Order No. 1419 on VVM impact assessment on international nature protection areas and protection of certain species of exploration and production of hydrocarbons, underground storage, pipelines offshore.

Subject

Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea

Keyword

Protection of habitats Marine pollution Mining Exploration Transport/storage Continental shelf Marine protected areas Deep sea bed Territorial sea Protected area Maritime zone

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 2016.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations with regard to the assessment of the environmental impact assessment on international nature protection areas and on the protection of certain animal species related to projects in Danish territorial waters, in the Danish exclusive economic zone and on the Danish continental shelf. The Order applies specifically to projects on exploration, extraction and transportation of hydrocarbons and geothermal energy; to other projects including on the use of subsoil for storage or purposes other than recovery; to projects on the continental shelf for exploration of the seabed and its underground minerals; to projects on the continental shelf when establishment pipelines for transportation of hydrocarbons.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk; http

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Danish subsoil exploitation (No. 1533 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Exploration, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Tax/levy, Transport/storage, Oil, Concession, Internal trade, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Continental Shelf Act (No. 1101 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 1979 (2005)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Continental shelf, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Sovereignty, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 684 on EIA, impact assessment of international conservation areas and protection of certain species in offshore projects related to research and abstraction of hydrocarbon storage, laying of underground pipelines.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biofuel, EIA, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Continental shelf, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 1050 on the administration of international nature conservation areas and protection of certain species in pre-exploration, exploration, and extraction of hydrocarbons, underground storage, offshore pipelines, and related activities (the Offshore Habitat Regulation).

Legislation | Denmark | 2022

Keyword: Exploration, Natural gas, Mining, Authorization/permit, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Deep sea bed, Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Management/conservation, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX