Regulation (2018: 496) on state subsidies to reduce emissions of microplastics to the aquatic environment. País/Territorio Suecia Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2018 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar, Agua Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Subvención/incentivo Contaminación marina Contaminación de las aguas dulces Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido Área geográphica Ártico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Norte, Mar del Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen This Regulation provides for incentives to be granted by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency for investment in measure that protect marine and inland waters from microplastics and other pollutants. The Regulations are in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 and refer to these Regulations. If there are funds, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency may grant state aid under this Regulation in the form of grants to 1. investments in technology or in other measures aimed at a) clean surface water from the micro plastics and other impurities, or b) otherwise reduce proliferation of micro plastics and other contaminants via surface water, and 2. feasibility studies and other preparatory measures for such investments. Support must not be given to private individuals. The Regulation sets out criteria and procedures for the granting of incentives and provides for control and repayment of funds if not properly used. Texto completo Sueco Página web www.riksdagen.se