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Order No. 1130 on dumping of occupied sea-bed material (dredging).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Marine pollution Deep sea bed Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
28 September 2015.
Abstract

This Order enforces pollution prevention regulations and reduction of marine environment pollution from activities such as dredging which may endanger sea, human health, and sea-beds. Applications for authorization of dredging shall be submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Food, through its Nature Agency. Specifications, characteristics and methods/timeframe estimated for these activities shall be notified in these applications. Authorizations shall be valid for a maximum of 5 years.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk; http

References - Legislation

Implements

Raw Materials Act (No. 124 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Pollution control, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Management/conservation, Exploration, Minerals, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on coastal protection (No. 78 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1994 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Erosion, Coastal zone management, Management/conservation, Inland waters, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Order No. 1169 on application for exploring and extracting minerals from marine bed and notification of data and raw material extraction.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Deep sea bed, Data collection/reporting, Continental shelf, Minerals, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 32 on dumping of occupied sea-bed material (dredging).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Deep sea bed, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX