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Environmental Protection Act (2008:124).

Country/Territory
Åland Islands (Finland)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Pollution control Basic legislation Protection of environment Sustainable development Risk assessment/management Authorization/permit Polluter pays principle Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Governance Waste management Sustainable use Groundwater Freshwater pollution
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 December 2008.
Abstract

The objective of the present Act is to promote a sustainable development by preventing negative environmental impacts and by eliminating and limiting the damage from such impacts. The Act consists of 59 Sections divided into the following Chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. General requirements; 3. General provisions on permits and environmental reviews; 4. Environmental reviews; 5. Permits; 6. Instructions and conditions in connection with environmental assessment; 6a. Examination of environmental permits in relation to Industrial Emission Directive facilities; 7. General provisions concerning supervision; 8. Supervisory measures; 8a. Substances that break down the ozone layer and fluorinating greenhouse gases; 9. Penalties; 10. Compensation; 11. Regulating powers; 12. Other provisions; 13. Entry into force.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.regeringen.ax