Law of Georgia on Environmental Liability (No. 244-IVMS-XMP of 2021) País/Territorio Georgia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2021 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original 360150000.05.001.020241 Materia Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Calidad del aire/contaminación del aire Biodiversidad Responsabilidad/indemnización Cumplimiento/aplicación Valoración del daño/recurso Solución de controversias Normas sobre calidad ambiental Financiamiento Infracciones/sanciones Principio contaminador-pagador Control de la contaminación Protección del medio ambiente Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Conservación de suelos/mejoramiento de suelos Normas Contaminación de las aguas dulces Normas sobre calidad del agua Área geográphica Asia, Mar Negro, Europa Oriental, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Asia Occidental Resumen The purpose of this Law is the legal regulation of issues related to environmental damage based on the 'polluter pays' principle. This law regulates legal relations related to the prevention of significant environmental damage, the mitigation of environmental damage or significant environmental damage, the measures to be taken in the event of environmental damage (including the implementation of remedial measures, and compensation for environmental damage and significant environmental damage). This Law shall apply to cases that are regulated by the international treaties of Georgia, unless otherwise provided for by the same international treaties. The further provides for prevention/mitigation of significant damage; measures to be implemented in the case of damage/significant damage; assessment of damage and making decisions by the Department; remedial measures; determining remedial measures; determining compensatory/adequate remedial measures at a site adjacent to the damaged area or at an alternative site; participation of interested parties in the process of determining remedial measures in the case of significant damage; coordinating with the Agency a plan of remedial measures and making amendments to it; implementation of remedial measures and supervision over the fulfilment of a plan of remedial measures; financial security for the risks of environmental damage; main goals of the environmental programme and the administration of its funds; the source of financing of the environmental programme; implementing and supervising measures financed from the environmental programme; and administrative offences, administrative proceedings and criminal liability. Additionally, the Law provides for the criteria for determining significant damage, including to biodiversity, land, water, and also provides for the particularly hazardous activities for the environment. Texto completo Georgiano/Inglés Página web matsne.gov.ge Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Resolution No. 347 of 2022 of Georgian Government on Criteria for Selecting Measures to Remedy Significant Environmental Damage by Responsible Person and Rules for Developing A Remedy Plan for Significant Environmental Damage Legislación | Georgia | 2022 Palabra clave: Responsabilidad/indemnización, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Valoración del daño/recurso, Solución de controversias, Normas sobre calidad ambiental, Infracciones/sanciones, Principio contaminador-pagador, Control de la contaminación, Protección del medio ambiente, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Normas Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution No. 338 of 2022 of Georgian Government on Rules of Selection of Alternative/Adequate Measures for Remedying Significant Damage to be Taken on Nearby Territory of Damaged Areas or Other Territories Legislación | Georgia | 2022 Palabra clave: Responsabilidad/indemnización, Valoración del daño/recurso, Solución de controversias, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos, Principio contaminador-pagador, Control de la contaminación, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution No. 335 of 2022 of Georgian Government on Composition and Charter of Environmental Protection Programme Commission Legislación | Georgia | 2022 Palabra clave: Valoración del daño/recurso, Gobernanza, Institución, Responsabilidad/indemnización, Principio contaminador-pagador, Control de la contaminación, Cuestiones de procedimiento, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 2-904 of 2022 of Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia on Charter of Commission which Selects Alternative/Adequate Measures for Remedying Significant Damage to be Taken on Nearby Territory of Damaged Areas or Other Territories Legislación | Georgia | 2022 Palabra clave: Responsabilidad/indemnización, Valoración del daño/recurso, Solución de controversias, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos, Principio contaminador-pagador, Control de la contaminación, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Gobernanza, Institución Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 2-932 of 2022 of Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia on Composition of Commission and its Procedure to Discuss Measures for Remedying Significant Damage to Environment, as well as Rules for Participating Civil Experts in Planning Measures for Remedying Significant Damage to Environment and Alternative/Adequate Measures for Remedying Significant Damage Legislación | Georgia | 2022 Palabra clave: Responsabilidad/indemnización, Valoración del daño/recurso, Solución de controversias, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos, Principio contaminador-pagador, Control de la contaminación, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Gobernanza, Institución Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX