Act (1977:16) on countering oil damages. País/Territorio Islas Åland (Finlandia) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1977 (2011) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Recursos minerales, Mar Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Protección del medio ambiente Infracciones/sanciones Hidrocarburos Transporte/depósito Contaminación marina Puerto Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 September 1995. Resumen The present Act applies within the Autonomous Region of Åland and its associated waters. The Act prohibits the release of oil onto the ground or into water, as well as the handling or storage of oil in a way that increases the risk of oil damage. The Act specifies due diligence obligations for certain operators, including port owners and warehouse operators. The Act contains 20 Sections divided into the following Chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. Precautionary measures; 3. Countering damages; 4. Special provisions. Texto completo Sueco Página web www.regeringen.ax