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Regional Law No. 72-GD “On protection of the atmospheric air against emissions by motor vehicles”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Samara
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Natural gas Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regional Law enters into force ten days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of protection of the atmospheric air against emissions by motor vehicles, prevention negative environmental impact by economic activities and improvement of air quality. The following arrangements shall be mandatory for all natural and legal persons operating motor vehicles: (a) reduction of emissions by motor vehicles to the atmospheric air; (b) compliance with emission standards set forth for motor vehicles; (c) vast use of ecological agents, additives, components for fuels reducing emissions toxicity; (d) use of natural gas as fuel for motor vehicles; and (e) prohibition of the use of motor vehicles causing emissions exceeding the established limits.

Full text
Russian
Website
lawsrf.ru