Regulation No. 26 of 2019 of Minister of the Environment on limit values for the content of dangerous substances in soil

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Environmental planning Environmental standards Hazardous substances Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The purpose of the regulation, based on the provisions of paragraph 83 of the Water Act, is to establish limit values for the content of hazardous substances in soil for the assessment of soil status and for the planning and implementation of soil improvement measures. It consists of five sections: Purpose of regulation (1); Limit values for content of hazardous substances in soil (2); Limit number (3); Target (4); and Entry into force of regulation (5).

Full text

Estonian

Website

www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX