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Ordinance on the Claim Service (Claim Service Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Graubünden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Hazards Liability/compensation Financing Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance
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 December 1998.
Abstract

The present Ordinance is made under the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991, the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983 and the Introductory Law implementing the Federal Water Protection Act (Cantonal Water Protection Law) of 8 June 1977. In particular, the Ordinance regulates tasks, organization and financing of the Claim Service (Oil and Chemical Emergency Unit). The text consists of 20 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: Purpose and organization (1); Equipment and training (2); Measures in case of damage (3); Payment of costs (4); Final provisions (5).

Full text
German
Website
www.gr.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Introductory Law implementing the Federal Act on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX