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Environment Frame Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Radiation Waste disposal Waste management EIA Right to clean/healthy environment Sustainable development Human rights Freshwater resources management Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to general issues concerning the environment. In particular, the Act deals with protection against emissions, nuclear safety and protection against radiation, management of water resources, waste disposal and waste management, chemicals, protection of nature and landscape and environmental impact assessment. The text consists of 9 articles and 1 Annex.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

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Ordinance on the establishment of nature reserves and protected landscape area of central importance designated Nature Park “Drömling”.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2001)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on the establishment of an Institute for release of remediation responsibility concerning contaminated sites.

Legislation | Germany | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX