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