Decree-Law No. 194/2000 approving EC Council Directive No. 96/61/ of 24 September on prevention and pollution control.
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Abstract
This Decree-Law approves EC Council Directive No. 96/61/ of 24 September on prevention and pollution control in view of environmental protection. It consists of 6 chapters and 5 annexes establishing integrated programmes on the control of pollution originated from certain activities in order to avoid or reduce air, water and soil pollution and to control and prevent noise and residues production. This Decree-Law is divided as follows: General provisions (chap. 1); Competent authorities (chap. 2); Environmental licence (chaps. 3 and 4); Control and sanctions (chap. 5); Final provisions (chap. 6). Annexes list categories of polluting activities, hazardous substances, techniques of residues disposal, etc.
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Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the first day of the following month of publication.
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No
Serial Imprint
Diário da República No. 192/2000 (I-A), 21 August 2000, pp. 4116-4131.
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English
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No