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Environment Protection Law Basel-Stadt (USG BS)(780.100).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Stadt
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Pollution control Hazards Soil pollution/quality Polluter pays principle Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to: a) ensure the implementation of federal legislation on the same subject; b) issue supplementary cantonal provisions on the protection of the environment. The Law applies to all matters contained in the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983 and its related Ordinances. The text consists of 54 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Protection against natural disasters (B); Protections against emission (C); Waste disposal and waste management (D); Pollution of the soil (E); Organization, implementation and proceedings (F); Amendment of existing legislation (G); Final provisions (H).

Full text
German
Website
www.bs.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on waste collection in Basel-Stadt (Waste Collection Ordinance)(786.150).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1993 (2021)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Authorization/permit, Waste domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Ordinance (786.100).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2009)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Soil Protection Ordinance (BoSV)(787.100).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on hygiene of ambient air (Ambient Air Hygiene Ordinance)(781.200).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (1993)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Registration, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on fees of the Air Hygiene Office of both Cantons of Basel.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2007)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Royalties/fees, Environmental fees/charges, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on waste charges.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1993 (2013)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on promotion of biodiversity and quality of landscape in the sphere of agriculture

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Policy/planning, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on fees of the Cantonal Laboratory in the sphere of environment protection legislation.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Pollution control, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX