Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Law no. 59 of 2016 on External Emergency Response Plans in Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations.

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 4564 of 2016, Appendix I, Part I.
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Resource/damage valuation Hazards Early warning system Environmental planning Financing Governance Offences/penalties Protection of environment Public health Risk assessment/management Policy/planning Hazardous substances Natural gas Oil
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law, providing for the harmonisation of Cyprus Legislation with article 29 of the Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of offshore oil and gas operation, concerns the elaboration of Plans and Strategies for preventing the escalation or limiting the consequences of a major accident involving offshore oil and gas operations. The Law defines: permit for offshore oil and gas operations; licensing authority; internal and external emergency plan; discharge of material likely to lead to a serious accident; production facility; serious environmental accident. The Law provides for details on preparation and implementation of internal and external emergency plans, and information to be inserted in the plans; role of competent authority; financial obligations of the subject involved; Ministerial power to issue Regulations and establish penalties in case of misconduct.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.moa.gov.cy

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Natural gas, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX