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Ordinance implementing the Federal Environment Protection Act (Cantonal Environment Protection Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution EIA Hazardous substances Subsidy/incentive Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Noise pollution Waste disposal Radiation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
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 May 2006.
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983. In particular, the Ordinance regulates the division of tasks and financing of measures for the protection of the environment between the canton and municipalities. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: Purpose (I); Organization (II); Financing (III); Transitional and final provisions (IV).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.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

Implemented by

Implementing Regulation on emission control in firing installation.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX