Regulation on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Hazardous substances Environmental standards

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 22 February 2006.

Abstract

This Regulation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of 12 articles and three Annexes, provides specific requirements relating to the reduction of pollution of ambient air due to the contribution of volatile organic compounds to the formation of ground-level ozone. The regulation establishes: (1) types of paints, varnishes and vehicle refinishing products containing volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents; (2) limit emissions of volatile organic

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2006)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Disasters, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Registration, Pollution control, EIA, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Access-to-information, Protection of habitats, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2004/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX