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Regulation establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2010 No. 138 Pos. 934
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Water quality standards Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 14 August 2010.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation of the Minister of Environment is to ensure protection of waters. This Regulation establishes the list of priority substances in the field of water policy. The list is laid down in the Annex and contains 33 types of substances. The substances can be identified by a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number or by European Union (UE) number. The list contains the indication if the given substance has been identified as priority dangerous.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation establishing the list of priority substances affecting underground water quality.

Legislation | Poland | 2005

Keyword: Groundwater, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX