Environmental protection requirements for treatment of contaminated sites polluted with oil products.

Subject

Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Oil pollution Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Potable water Freshwater pollution Groundwater

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

Regulation on environmental protection requirements LAND 9-2009 for treatment of contaminated sites polluted with oil products sets forth the following objectives: (a) to protect human health from adverse effects from areas contaminated with oil products; (b) to protect soil, subsoil and groundwater from potential oil pollution; (c) to reduce the negative impact of oil pollution of groundwater and related groundwater ecosystems; and (d) to protect potable groundwater resources from quality deterioration. These requirements set out the procedures for the investigation of sites contaminated by oil, soil, groundwater contamination limit values, the procedure for their adjustment with the consideration of specific characteristics of the geological environment and the main requirements for management of contaminated sites. The provisions of these Requirements apply independently of soil and groundwater depth of deposition and contamination time. These Requirements are binding on all natural and legal persons who have contaminated by oil state-owned leased land, as well as all environmental operators who manage chemically contaminated areas. Maximum permissible oil pollution limits are determined for soil regardless of depth and underground water. Requirements for the manager of oil contaminated site: (a) in situ remediation or isolation of the contaminated site can be performed by legal entities or persons or groups of persons acting on the basis of a joint activity and authorized to conduct subsoil exploration in accordance with the license on hazardous waste management issued by the Ministry of Environment; and (b) ex situ cleaning of the contaminated area or its isolation works may be performed only legal persons and groups of such persons acting on a joint venture holding hazardous waste manager's license issued in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Environment.

Full text

Lithuanian

Website

www.e-tar.lt

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Environmental Protection 1992 (No. I-2223).

Legislation | Lithuania | 1992 (2015)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Registration, Pollution control, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Council Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances.

Legislation | European Union | 1979

Keyword: Pollution control, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX