European Parliament and Council Directive 94/63/EC on the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution from terminals to service stations.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Oil pollution Emissions Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive, which aims at the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution, shall apply to the operations, installations, vehicles and vessels used for storage, loading and transport of petrol from one terminal to another or from a terminal to a service station. Storage installations shall be designed and operated in accordance with the technical provisions of Annex I, which are designed to reduce the total annual loss of petrol. Moreover, loading and unloading equipment shall be designed and operated in accordance with the technical provisions of Annex II. Mobile containers shall be designed and operated in accordance with the requirements prescribed by article 5.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 3538 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Land-use planning, Mining, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing emission limits and conditions for keeping non-stationary sources of of volatile organic compounds which pollute the atmosphere.

Legislation | Czechia | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 118 of 2011 (XII.15.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development on the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage, distribution of petrol and from refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Registration, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on Stage II petrol vapour recovery during refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions Resulting from the Storage of Petrol and its Distribution from Terminals to Service Stations) Regulations, 2003 (P.I. 76/2003).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2003

Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Atmospheric Pollution Law, 2002 (Law No. 187(Ι)/2002).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (Control of volatile organic compound emissions resulting from petrol storage and distribution) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 374 of 1997).

Legislation | Ireland | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Petroleum Vapour Emissions) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 375 of 1997).

Legislation | Ireland | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the permissible level of pollution and and implementation of certain other provisions of the Air Protection Act.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down technical requirements and conditions for the operation of stationary sources of air pollution operating equipment used for the storage, loading and transport of petrol.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Volatile Organic Compound - VOC Emissions (Storageand Distribution of Petrol from Terminals to Service Stations) Regulations (L.N. 54 of 2009).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on emissions of volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere from petrol terminals and service stations.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing information submitted to the European Commission and requirements for the development of national emission inventories.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2023

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on requirements for storage, filling and transportation of gasoline.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2023

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Biofuel, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 409 of 2012 on Environmental Protection Requirements for Service Stations, Oil Terminals and Tank Containers

Legislation | Latvia | 2012 (2016)

Keyword: Oil pollution, Environmental standards, Groundwater, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atmospheric Air Protection Act (2016).

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2023)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Ozone layer, Climate change, Emissions, Governance, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX