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Government Decree on Substances Dangerous and Harmful to the Aquatic Environment (No. 1022 of 2006).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Surface water Groundwater Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Standards Monitoring Hazardous substances Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Pollution control
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree provides for the protection of surface waters, groundwaters and sea water. It seeks to improve their quality by preventing pollution and the risk of pollution caused by dangerous or harmful substances with the help of emission bans, emission limit values ​​and environmental quality standards. It also protects water services' operations.

Full text
English/Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Fresh and Marine Water Resources Conservation Management (No. 1299 of 2004).

Legislation | Finland | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Marine area, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Groundwater, Policy/planning, Water conservation zone, Priorities, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Coastal zone management, Monitoring, Flood, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (No. 86 of 2000).

Legislation | Finland | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX