principles and strategic elements that lead to sustainable development. The environment represents a set of conditions and natural elements of the Earth: air, water, soil, subsoil, characteristic aspects of the landscape, all atmospheric layers, all organic and inorganic matter, as well as living beings, interacting natural systems, including the elements listed previously, including some material and spiritual values, quality of life and conditions that may influence human well-being and health.

Full text

Romanian

Website

legislatie.just.ro

References - Legislation

Implements

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 | 2004

Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Loi nº 137 sur la protection de l'environnement.

Legislation | Romania | 1995

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Education, Offences/penalties, EIA, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Biodiversity, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Law no. 265 of 29 June 2006 on the approval of the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 195/2005 on environmental protection.

Legislation | Romania | 2006

Keyword: Integrated management, Sustainable development, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Public health, Public participation, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, GMO, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Nuclear energy, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Climate change, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Fertilizers/nutrients, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision no. 1,403 of 19 November 2007 on the restoration of areas where soil, subsoil and terrestrial ecosystems have been affected.

Legislation | Romania | 2007

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX