Environment Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory: Switzerland
Territorial subdivision: Basel-Landschaft
Document type: Regulation
Date: 1991 (2014)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Ordinance on environment protection.

Subject: Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Pollution control Hazards Soil pollution/quality Emissions Enforcement/compliance Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area: Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes: The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1992.

Abstract: The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the implementation of the federal and cantonal environment protection legislation. In particular, the Ordinance applies to all matters governed by the Environment Protection Law of Basel-Landschaft. The text consists of 55 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (A); Protection against disasters (B); Protection against emissions (C); Waste (D); Soil pollution (E); Implementation and proceedings (F); Amendment and repeal of existing legislation (G); Final provisions (H). Two Annexes are enclosed.
Full text: German
Website: www.bl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Law – Basel-Landschaft.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Soil pollution/quality, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX