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Regulation No. 51 of Estonian Government on Procedure for handling hazardous and noxious substances at sea, on the Narva River and on Lake Peipsi.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette I, no. 4 of 27 June 2020.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Protection of environment Marine pollution Environmental standards Hazardous substances Monitoring Authorization/permit Pollution control Standards Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation, based on the provisions of paragraph 143 (7) of the Water Act, and on the provisions of paragraph 14 (2) point 5 of the State Border Act, establishes the procedure for the handling of hazardous and noxious substances in the Estonian sea area, the Narva River and Lake Peipsi. It consists of twelve sections: Scope of regulation (1); Terms (2); General requirements for handling hazardous and noxious substances (3); Requirements for bunker vessels (4); Place of handling (5); Notification of planned handling of hazardous and noxious substances (6); Acts before commencement of handling (7); Commencement of handling (8); Requirements to be met during handling (9); Suspension and termination of handling (10); Notification of pollution incident (11); and Implementing provision (12).

Full text
English/Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

State Borders Act (1994)

Legislation | Estonia | 1994 (2022)

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Public land, Governance, Enforcement/compliance, Territorial sea, Institution, Navigation, Harbour, Sovereignty, Inland waters, Surface water, Transboundary effects

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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