Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Subject

Livestock, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Basic legislation Protection of environment Pollution control Protection of habitats Environmental standards Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Standards Hygiene/sanitary procedures Waste management Waste disposal Waste prevention Hazardous substances Business/industry/corporations Surface water Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Sustainable use Groundwater Water supply

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The purpose of the Act is to help protect the environment and to preserve animal and plant life. This Act is specifically intended: to prevent and combat pollution of air, water, soil and underground as well as vibration and noise disadvantages; to provide hygienically justified rules of importance for the environment and for people; to limit the use and waste of raw materials and other resources; to promote the use of cleaner technology; and, to promote recycling and limit problems related to waste management. Various sections of the Act are dedicated to water management and conservation.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste and repealing certain Directives.

Legislation | European Union | 2008 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Solid waste, Sustainable development, Precautionary principle, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Public participation, Food waste, Basic legislation, Recycling/reuse, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous waste, Registration, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Organic waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the management of waste from extractive industries and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Pollution control, Access-to-information, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Solid waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directive 96/82/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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 | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste.

Legislation | European Union | 1999 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Ozone layer, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

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

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.

Legislation | European Union | 1994

Keyword: Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Access-to-information, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Business/industry/corporations, Integrated management, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Pesticides, Drugs, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Waste management, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Freshwater pollution, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Plant protection, Sustainable use, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Capacity building, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2003/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Waste management, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 51 on environmental noise planning mapping.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Noise pollution, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected area, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 718 on training staff employed at landfills.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Education, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 224 on Waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste disposal, Waste management, Environmental planning, Recycling/reuse, Pollution control, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 650 on delegation of functions to the Inspectorate of Labour under the Environmental Protection Act to the application of pesticides in adherence to EU regulations.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pesticides, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 700 on requirements for trucks and buses in urban green zones.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Emissions, Zoning, Noise pollution, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Urban land, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 701 on Environmental Zones.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Protected area, Zoning, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 366 on the quality of gasoline, diesel and gas oil for motor vehicle use.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Inspection, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Oil, Natural gas, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1411 on Danish Nature Agency delegation of tasks and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Environmental audit, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Protection of environment, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 799 on shipment of waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1618 on shipment of waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 421 on shipment of waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 486 on approval of listed companies.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Waste management, Oil pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1049 on certain requirements for packaging.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Internal trade, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Processing/handling, Recycling/reuse, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 818 on the use of bio ash for agricultural purposes (Bioash Law).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Farming, Monitoring, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 658 on statement regarding environmental damage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Hazards, Environmental audit, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Mining, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 48 on Waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Environmental standards, Pollution control, Waste management, Standards, Protection of environment, Data collection/reporting, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Transboundary movement of waste, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1022 on environmental quality standards for water and requirements for discharges of pollutants into rivers, lakes or the sea.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Environmental standards, Waste disposal, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1326 on assessment and management of air quality.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Monitoring, Zoning, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 814 on commercial animal husbandry, manure and silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Standards, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 99 on reports of environmental supervision and approvals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Animal production, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1448 on waste water permits in adherence to Environmental Protection Act, Chapter 3 and 4.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Hazardous waste, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1453 on training personnel for the drilling and water boreholes.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Education, Authorization/permit, Well sinking/boreholes, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1309 on Waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Waste disposal, Consumer protection, Environmental planning, Hazardous substances, Internal trade, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1312 on management of waste from vehicles.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Consumer protection, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, Oil, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Data collection/reporting, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1305 on Waste Register and approval of collectors.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Tax/levy, Registration, Recycling/reuse, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1306 on Waste Data System.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Tax/levy, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1325 on emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1323 on Environmental Zones.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Protected area, Zoning, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 367 on limiting air pollution from non-road mobile machinery.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Emissions, Pollution control, Internal trade, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 96 on voluntary participation in the eco-management and audit scheme "EMAS".

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Registration, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1000 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 699 on environmental requirements on establishing and operating garages.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 719 on landfills.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 57 on filter, control and marking of trucks and buses in municipally defined environmental zones.

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Energy conservation/energy production, Zoning, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1479 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Soil pollution/quality, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Urban land, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1150 on the management of mining waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Environmental planning, Waste management, Policy/planning, Deep sea bed, Minerals, Pollution control, Exploration, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 639 on environmental regulation of certain activities.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Noise pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Sheep/goats, Cattle, Poultry, Animal health, Swine, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 915 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Farming, Agricultural development, Fertilizers/nutrients, Animal production, Animal health, Standards, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Environment Protection Act and Planning Act (No. 742 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1049 on landfills.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Transport/storage, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1254 on delegation the Minister of Environment's powers in the Environmental Protection Act and other laws related to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Institution, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 104 on deposit and collection of packaging for certain beverages.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Beverages, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1452 on installations and activities using organic solvents.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 339 on limiting air pollution from non-road mobile machinery.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Emissions, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1432 regulating air pollution generated by fixed installations for energy production.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Emissions, Pollution control, Internal trade, Biofuel, Monitoring, Air quality/air pollution, Energy conservation/energy production, Coal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 408 on the management of international environment protection areas and on the protection of certain species.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Mining, Urban land, Wetlands, Policy/planning, Inland waters, Birds, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 764 on commercial livestock, manure and silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Agricultural development, Biosecurity, Animal production, Ecological production/organic production, Internal trade, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 696 on the prevention and control of rats.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hunting/capture, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Rodents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 497 on Environmental Surveillance.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Monitoring, Emissions, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 764 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production, Animal health, Standards, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 210 on certain companies' notification of environmental information.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Pollution control, Internal trade, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1260 on construction and abandonment of boreholes and wells in rural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Mining, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1536 on inspection of spraying equipment.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Pesticides, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 231 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Certification, Standards, Protection of environment, Surface water, Protected area, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1312 on geothermal heating systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Soil pollution/quality, Pollution control, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1430 on inspection of spraying equipment.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Pesticides, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 853 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Fertilizers/nutrients, Animal production, Standards, Transport/storage, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 594 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Fertilizers/nutrients, Biofuel, Animal production, Standards, Transport/storage, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1172 on Register Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR).

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Water quality standards, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1598 on filling and washing sprayers for application of plant protection products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Pesticides, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1460 on statement regarding environmental damage.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Environmental audit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1452 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1491 on facilities and activities requiring organic solvents.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1417 on user fees for approval and supervision by the Danish Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1456 on emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1451 on the use of mariculture feed types.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Aquatic animals, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1414 on use of residues and soil for building and construction and uncontaminated construction waste.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Soil rehabilitation, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1459 on ban of field burning of straw.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crops/grasses, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Plant protection, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1453 on batteries, accumulators and waste batteries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1455 on certain requirements for packaging.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Internal trade, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Processing/handling, Recycling/reuse, Standards, Protection of environment, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1461 on regulation air pollution from combustion plants for solid fuel below 1 MW.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Certification, Institution, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 138 on emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Pollution control, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 766 on certain requirements for packaging.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Internal trade, Environmental standards, Processing/handling, Recycling/reuse, Classification/declassification, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment, Packaging/labelling, Waste management, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1421 on the reduction of emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, fine particles, and ammonia.

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Ozone layer, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Public participation, Access-to-information, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1941 on a register for pollutant release and transfer (PRTR).

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Water quality standards, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. 1151 of 2003 to amend the Water Supply Act, the Environment Protection Act, the Soil Pollution Act and the Town and Country Planning Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2003

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Nature Protection Act, Planning Act, Act on watercourses and various other laws (No. 553 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending various laws under the Environment Ministry (No. 172 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Access-to-information, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Heat Supply Act, Water Supply Act, Environmental Protection Act and the Contaminated Soil Act (No. 1555 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Registration, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Tax/levy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending various laws (No. 431 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Governance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Marine Environment Protection Act and various other laws (No. 1571 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Environmental Protection Act and other laws (No. 513 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Waste management, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 173 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine pollution, Deep sea bed, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Nature Protection Act, Environmental Protection Act and other laws (No. 571 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Law (No. 653 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Transport/storage, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Enforcement/compliance, Zoning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act (No. 251 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act (No. 1387 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Recycling/reuse, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 1373 of 2004 to amend various Acts in the field of environment protection.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 545 of 2005 to amend various Acts in the field of public health and certain other sectors.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Institution, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending various legislative provisions concerning the recovery of national requirements (No. 284 of 1994).

Legislation | Denmark | 1994

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, Act on environmental permits of livestock, the Contaminated Soil Act and various other Acts (No. 446 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Emissions, Protection of habitats, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Act on payment rules for wastewater utilities and the Act on the assessment and management of flood risk from rivers and lakes (No. 1149 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Flood, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Proposition Document 2013/1 LSF 62 for amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental approval for livestock (No. 1572 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Animal health, Animal production, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Marine Protection Act and the Environmental Protection Act (No. 423 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Mariculture, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Environment Protection Act (No. 87 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Waste disposal, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guidelines 2013/1 LF 125 to Act amending Mining Code Act and Environment Protection Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Mining Code Act and Environment Protection Act (No. 380 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts (No. 86 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on payment rules for wastewater utilities, the Environmental Protection Act and the Act on the organization and economic conditions of Danish water sector (No. 56 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Environment Protection Act and Planning Act (No. 537 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Waste management, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1715 on the Environmental and Food Appeals Board.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX