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Law No. 298-Z amending Law No. 1982-XII of 1992 on protection of the environment.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Access-to-information
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 July 2008.
Abstract

Article 74 shall be amended to add the following wording: “Article 74. Composition, sources and types of ecological information, forms of its release and dissemination. Ecological information shall contain the following data: (a) state of environment, including atmospheric air, surface water and groundwater, land (soil), animal kingdom and vegetable kingdom and biological diversity, natural landscapes and other natural objects, genetically modified organisms and microorganisms; (b) environmental impact of energy, noise and emissions; and (c) state of public health and safety of citizens. Ecological information shall released and disseminated in the oral form, written form, electronic, audiovisual and other forms.”

Full text
Russian
Website
laws.newsby.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 1982-XII of 1992 on protection of the environment.

Legislation | Belarus | 1992 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Policy/planning, Climate change, Ozone layer, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Monitoring, Certification, Biodiversity, EIA, Public health, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Public participation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX