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Industrial Emissions (Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds) Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 12 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Malta No. 19.016, 11 January 2013.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Hazardous substances Emissions Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the implementation in part of Directive 2010/75/EU on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control). In particular they lay down rules for the prevention and control of pollution arising from the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations. The purpose and scope of these provisions is to prevent or reduce the direct and indirect effects of emissions of volatile organic compounds into the environment, mainly into the air, and the potential risks to human health.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Business/industry/corporations, Integrated management, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Pesticides, Drugs, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations, 2010 (L.N. 349 of 2010).

Legislation | Malta | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Industrial Emissions (Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. 48 of 2017).

Legislation | Malta | 2017

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX