Order No. 1- 104 of the Director of the Lithuanian Geological Service under the Ministry of Environment validating the Regulation on eco-geological survey.

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Groundwater Risk assessment/management Public health Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

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

Abstract

Regulation on eco-geological survey is aimed at: (a) protection of public health from adverse effects of contaminated sites; (b) protection of soil, subsoil and groundwater from possible pollution during activities in which chemical substances are used; and (c) reduction negative impacts on soil, subsoil and groundwater and on ecosystems associated with environmental components. The objectives of the Regulation shall be as follows: (a) to establish requirements for ecogeological surveys, their stages and scope; (b) to substantiate the need for the management of the contaminated site, taking into account the possible assessment of the risk of pollution to human health and the environment; (c) to ensure the collection of information on potential soil, subsoil and groundwater pollutants; (d) to seek to reduce and control the input of substances specified in Annexes I and II to the Rules for the Protection of Groundwater against Pollution by Hazardous Substances and Annex 3 to the Requirements; and (e) to establish requirements for the pollution status report for operators who apply for a permit for integrated pollution prevention and control or modification thereof and who cease activities carried out in accordance with integrated pollution prevention and control permit.

Full text

Lithuanian

Website

www.e-tar.lt

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Business/industry/corporations, Integrated management, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Pesticides, Drugs, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX