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Regulation (2015:236) on measures for the prevention and mitigation of major chemical accidents.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Pollution control Transport/storage Hazards
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 July 1999.
Abstract

This Regulation contains provisions on the enforcement of the Act (1999: 381) on measures to prevent and limit the consequences of serious chemical accidents. The Act (1999: 381) on measures to prevent and limit the consequences of serious chemical accidents and the provisions of this Regulation apply to activities where hazardous substances occur in or exceed the amounts specified for the lower level of requirements in Annex 1 to this Regulation. the regulation makes provision for, among other things, notifications, management programme under section 8 of the Act, safety reports under section 10 of the Act, the plan for internal mitigation operations under section 12 of the Act and consultation concerning mitigation under section 13 of the Act.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Act (1999:381) on measures for the prevention and mitigation of major chemical accidents.

Legislation | Sweden | 1999

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX