Ordinance on tightening of emission limitations for stationary plants.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Europe, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 September 1990.

Abstract

The present Ordinance is made under the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983. In particular, article 1 of the afore-mentioned Ordinance establishes that the Ordinance regulates the tightening of emission limits for nitrogen oxides, organic matter and diesel soot in installations within the meaning of the afore-mentioned Federal Environment Protection Act. The text consists of 16 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Omissis (2); Tightening of emission

Full text

German

Website

www.bl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Disasters, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX