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Act No. 20 prohibiting the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea.

País/Territorio
Islandia
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1972
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Mar, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Protección del medio ambiente Contaminación marina Eliminación de desechos Radiación Sustancias peligrosas
Área geográphica
Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional
Resumen

This Act lays down rules on the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea. It consists of 6 Articles. Article 1 contains a general prohibition for Icelandic vessels from discharging, whether within or outside Icelandic jurisdiction, all types of substances or compounds that may be hazardous to marine life or human health. This includes all toxic substances, organic and inorganic, easily soluble and insoluble compounds of metals and non-metals, radioactive material, and explosives. The Government shall issue a regulation including all prohibited substances and containing further instructions on the implementation of the ban, as deemed necessary.

Texto completo
Islandés
Página web
www.althingi.is