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Methodical Instruction on the calculation and collection of fees for environmental pollution.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental fees/charges Emissions Waste disposal Liability/compensation Air quality/air pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Methodical Instruction establishes the basic principles for calculating and collecting environmental fees for the emission of pollutants and disposal of waste. Environmental fees shall be paid by enterprises, institutions, organizations and other legal persons, including joint ventures and individual entrepreneurs classified as nature managers. The following types of environmental pollution shall be subject to fees: (a) emissions of pollutants from stationary and non-stationary sources; (b) discharge of pollutants to surface water and groundwater; and (c) waste disposal. Environmental fees shall be considered compensation for damage caused to environment.

Full text
Russian
Website
law.optima.ru