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Environment Protection Act (No. 9 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Pollution control Protection of habitats Environmental planning Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Soil pollution/quality Recycling/reuse EIA Waste disposal Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Internal trade Tax/levy Royalties/fees Solid waste Transport/storage Waste management Policy/planning Water supply Potable water Sustainable development Sustainable use Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

The Act applies to land territory and land-based marine pollution. The purpose of this Act is to protect the environment by setting rules to prevent and plan activities in the prevention of air, water, ice, rock and soil, and noise pollution - as well as promoting the recycling of waste disposal. Wherever possible, best possible anti-pollution measures should be applied, i.e. use of less polluting raw materials, processes and systems etc.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environmental Protection Act (No. 12 of 1988).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1988 (1988)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 13 on import, sale, possession and use of lead bullets.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 10 on the use of motorized vehicles.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, National parks, Protection forest, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 9 on water protection zone near Sisimiut.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Potable water, Protected area, Oil pollution, Surface water, Transport/storage, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 10 on disposal of latrine and sewage.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 5 on the assessment of impact in construction on the environment and payment for environmental surveillance.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Air quality/air pollution, Business/industry/corporations, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending the Environment Protection Act No. 9 (No. 1 of 2012).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX