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Ordinance on the Introductory Law relating to the Environment Protection (Cantonal Environment Protection Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schaffhausen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Polluter pays principle Precautionary principle EIA Environmental fees/charges Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Hazardous substances Fertilizers/nutrients
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 2008.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Introductory Law relating to the Environment Protection Act of 22 January 2007. Part B deals with special provisions, in particular: assessment of environmental impact, protection against disasters, air pollution, radiation, noise pollution, protection against ozone layers, waste, electrical and electronic machines, packaging of beverages, biological safety, plant protection and fertilizers, hazardous substances, chemicals. The text consists of 64 articles divided into3 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Special provisions (B); Final and transitional provisions (C).

Full text
German
Website
www.sh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law relating to the introduction of the Federal Act on environment protection (Introductory Law relating to the Environment Protection Act).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ordinance implementing the Federal Air Pollution Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Federal Noise Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1990

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Federal Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Environment Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Waste disposal, Noise pollution, Biological control agents, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Waste Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1993

Keyword: Waste management, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Waste disposal, Policy/planning, Concession, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX