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LEX-FAOC099278

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The Act's purpose is to help prevent, eliminate or reduce contamination by avoiding harmful effects from contamination of groundwater, human health and the environment in general.It consists of 13 Chapters: Purpose (1): Contamination Survey and authorization of change land use (2); Public investigation and remedial action (3); Loss of value arrangements for homeowners (4); Injunction to polluters (5); Disposal and use of land (6); Administrative rules (7); Monitoring and enforcement (8); Miscellaneous provisions (9); Appeals and legal proceedings (10); Penalty (11); Entry into force and transitional provisions (13).

Implemented by: Order No. 1479 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil. (2007-12-12)
Implemented by: Order No. 658 on statement regarding environmental damage. (2008-06-26)
Implements: Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste. (1999-04-26)
Amended by: Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008). (2008-06-17)

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