Law No. 201-Z amending some laws.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Law primarily focuses on amendments to the environmental legislation, specifically aimed at enhancing the legal framework for environmental protection. It outlines objectives such as the establishment of requirements for the protection of the ozone layer and the regulation of substances that impact climate change. The broader legal context includes the alignment of national legislation with international environmental standards and the promotion of sustainable development principles. Significant measures include the revision of various articles within the environmental law. It emphasizes the need for mandatory compliance with established environmental standards, particularly concerning the management of hazardous substances and waste. It also introduces the obligation for state bodies to implement state programs aimed at environmental protection, including specific provisions for the monitoring and analysis of pollutants. The implementation plan involves the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, which is tasked with overseeing the execution of these amendments. The document specifies that state bodies must transfer relevant environmental monitoring materials to the Ministry without compensation. Secondary themes include procedural aspects related to the issuance of permits for the import and export of ozone depleting substances, as well as the establishment of international legal agreements to enhance cooperation in environmental matters. Stakeholder involvement is implied through the requirement for compliance with national and international environmental legislation. It establishes control in the field of atmospheric air protection, sampling and measurements to determine the quantitative and qualitative composition of emissions of pollutants into the atmospheric air in the manner established by the legislation on control (supervisory) activities, on environmental protection.
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Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Climate and Atmosphere
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force three months after the day of its official publication.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
ЗАКОН РЕСПУБЛИКИ БЕЛАРУСЬ 18 июня 2019 г. № 201-З Об изменении законов.
Toolkit legislation
Air Quality