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Oil Emergency Team Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Surface water Groundwater Institution Local government Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 May 1976.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991. In particular, the Ordinance establishes an Oil Emergency Team (Ölwehr) for the protection of both groundwater and surface waters against water polluting liquids (oil spills and the like). This Oil Brigade is under the responsibility of the Canton and municipalities. The text consists of 19 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Purpose and organization of the Oil Emergency Team (1); Vocational training and costs (2); Measures in case of oil spills (3); Responsibility and Recourse (4); Responsibility and recourse (5); Final provisions (6).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX