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Implementing Regulations on heat recovery from subsoil.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 1 June 2008.
Abstract

The present Regulations implement the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991,the Federal Water Protection Ordinance of 28 October 1998 and the Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance of 16 March 2006. In particular, the Ordinance establishes that heat use from subsoil by means of geothermal probe, heat collector and energy piles is subject to authorization. Application shall be send to the Agriculture and Environment Office. The text consists of 5 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

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Implements

Ordinance implementing the Federal Water Protection Act (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Potable water, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux (Oeaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2023)

Keyword: Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Subsidy/incentive, Water supply, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX