Emission Trading Act (EHG).

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Climate change Emissions Authorization/permit Policy/planning Monitoring Data collection/reporting Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Act enters into force on 1 December 2012.

Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions within and outside Liechtenstein and to transpose, inter alia, the Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community of 13 October 2003. The text consists of 37 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Approval and monitoring of emissions (II); Certified emission reduction (III); Project activities (IV); Organization and implementation (V); Legal remedies (VI); Sanctions (VII); Transitional and final provisions (VIII). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2003 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Climate change, Emissions, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Emissions trading, Capacity building, Financing, Renewable energy, Research, Standards, Protection of environment, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Emission Trading Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2012

Keyword: Emissions, Royalties/fees, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX