Regulation on arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Hazardous substances Data collection/reporting Environmental standards

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 14 June 2006.

Abstract

The objective of this Regulation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of 16 articles and two Annexes, is to eliminate, prevent or reduce harmful effects of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air on human health and the environment as a whole. This Regulation establishes: (1) target concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzo pyrene in the air; (2) measures to preserve air quality from pollution by arsenic, cadmiu

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2006)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Disasters, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Registration, Pollution control, EIA, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Access-to-information, Protection of habitats, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2004/107/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX