Pollution Caused by Certain Dangerous Substances Discharged into the Aquatic Environment Regulations (L.N. No. 213 of 2001).

Subject

Sea, Water, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Water quality standards Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Groundwater Hazardous substances Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Regulations shall come into force on 1 May 2004.

Abstract

These Regulations provide for the control of discharge (defined in regulation 2) of substances listed in List I or List II to these Regulations into inland surface waters, territorial waters, internal coastal waters, or ground water. The Competent Authority, being the Department of Environment Protection shall take the necessary measures to eliminate pollution of waters to which these Regulations apply by dangerous substances as listed (reg. 3). Discharge of substances listed in List I requires

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Limit Values and Quality Objectives for Hexachlorocyclohexane Discharges Regulations.

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Territorial sea, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Surface water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Limit Values and Quality Objectives for Cadmium Discharges Regulations.

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Territorial sea, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Industrial water use, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX