Environmental Charges Act (2005). Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source RT I 2005, 67, 512 Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Fisheries, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Environmental fees/charges Polluter pays principle Emissions Authorization/permit Procedural matters Liability/compensation Fishing charge Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Minerals Mining Exploration Waste disposal Waste management Water abstraction Water charges Surface water Groundwater Freshwater pollution Pollution control Hunting authorization/permit fee Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Act provides the grounds for determining the natural resource charges, the rates of the pollution charge, the procedure for calculation and payment thereof, and the grounds and specific purposes for using state budget revenue obtained from environmental use. Environmental charges are established and imposed based on the need for environmental protection, the economic and social situation of the state and, in the events specified in this Act, also based on the value created by natural resources subject to the charge. A mineral resource extraction charge that exceeds the minimum rates provided for in this Act is established based on the state’s goal of earning revenue. In the case of an energy mineral resource, the added value generated by the energy mineral resource is relied upon in addition to the goal of earning revenue. For the purposes of this Act, ‘environmental charge’ means the price of the right of use of the environment. For the purposes of this Act, ‘environmental use’ means extraction of a mineral resource; water abstraction; fishing; hunting; emission of pollutants into ambient air, water bodies, groundwater or soil; and waste disposal by way of depositing in landfills or other activities that result in the emission of waste into the environment. Full text English/Estonian Website www.riigiteataja.ee References - Legislation Repeals Pollution Charge Act. Legislation | Estonia | 1999 (2003) Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation No. 40 of 2015 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on form of special fishing permit, additional conditions for special fishing, review of application, issue and revocation of permit, application for special fishing right and application for use of electric fishing gear, issue of certificate and revocation of certificate. Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023) Keyword: Certification, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Registration, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 38 of 2015 of Minister of the Environment on Procedures for Application for and Issue of Fishing Licenses, Deadlines, Requirements for Power of Attorney for Notification of Removal of Fishing Gear and Procedure for Notification of Authorization, Procedure for Submission of Recreational Fishing Data and Procedure for Payment of Recreational Fishing Rights Fees. Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023) Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Governance, Non-commercial fishing, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Governmental Regulation no. 105 of 2022 concerning possibilities of commercial fishing, allowed annual catches and fee rates for fishing rights in 2023. Legislation | Estonia | 2022 (2022) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Seasons, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation of the Minister of the Environment no. 54 of 2022 concerning temporary fishing restrictions, fishing rights fee and fishing equipment limit in recreational fishing in 2023. Legislation | Estonia | 2022 (2023) Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX