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Hazardous Installation Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Schleswig-Holstein
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on installations handling water-polluting substances.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Hazardous substances Water conservation zone Freshwater resources management Waterworks Groundwater Effluent waste water/discharge Surface water Pollution control Inspection Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Ordinance is to implement the Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. The text consists of 30 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Installations to store, fill and handle water-polluting substances (II); Operating of installations (III); Surveillance (IV); Specialized plants (V); Penalties (VI); Competent authorities, transitional and final provisions (VII). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.schleswig-holstein.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Water users' associations, Surface water, Registration, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX