Order No. 5 on the assessment of impact in construction on the environment and payment for environmental surveillance.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Authorization/permit Monitoring Air quality/air pollution Business/industry/corporations Environmental planning Policy/planning

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

1 April 2013.

Abstract

The purpose of the Order is gather the necessary information on plant's impact on the environment in order to assess whether authorization is needed for the establishment, expansion and modification of land allocation for facilities and infrastructure which may damage and pollute ice, water, air, soil, rock, climate, landscape, flora and fauna. The Order does not apply to facilities which activities relate to mineral resources extraction. In order to establish any installation, authorization is required and must be submitted for approval.

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