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 Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Noise pollution Hazardous substances Disasters EIA Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, 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 rela 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 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Disasters, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater quality/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