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Lower Saxony Ordinance on experts and competent authorities for soil protection and contaminated sites.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Niedersachsen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Research Inspection Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements article 3 and 7 of the Lower Saxony Soil Protection Law of 19 February 1999. In particular, the first Part of the Ordinance deals with provisions relating to the acknowledgement and duties of experts for soil protection. The second Part lays down provisions concerning recognition proceedings for soil examining entities. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 3 Parts. Two Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.niedersachsen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Lower Saxony Soil Protection Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX