Energinet.dk Act (No. 224 of 2009). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Sea Keyword Basic legislation Institution Enforcement/compliance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Energy conservation/energy production Policy/planning Natural gas Transport/storage Ecosystem preservation Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Environmental planning Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Minister of Climate and Energy shall set date of entry into force of this Act. Abstract The Minister of Climate and Energy sets rules to implement international conventions on matters regarding the conservation of the environment in the territorial sea of the exclusive economic zone. For this purpose, it establishes and delegates to the independent institution Energinet.dk, power and responsibility in order to ensure efficient operation and expansion of electricity and gas supply infrastructures. Energinet.dk lays out a comprehensive planning for gas distribution systems and storage by administering cooperation agreements with pipeline enterprises. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Directive 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Climate change, Ozone layer, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act on the promotion of renewable energy (No. 1392 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX