Environmental Liability (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 252 of 2009).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision: Northern Ireland
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2009
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Soil pollution/quality Enforcement/compliance Freshwater pollution Pollution control Protection of habitats
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: These Regulations implement Directive 2004/35/EC in relation with environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage to protected species, natural habitats, areas of special scientific interest, water and land. They provide that, for certain economic activities, where there is an imminent risk of environmental damage, the operator must take steps to prevent it, and if it has occurred must prevent further damage. Where damage has occurred, the Department of the Environment must assess the damage and identify remedial measures. It must then serve a remediation notice on the operator specifying what remediation is required.
Full text: English
Website: www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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