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Regulations on the Enforcement of the Protection of Air, Waters and Soil against Pollution Act.

Country/Territory
Bulgaria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1964 (1978)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Abstract

These Regulations govern in detail the prevention of pollution of air, waters (inland and marine waters) and soil in Chapters I, II and III. These Regulations nominate the competent authorities that shall determine standards for the pollution of air, waters and soil. They also prescribe prevention methods and the use of air, water and soil quality monitoring systems. Waters are classified in three categories such as: I) waters used for activities which requires drinking quality, ii) waters used in animal husbandry, for aquatic sports, fisheries, etc, iii) waters used for irrigation and for industrial activities. Waste water discharge is subject to permission.

Full text
English
Website
www.bild.net

References - Legislation

Implements

Protection of Waters and Soil against Pollution Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1963 (1996)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 8 of 5 November 1986 on indicators and rates for determining the quality of coastal sea waters.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1986 (1987)

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX