Hazards Control Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Berlin Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the control of major-accidents hazards involving dangerous substances. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The aim of the present Law is to transpose into German law the Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances of 9 December 1996. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provision relating to the application of the Federal Immission Protection Act and the Hazardous Incidence Ordinance. The text consists of 4 articles. Full text German Website www.berlin.de References - Legislation Implements Hazardous Incident Ordinance - 12th Federal Immission Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2000 (2005) Keyword: Disasters, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. Legislation | European Union | 1996 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Public health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Federal Immission Protection Act. Legislation | Germany | 1974 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX