Regulation on measures to prevent accidents and reduce the consequences of accidents for people's lives, material goods and environment. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Territorial subdivision Republika Srpska Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Access-to-information Hazards Protection of environment Public health Risk assessment/management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 29 April 2015). Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Law on rescue and protection in emergency situations of the Republika Srpska, prescribes the manner for organizing and undertaking measures aimed to prevent accidents and reduce the consequences of accidents and disasters on people's lives and health, material goods and environment. The measures from this text are as follows: hazard assessment; accident response measures; activation of organs and structures for response in the event of an accident; protection and rescue measures; measures to eliminate the consequences of the accident; public informing. Full text Serbian Website ruczrs.org References - Legislation Implements Law on rescue and protection in emergency situations. Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2012 Keyword: Early warning system, Policy/planning, Public participation, Hazards, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX