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

Pays/Territoire
Islande
Type du document
Législation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Environnement gén., Mer, Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Protection de l’environnement Pollution de la mer Élimination de déchets Radiation Substances dangereuses
Aire géographique
Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Islandais
Site web
www.althingi.is