European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Waste) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 283 of 2012).

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Waste management Waste disposal Authorization/permit Waste prevention Recycling/reuse Liability/compensation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Offences/penalties

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 Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 and the Planning and Development Act 2000 in relation to certain licensable activities that require both a land-use consent and an integrated pollution prevention and control licences. They require that an environmental impact assessment is carried out, in line with Directive No. 2011/92/EU, in relation to relevant decisions of the Environmental Protection Agency to grant a waste licence.

Full text

English

Website

www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Waste Management Act, 1996.

Legislation | Ireland | 1996 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Act No. 30 of 2000).

Legislation | Ireland | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Expropriation, Land-use planning, EIA, Coastal zone management, Institution, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX