Regulation implementing the Federal Environment Act. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Regulation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control EIA Air quality/air pollution Waste disposal Soil pollution/quality Institution Hazardous substances Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Noise pollution Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Regulation enters into force on 1 March 1994. Abstract The present Regulation lays down provisions concerning the organization and implementation of the Federal Environment Act of . In particular, it establishes the specific competences of the various entities dealing with the subject matter. The text consists of 38 articles divided into 3 chapters as follows: General provisions (1). This Part deals with purpose and sphere of application, general competences, the Environment Protection Office; Special provisions (2). This chapter concerns environmental assessment impact, publication of the environmental report, cases of special disturbance, cantonal police, substances harmful to the environment, waste disposal and waste from beverages packaging, harmful substances in the soil, air pollution, protection against noise. Final and transitional provisions (3). Full text German Website www.ur.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE). Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022) Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation on the environment impact assessment (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation). Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2014) Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX