Order No. 10 on the use of motorized vehicles.

Subject

Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Pollution control Transport/storage National parks Protection forest Protected area

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

1 January 2014.

Abstract

The Order sets regulations concerning the use of motorized vehicles with the purpose of protecting the environment from pollution thereof. These regulations apply to urban areas, to countryside, fiords and marine areas. The Order does not apply to the National Park of North and East Greenland and the ice cap and glaciers encompassed in this area. Local authority may in special cases grant exemption for driving motorized vehicles outside the municipality designated transport zones; application for exemption shall be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment 4 weeks prior to planned passages, in order to prevent pollution of the environment.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (No. 9 of 2011).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Recycling/reuse, EIA, Waste disposal, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Internal trade, Tax/levy, Royalties/fees, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste management, Policy/planning, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX