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