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