Act on test-centre for large windmills in Østerild (No. 647 of 2010).

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This Act aims to establish a framework for the establishment and operation of a national test centre for large wind turbines, in an area near Østerild and Hjardemål dune plantations in Thisted Municipality. The center will provide opportunities to test prototypes of new onshore and offshore wind turbines, with the measurement of a maximum height of 250 meters. The Ministry of Environment appoints and delegates the Danish Technology University to carry out these activities for the purpose of renewable-energy supply.The Act consists of 9 Chapters: Purpose (1); Establishment of test centre parameters (2); Guidelines of test centre area (3); Acquisition, expropriation, lease, loss of value of the occupied area (4); Restrictions on building in relation to this protected area (5); Relationship to other laws (6); Delegation (7); Removal and suspension of test centre (8); Entry into force (9).The Act also includes an Annex 1 with a geographic map of the area.

Implemented by: Order No. 1411 on Danish Nature Agency delegation of tasks and powers. (2010-12-08)
Implemented by: Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency. (2014-08-29)

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