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Ordinance combating temporary hazardous emissions into the air due to weather conditions (Smog Ordinance)(781.500).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Stadt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 March 2007.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983. In particular, article 1 of the present Ordinance establishes that in case of temporary emissions into the air of fine particulate, the Canton shall issue special measures to protect the population. The text consists of 8 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Arrangement of measures to be taken (II); Repeal of measures (III); Implementation (IV).

Full text
German
Website
www.bs.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX