Protection of Waters and Soil against Pollution Act.

Subject

Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Act sets out the basic rules for the protection of surface, ground and coastal sea waters and soil against pollution. Ministries, institutions, public organizations shall perform regular water and soil protection activities. The control on the protection is duty of the Ministry of Environment. The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs shall exercise sanitary control of waters and soil. It may issue standards and regulations after consultation with the Ministry of Environment. International agreements to which Bulgaria is a party are binding on the protection of transboundary waters. Chapter III prescribes the classification of waters in terms of their use. Pollution of waters shall not exceed maximum levels determined by other means of law. This Chapter prohibits also the discharge of waste water into water courses, fisheries and the sea without permission. Chapter IV deals with the protection of soil. Offenders of the provisions of this Act are liable to a fine, in certain cases they must suspend the harmful activity according to Chapter V.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations on the Enforcement of the Protection of Air, Waters and Soil against Pollution Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1964

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 8 of 5 November 1986 on indicators and rates for determining the quality of coastal sea waters.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Soils Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2007

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Soil rehabilitation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Erosion, Survey/mapping, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Saltwater intrusion/siltation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX