Law No. XIII-782 amending Law No. XI-1550 “On geological storage of carbon dioxide”.

Subject

Environment gen., Mineral resources

Keyword

Climate change Risk assessment/management Hazards Early warning system Public health Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on 1 July 2018.

Abstract

Article 11 shall be amended to add the following wording: “In the event of leakage or serious damage, the operator must immediately notify the Lithuanian Geological Survey and the Department of Environment and take all the remedial measures provided for in the Plan of System Failure, including measures related to the protection of human health. The plan of remedial measures is prepared by the operator in accordance with the procedure established by the Government, approved by the Lithuanian Geological Survey.”

Full text

Lithuanian

Website

e-seimas.lrs.lt

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. XI-1550 “On geological storage of carbon dioxide”.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2011

Keyword: Climate change, Pollution control, Public health, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX