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Regulation No. 1517 on pollution and waste in Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Norway
Territorial subdivision
Svalbard
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Protection of environment Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management Oil pollution Soil pollution/quality Territorial sea Marine pollution Organic waste Harbour Waste disposal Effluent waste water/discharge Transport/storage Royalties/fees Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2021.
Abstract

The objective of the present Regulation is to prevent and reduce harm to the environment in Svalbard from waste and pollution. With the limitations imposed by international law, this regulation applies to Svalbard's land areas and the sea area up to the limit of its territorial sea. Chapter 9 also applies to foreign ships. The Regulation contains the following Chapters: 1. Objective, scope of application and definitions; 2. On contaminated soil and dredging and dumping at sea, etc.; 3. On the storage of hazardous waste, petroleum products, etc. in tanks; 4. On sewage; 5. [not yet enacted]; 6. On littering; 7. On collection and treatment of waste; 8. On hazardous waste; 9. On waste and cargo residues from ships; 10. On sewage and waste management fees; 11. Requirements for internal control in businesses; 12. Common provisions on supervision, punishment, etc. The Regulation iclused comments to all its parts.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001).

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation No. 724 on hazardous substances, waste and charges for sewage and waste in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Cultural heritage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX