Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 895 of 2015).

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The purpose of this Act is to prevent, reduce and eliminate land pollution and avoid adverse effects from soil contamination through technical inspection projects. Chapter 4b relates to the clearing of soil and groundwater significant pollution caused by certain activities which will assess their environmental state and submit to the Environment and Food Ministry. A report on necessary steps and measures to be taken for the elimination of such pollution shall be issued by the environmental authorities. The Ministry may lay down regulations on injunctions and requirements for documentation of compliance with this document.The Act consists of 13 Chapters. Chapter 12 is repealed: Purpose (1); Pollution survey and permission to land use change (2); Public investigation and remedial action (3); Land depreciation scheme for homeowners (4); Environmental damage (4A); Clearing soil and groundwater contamination of certain activities at list companies and livestock (4b); Other contaminants than environmental damage injunction to polluters (5); Disposal and use of land (6); Administrative provisions (7); Monitoring and enforcement (8); Miscellaneous provisions (9); Appeals and legal proceedings (10); Penalties (11); Entry into force and transitional provisions (13).

Implemented by: Order No. 1452 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil. (2015-12-07)
Implemented by: Order No. 1414 on use of residues and soil for building and construction and uncontaminated construction waste. (2015-11-30)
Implemented by: Order No. 1460 on statement regarding environmental damage. (2015-12-07)
Implemented by: Order No. 1311 on quality requirements for environmental measurements. (2015-11-25)
Implemented by: Order No. 1552 on on the determination of priorities for public action on contaminated soil. (2013-12-17)
Implemented by: Order No. 497 on Environmental Surveillance. (2013-05-15)
Implemented by: Order No. 1254 on delegation the Minister of Environment's powers in the Environmental Protection Act and other laws related to the Environmental Protection Agency. (2013-10-28)
Implemented by: Order No. 231 on quality requirements for environmental measurements. (2014-03-05)
Implements: Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (1992-05-21)
Implements: Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste. (1999-04-26)
Implements: Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. (2000-10-23)
Implements: Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. (2004-04-21)
Implements: Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. (2009-11-30)
Implements: Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control). (2010-11-24)