Law No. 1422-XIII on protection of the atmospheric air.

The purpose of this Law shall be preservation of the purity of the atmospheric air, improvement of air quality, prevent and reduction of negative atmospheric impact. The Act consists of ten Sections divided into 38 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) competence of the authorized institution; (3) participation of public associations and natural persons in the arrangements for protection of the atmospheric air; (4) air quality standards; (5) regulation of the arrangements for protection of the atmospheric air; (6) registration and supervision; (7) liability; (8) dispute settlement; (9) international cooperation; (10) conclusive and transitional provisions. Emission of the pollutants in the atmosphere by stationary sources shall be authorized on case-by case basis in accordance with the authorization issued by the State ecological inspection that establishes terms and conditions, and also maximum limits of emissions. In case of the infringement of terms and conditions envisaged by the authorization the State ecological inspection shall have the right to restrict, suspend or prohibit emissions. Emissions by non-stationary sources shall not exceed maximum established limits. In order to reduce noise pollution sound threshold shall be established.Competence of local government shall be set forth as follows: (a) to develop measures for the improvement and landscaping of inhabited areas; (b) to ensure the planning and implementation of activities for the prevention of harmful effects of pollutants on the atmospheric air; and (c) to provide systematic and timely information of the population, individuals and legal entities concerned on air pollution levels. Air pollution factors, annual inventory data for each pollution source, current maximum allowable concentration (MAC) indices and background air pollution shall be taken into consideration in the process of setting maximum permissible emissions (MPE). If maximum allowable concentration (MAC) is exceeded, Environmental Inspectorate may impose sanctions within the limits established by the Code of Administrative Offences. Natural persons must comply with the requirements set by law, which are aimed at combating domestic noise in apartments, yards, on the streets, in recreational areas and other public places. Activities of natural persons and legal entities aimed at artificial change of atmospheric air condition and atmospheric phenomena for economic purposes may only be performed in accordance with the provisions of this Law.