Ministerial Joint Decision No. 4859/726 on measures for the protection of the aquatic environment by discharges and setting emission limit values of certain dangerous substances falling under List II of Commission Directive 76/464/EΕC.

Subject

Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management Surface water Waste non-domestic sources

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Decision enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This decision aims at a) the application of provisions of article 10 in combination with the provisions of articles 4 and 6 of law No. 1650/86 and b) the conformity with the provisions of article of 7 of Council Directive 76/464/EEC, so as by setting emission limit values of certain dangerous substances contained in discharges, the public health and the environment are effectively protected. The Decision covers discharges to inland surface waters and inland coastal waters.

Full text

Greek

Website

www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 1650 on the protection for the environment.

Legislation | Greece | 1986

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Protected area, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste disposal, EIA, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 76/464/EEC on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community.

Legislation | European Union | 1976

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX