Regulation No. 724 on hazardous substances, waste and charges for sewage and waste in Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management Cultural heritage Effluent waste water/discharge Waste disposal Freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force 1 May 2002, with the exception of Chapter III - which implementation shall be determined by local authorities. Abstract The Regulation’s purpose is to protect the environment in Svalbard from harmful and to prevent and reduce pollution which may be environmentally damaging. In order to prevent pollution, the Regulation addresses waste management, spill of hazardous substances, water and sewage waste. Specified prohibited hazardous waste is listed in Appendix 1. 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waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 1517 on pollution and waste in Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 2020 (2021) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX