Regulation No. 1257 on the opening burning and incineration of waste in Gjemnes municipality, Møre og Romsdal.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediate entry into force.

Abstract

This Regulation’s purpose is to prevent pollution and health problems as a result of open burning and incineration of waste and within Gjemnes Municipality. These activities are forbidden, however they may take place when from grill and outdoor fireplace; from burning of waste wood in wood-burning stove for heat purposes (with the exception of impregnated and painted wood); from newsprint and similar used to lighting wood stove however it is not permitted to dispose of waste in this manner); from fire exercises organized by Gjemnes fire department (including full-scale exercises with the burning of buildings); from burning by a responsible person approved by the fire department (responsible for avoiding fire hazard shallow sparkle and nearby combustible materials) – Article 5.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Pollution Act (No. 6 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, EIA, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX