Regional Act No. 80 laying down provisions for the protection of soil, water resources and coastal waters.

Subject

Land & soil, Sea, Water

Keyword

Soil conservation/soil improvement Policy/planning Institution Coastal zone management Freshwater resources management Water supply

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Regional Act lays down the legislative framework concerning the protection of soil, water resources and coastal territories in Toscana. The Act establishes principles for the adoption of programmes, plans and projects to undertake interventions that have an impact on such resources. A Commission for Soil Protection is established (art. 4). Provisions on monitoring and penalties are laid down too.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.regione.toscana.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Legislative Decree No. 152/2006 approving the Code on the Environment.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, EIA, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Framework law, Protection of environment, Hazardous waste, Desertification, Erosion, Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Waste management, Soil rehabilitation, Hazards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regional Act No. 91 on soil conservation.

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree of the President of the Regional Executive No. 60: Regulation implementing article 5 of Regional Act No. 80 of 2015 laying down provisions for the protection of soil, water resources and coastal waters.

Legislation | Italy | 2016

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Coastal zone management, Concession, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX