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Regulations relating to the protection of the environment and safety in Antarctica (No. 412 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Waste management Data collection/reporting Inspection Marine pollution Policy/planning Waste prevention Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the Decree is to ensure the protection of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems, to preserve Antarctica's value (including wild and landscaping values), and to maintain the area's scientific research activities. These regulations are also aimed to all activities in Antarctica for the safety and self-sufficient planning and execution. It applies to air and water quality, glacial and marine environment, biological, scientific, historic or aesthetic impact on the wild habitat. Various tasks prescribed by the present Decree are assigned to the Norwegian Polar Institute. Such tasks include the granting of licences and the supervision on the implementation and enforcement of provisions of the present Decree.

Full text
English/Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no; www.regjeringen.no