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Regulation on temporary emergency measures in case of air pollution hazardous to health (Smog Regulation).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Uri
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation implements the Cantonal Environment Law of 11 March 2007. The purpose of the Regulation is to ensure that efficient measures shall be implemented in case of excessive air pollution. The text – consisting of 11 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, coordination, information level and intervention level, measures of information level, prohibition of intervention level, limitation of traffic, inspection, penalties.

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