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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Repealed by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