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Order No. 639 on environmental regulation of certain activities.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Noise pollution Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Hygiene/sanitary procedures Sheep/goats Cattle Poultry Animal health Swine Dangerous animal/harmful animal Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 July 2012.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the reviewing of certain temporary activities pertaining prevention and mitigation of pollution and unsanitary conditions from non-commercial livestock. The following temporary activities of pollution and unsanitary conditions include the location and use of asphalt installations; the location and use of facilities for the treatment of contaminated soil; the location and use of wastewater and sludge treatment plants, including lime stabilization facilities; the location and use of crushing plants for construction materials; dust or noise-generating demolition activities; scrapping of ships; dust or noise generating building front treatment; surface of free-standing steel structures or other major free-standing structures; dust or noise-generating works in general. Non-commercial animal husbandry shall not exceed size limits calculated as: 2 cows with their calves, 4 cattle animals, 4 horses with their foals, 2 lakes for a maximum of 5 pigs, 10 sheeps with lambs and 10 goats with their offsprings, chickens, 4 adult dogs and puppies under 18 weeks.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX