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Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Country
European Union
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Directive sets out the legislative framework concerning the environmentally safe storage of carbon dioxide, in order to contribute to the fight against climate change. The Directive applies to the geological storage of carbon dioxide in the territory of the European Union Member States as well as their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves. Provisions are laid down as regards selection of storage sites and exploration permits, storage permits as well as conditions for the operation and closure of sites.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/eur105010.pdf
Web site
http://europa.eu
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Journal of the European Union L 140, 5 June 2009.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amends
Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.
Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
Directive 2001/80/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants
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.
Directive 2008/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning integrated pollution prevention and control.
Amended by
Implemented by