Ordinance (2013:252) on large incineration plants.

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Environmental standards Pollution control Inspection Waste management Authorization/permit Emissions Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Standards

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 18 June 2013.

Abstract

The Ordinance lays down regulations on precautions for large combustion plants and for refined residual fuel (conversion residues from the refining of crude oil used in the refineries). Large incinerator facilities shall apply for an operating permit for the location, measurement and operation of combustion activities. Capacity of operation and emission standards shall be measured based on the authorized in adherence to CEN and ISO standards laid by the International Organization of Standardization in order to control environmental pollution. Operational monitoring of such activities shall follow rules set by the Environmental Inspection Ordinance. Regulatory authorities shall provide information on large to the European Commission’s attention.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, GMO, Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to environmental control (SFS 2011:13).

Legislation | Sweden | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Inspection, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, GMO, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Monitoring, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX