Decree of 1 November 2017 containing rules on the conformity assessment of solid biomass for energy applications by recognised conformity assessment bodies (Decree on conformity assessment of solid biomass for energy applications).
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Type of law
Regulation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Decree, based on the provisions of the article 11a.2 of the Environmental Management Act, and the article 5.10(1) of the Environmental Law General Provisions Act, concerns statements and certifications on sustainability requirements for the biomass produced for energy purposes. The Decree provides for: Ministerial recognition of conformity assessment bodies; application for recognition; requirements for recognition; approval certification scheme; mutual recognition with other European States; sustainability requirements, including: greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural residual flows, flows from nature and landscape management, sustainable forest management, carbon and land use change; supervision and enforcement measures.
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Entry into force notes
January 1, 2018.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
State Gazette no. 427 of 2017.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Besluit van 1 november 2017, houdende regels inzake de conformiteitsbeoordeling van vaste biomassa voor energietoepassingen door erkende conformiteitsbeoordelingsinstanties (Besluit conformiteitsbeoordeling vaste biomassa voor energietoepassingen).