Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on environment protection (Introductory Law - Federal Environment Protection Act). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zug Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Noise pollution Hazardous substances Hazards EIA Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law implements the Law on the protection of the environment of 1 October 1983 and establishes cantonal environment regulations in accordance with article 65 of the Federal Law according to which the Cantons may issue provisions within the framework of federal laws, however without altering maximum values, guidelines, standard of installations, etc. The Environment Office is the competent authority in the Canton. Furthermore, the Cantonal Council shall inform the public of issues related to the environment, whereas local townships shall do the same in regard of their jurisdiction. Part 2 establishes proceedings regarding environmental impact assessment, and Part 3 provisions on the protection against disasters. The text deals also with air pollution, protection against noise, hazardous substances, waste prevention and waste disposal, landfill regulations, and soil pollution. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 11 Parts. Full text German Website www.zug.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE). Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022) Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance on the Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on environment protection. Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2012) Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Radiation, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX