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Regulation on obligatory particle filter for stationary diesel-powered machinery, engins and motors.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Uri
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Public health Enforcement/compliance Pollution control
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Reglement enters into force on 1 November 2014.
Abstract

The present Regulation implements the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983, the Federal Air Pollution Ordinance of 16 December 1985 and the Cantonal Environment Protection Law of 11 March 2007. Article 1 of the Regulation establishes that the present Regulation shall protect human beings and the environment against harmful, carcinogenic dust and soot emissions which are emitted by stationary diesel-powered machinery. The text consists of 7 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ur.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Cantonal Environment Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2009)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazards, EIA, Drainage/land reclamation, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur la protection de l’air (OPair).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1985 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX