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European Communities (Environmental Liability) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 307 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Ozone layer Pollution control Hazardous waste Transport/storage Liability/compensation Waste management
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations amend the European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008 in relation Council Directive 2004/35/EC2 concerning environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. The duty in relation to prevention and remedying of environmental damage as defined in the Directive should be applied to the operation of geological carbon dioxide storage sites.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

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

Amends

European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 547 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX