Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Presidential Decree No. 348 “On environmental fees for compensation of damages caused to environment.”

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental fees/charges Liability/compensation Emissions Air quality/air pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on 1 July 2008.
Abstract

The President establishes that the amount of compensation for damages caused to the environment, including accidental pollution, shall be determined in accordance with rates set in the Annexes 1-8. In case of atmospheric pollution through emissions due to violation of the environmental rules and regulations, multiplicators in accordance with the Annex 9 shall be applicable depending upon the number of residents in the emission area. In case of land degradation shall applicable multiplicators in accordance with the Annex 10. In case of lack of set rates of environmental fees for compensation of damages caused to environment the person responsible for environmental pollution shall pay actual costs for environmental rehabilitation.

Full text
Russian
Website
pravo.by

References - Legislation

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 345 amending Presidential Decrees.

Legislation | Belarus | 2020

Keyword: Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Lease, Contract/agreement, International relations/cooperation, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Birds, Game, Environmental fees/charges, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX