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Regulation on specific requirements for the development plan of underground storage of carbon dioxide.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2014 Pos. 591
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Mineral resources
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Climate change Exploration
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 24 May 2014.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of four articles and three Annexes, is related to the environmentally safe storage of carbon dioxide in order to contribute to the fight against climate change. The development plan of underground storage of carbon dioxide specifies optimal parameters of capacity of underground carbon dioxide storage, including geological conditions, technical capabilities and economic determinants of operation of the landfill, and the expected manner of closing the landfill or mine. The plan defines also measures required for the protection of the environment, public safety and human life and health, including the best available and safe technology of the operation of underground storage of carbon dioxide.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Exploration, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Geological and Mining Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Liability/compensation, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Institution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX