Number 14
October, 1973
SUMMARIES OF
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
REPORTS
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Washington, D. C. 20460
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FOREWORD
Under a series of documents exchange agreements with environmental
agencies in other countries, EPA is building a collection of environ-
mental reports issued by foreign governments and international organi-
zations. This is a monthly announcement listing of foreign documents
received through the exchange agreements.
The original documents can be obtained through the Library Systems
Branch (see back page for order form). More detailed English abstracts
can be provided when required. Full text translations, which are expen-
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lations.
A computerized search system is being developed which will allow future
retrieval of these summaries by:
a. country c. type of document
b. subject area
air legal/legislative/regulatory
water management/planning
noise scientific/technical
pesticides socio-economic
radiation
solid waste management
This series, which is devoted to summaries of government reports and
concentrated on the legislative, economic and social aspects, supple-
ments foreign scientific and technical literature abstracts covered by
other EPA information services:
APTIC PIC
SWIRS NOISE
Ultimately, EPA plans to assemble a major collection of foreign govern-
ment environments documents and to develop several approaches to the
dissemination of this information to EPA staff. This announcement of
documents received is the first step.
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Washington, D. C. 20460
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AIR
Sweden
Sweden Sets New Auto Exhaust Pollution Controls 1
NOISE
France
March 31, 1948 Ordinance by Prefect of Police Concerning
Noise 1
June 5, 1959 Ordinance by the Prefect of Police Concerning
Noise 1
Instruction (Nov 1956) on the Role of Industrial Physicians
in the Prevention and Certification of Noise Induced
Occupational Diseases 2
Germany Fed Rep of
Noise Pollution Control in the Federal Republic of Germany . 2
Italy
Street Code 3
Netherlands
August 28, 1950 Traffic Regulations 3
Sweden
General Regulations on Public Order, 1956 3
PESTICIDES
France
International Inquiry into DDT Legislation 4
Great Britain
The Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) Act, 1952, 15 $ 16
Geo. 6, § 1 Eliz. 2, c. 60 4
The Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) (Extension) Order,
1960, No. 398 5
The Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) (Extension) Order,
1965, No. 1395 5
The Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) (Extension) Order,
1966, No. 645 5
Japan
Law on the Control of Poisonous and Other Virulent Agents . . 5
Netherlands
July 25, 1964 Decree (Stb. 328) on Pesticides, as amended . . 6
August 4, 1964 Order No. J.2114 on Pesticides, as amended . . 6
Comparative Health Legislation: Control of Pesticides:
Netherlands 6
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RADIATION
Canada
Atomic Energy Control Regulations 7
Atomic Energy Control Act 7
France
Decree No. 67-228 of March 15, 1967, on Public Administra-
tion Rules Concerning Protection of Workers from the
Dangers of Ionizing Radiation 7
Order of Nov 27; 1968, on Approval of Institutions Quali-
fied to Undertake Controls for Protection of Workers from
Ionizing Radiation 8
Great Britain
The Ionising Radiations (Unsealed Radioactive Substances)
Regulations 1968, No. 780 8
The Ionising Radiations (Sealed Sources) Regulations 1969,
No. 808 9
Netherlands
Nuclear Energy Law (Feb 21, 1963) (Stb. 82), as amended ... 9
Health Laws and Regulations: Netherlands 10
SOLID WASTE
Canada
Natural Parks General Regulations 10
National Parks Act 10
France
Circular Letter of May 24, 1963, Concerning Departmental
Sanitary Rules 11
Decree No. 66-841 of Nov 10, 1968, Amending the Penal Code
and Related to Depositing of Dirt, Detritus and Other
Waste Materials 11
Germany Fed Rep of
The Waste Removal Law of June, 1972 11
Law of June 7, 1972 on the Disposal of Wastes 12
Great Britain
Deposit of Poisonous Waste Act 1972, c. 21 12
Japan
Dec 25, 1970 Waste Disposal and Cleaning Law, No. 137 .... 12
Sweden
Statute on Public Roads and Highways, 1943 13
WATER
Belgium
Discharge of Waste Waters from Iron-Smelting Works 13
Canada
Canada Shipping Act, Can. Stat. c27 (1970-72) - Oil Pollu-
tion Prevention Regulations 13
See SOLID WASTE (Canada) — Control No. 00838 10
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France
Law Curbing the Pollution of Sea Waters Through Hydrocarbons . 14
See SOLID WASTE (France) -- Control No. 00810 11
Germany Fed Rep of
Water and Earth 14
Great Britain
Prevention of Water Pollution in England and Wales 14
See SOLID WASTE (Great Britain) -- Control No. 00854 12
Switzerland
Ordinance on the Degradability of Washing, Rinsing and
Cleaning Products 15
United States
Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 .... 15
Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act, 33 U.S.C. 1001-1015 16
GENERAL
Canada
See SOLID WASTE (Canada) — Control Nos. 00837 and 00838 ... 10
Germany Fed Rep of
Environmental Protection 16
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AIR
Sweden Article/Source Title: "Sweden Sets New Auto Exhaust Control
Pollution Controls." Dept of State Airgram No. 01026
No. A-454. Amembassy, Stockholm. U.S. Dept
of State.
Date/Place of Publication: Nov 10, 1972, Stockholm
Pages: 1-2 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This is a State Department translation of an article in the
Swedish newspaper "Svenska Dagbladet" of Oct 28, 1972. The article describes
how Sweden intends to tighten controls on exhaust pollution by 1976, accepting
the standards set by the United States for its 1973 automobiles. The article
offers a discussion of the effects which Swedish controls will have on prices
of both domestic and imported cars in Sweden.
NOISE
France Article/Source Title: "March 31, 1948 Ordinance by Control
Prefect of Police Concerning Noise." Hygiene No. 00892
et securite, llth ed. J. Pluyette, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1971, Paris
Pages: 1266-1267 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Ordinance, issued by the Prefect of Police of the Depart-
ment of the Seine, forbids all noises or vibrations resulting from commercial,
industrial or craft operations, if these noises or vibrations are of such
a nature as to disturb public tranquility, health or safety. Furthermore,
all contractors, craftsmen or laborers must take measure to prevent excessive
noise caused by the tools or apparatuses which they use. This restriction
also applies to any type of motor used for commercial, industrial or other
purpose, as well as to all apparatuses, ventilators, and machines run by
these motors.
France Article/Source Title: "June 5, 1959 Ordinance by Control
the Prefect of Police Concerning Noise." No. 00895
Hygiene et securite, llth ed. J. Pluyette, comp.
Date/Place of Publication:1971, Paris
Pages: 1267-1268 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Ordinance, issued by the Prefect of Police of Paris, first
lists noises which are forbidden if they are unnecessarily caused. Among
these are noises of any kind arising from: work of any kind on the public
streets; motor vehicles travelling at high speeds; faulty or badly functioning
motor vehicle brakes or other parts; the handling of objects such as metal
sheets and rods, milk cans, gasoline cans, and garbage pails; and from
carpet beating. Among noises forbidden under all circumstances are those
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NOISE
France (Control No. 00893) continued:
resulting from: raucous, strident or musical motor vehicle horns; motor
vehicles with no silencing devices; the use of whistles and sirens; parades
after certain hours of the evening; public singing; and firing of guns in
public places. Depending on the time of day, restrictions are also placed
on noise from industrial activities as well as from musical instruments and
radio, phonograph and television equipment.
France Article/Source Title: "Instruction (November 1956) Control
on the Role of Industrial Physicians in the Pre- No. 00891^
vention and Certification of Noise Induced Occupa-
tional Diseases." Hygiene et securite, llth ed.
J. Pluyette, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1971, Paris
Pages: 1000-1003 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Instruction, issued by the Chief Industrial Physician to the
Divisional Industrial Physicians, refers to Table 42 of the "Decree No. 63-
405 of April 10, 1963 on the Prevention of and Compensation for Industrial
Accidents, "which, for the first time, extends compensation benefits to in-
clude "occupational deafness" caused by exposure to a noisy working environ- •
ment as well as acute deafness caused by accidents. The Instruction contains
provisions for the audiometric examination of both new and old employees
exposed to high noise areas, specifies the type of equipment to be used in
such examinations, stipulates that workers with abnormal auditory sensitivity
be removed from certain jobs, and presents guidelines for doctors to follow
in determining where cases of occupational deafness actually exist.
Germany Article/Source Title: Noise Pollution Control in Control
Fed Rep of the Federal Republic of Germany. Edmund C. Jann No. 00906
and Armins Rusis, comp and trans 1.
Date/Place of Publication: Jan 1970, Washington,
D.C.
Pages: 1-45 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This paper, prepared by members of the European Law Division,
Law Library, Library of Congress, summarizes West German noise-control
legislation on the Federal and State level and provides and English transla-
tion of pertinent West German laws. There are many Federal provisions,
according to one of the authorities cited, which, though perhaps not intended
as anti-noise measures, lend themselves effectively to the prevention of
noise. The present-day German courts appear to be making ingenious use of
general principles to reduce "the sound level of modern living." (This
paper was written before the 1972 amendment to the West German Constitution
which provided that the Federation and the States have concurrent legislative
powers in the matter of noise suppression.)
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NOISE
Italy Article/Source Title: II Codice della Strada Control
(Street Code), 4th ed. Michele Sperduti and No. 00983
Gian Luigi Rinaldi
Date/Place of Publication: 1972, Milan
Pages: 46-47; 112 Language: Italian
Source Repository: EPA
(As of now, there is no specific legislation in Italy concerning
noise problems. Basically, the matter is handled by means of administrative
ordinances [Unified Text of Law on Public Safety in: "Codice Penale, Codice
di Procedura Penale, Unico delle Leggi d.i P.S., and Regolamento e Leggi
Penali Speciali." Rome, 1966. p. 389 and 432.] which are enforced by police
authorities.) In addition to this approach, provisions for dealing with
noise are embodied in the "Codice della Strada" (Street Code). Articles 46,
47, and 112 of this Code deal with the use of acoustic devices and mufflers
on all automobiles: they also provide for silencers for all types of engines
and set acceptable limits for noise emitted by them.
Nether- Article/Source Title: "August 28, 1950 Traffic Control
lands Regulations." Wegenverkeerswetgeving, 10th ed., No. 00982
pt.l. W.M.E. Noach, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1970, Zwolle (Nether-
lands)
Pages: 169-370 Language: Dutch
Source Repository: EPA
Article 66 of these Regulations requires all motor vehicles to
have a horn; however, the volume of the sound emitted may not be less than
70 nor more than 104 decibels. Separate requirements are stated for police,
fire and ambulance sirens. This Article further states that motor vehicles
are forbidden from making noises exceeding certain levels as determined by
the Minister of Traffic and Waterways.
Sweden Article/Source Title: "General Regulations on Control
Public Order, 1956." Sveriges Rikes Lag. C.G. No. 00905
Hellquist, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1972, Stockholm
Pages: 1050-55 Language: Swedish
Source Repository: EPA
This ordinance contains certain provisions for controlling noise.
Section 6 prohibits use of explosives, fireworks and firearms by the general
public. Sections 7 and 8 grant local authorities wide latitude in issuing
regulations and individual injunctions to prevent noise nuisances. Section
12 allows authorities to prohibit certain activities, such as public dances,
which may cause noise or create disturbances. Except for certain types of
noise pollution regulated by environmental protection laws, motor vehicle
regulations or aviation laws, control of noise pollution is generally left
to local communities.
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PESTICIDES
France Article/Source Title: Enquete Internationale sur Control
la Legislation du DDT (International Inquiry No. 00994
into DDT Legislation). Comite Europeen Informa-
tion sur .to DDT
Date/Place of Publication: Apr 27, 1972, Paris
Pages: 1-144 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This publication, put out by the European Commission for Informa-
tion on DDT, lists and categorizes legislation dealing with the use of DDT
or its use in combination with other pesticides to combat pest damage to
certain types of vegetation. The list includes the legislation in 90
different countries and islands and in 25 U.S. states. Where the use of DDT
has been suspended or where it may not be used is also indicated. Two
appendixes are attached: one dealing with tolerances for DDT, ODD and DDE
(alone or in combination) residues under consideration or recommended for
specific foodstuffs by the Commission du Codex Alimentarius; the other is
the FAO/WHO Dec, 1970 Technical Report No. 474 listing daily maximum accept-
able doses, foodstuff tolerances, and the practical limits of DDT, ODD, and
DDE (alone or in combination) residues in dairy products and eggs.
Great Article/Source Title: "The Agriculture (Poisonous Control
Britain Substances) Act, 1952, 15 5 16 Geo. 6, § 1 Eliz. No. 00631
2, c. 60." Halsbury's Statutes of England, 3d
ed., v 1
Date/Place of Publication: 1968, London
Pages: 823-830 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This Act was passed to protect farm employees from poisonous pro-
ducts used in agriculture. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
and the Secretary of State may jointly make regulations controlling the use
of poisons and requiring certain clothing, equipment, and any other special
precautions necessary for the protection of farm workers. Section 9 lists
the substances which are considered as poisonous under the act and the list
may be enlarged by regulation. Inspectors are to be provided to enforce
compliance. An offense under this Act may bring a fine of up to 50 pounds
for the first conviction with a ten pound fine for each day of a continuing
offense thereafter.
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PESTICIDES
Great Article/Source Title: "The Agriculture (Poisonous Control
Britain Substances) (Extension) Order, 1960, No. 398." No. 00621
Statutory Instruments, 1960, Part I.
Date/Place of Publication:1961, London
Pages: 83-84 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This Order adds to the list of poisonous substances covered under
the Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) Act, 1952, c. 60, all substances with
a molecular structure of a "bridged six-membered ring with substituents in
the ring." The order became effective March 18, 1960.
Great Article/Source Title: "The Agriculture (Poisonous Control
Britain Substances) (Extension) Order, 1965, No. 1395." No. 00622
Statutory Instruments, 1965, Part II, Section 2
Date/Place of Publication: 1966, London
Page: 4115 Language: English
Source Repository: _EPA
This Order adds organo-tin corcpounds and nicotine and its salts
to substances which are controlled under the Agriculture (Poisonous Sub-
stances) Act, 1952, c.60, effective on July 21, 1965.
Great Article/Source Title: "The Agriculture (Poisonous Control
Britain Substances) (Extension) Order, 1966, No. 645." No. 00625
Statutory Instruments, 1966, Part II, Section 1
Date/PTace of Publication: 1966, London
Page: 1452 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This Order adds sulphuric acid to list of potentially dangerous
substances controlled by The Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) Act, 1952,
c.60.
Japan Article/Source Title: '"Law on the Control of Control
Poisonous and Other Virulent Agents." Law No. No. 00601
503, Dec. 28, 1950 as amended by Law No. 1515,
Dec. 25, 1970.
Date/Place of Publication: 1970, Tokyo
Pages: 557-374 Language: Japanese
Source Repository: EPA
This Law requires that any person intending to manufacture, im-
port, or sell agricultural chemicals specified in the Law as being poisonous
(parathion, EPN, BHC, etc.) must obtain the approval of the Minister of
Health and Welfare.
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PESTICIDES
Nether- Article/Source Title: "July 25, 1964 Decree (Stb. Control
Zends 328) or Pesticides as amended." Bestrijdings- No. OOr-06
irJOdelenwet 1962 en Meststoffenwet 1947. BJ.
Hof, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1970, Zwolle (Nether-
lands)
Pages: 26-46 Language: Dutch
Source Repository: EPA
Implementing the general 1962 law on pesticides, this Decree
specifies in detail who may buy, handle and use pesticides marked as
poisonous, the registration of such persons, the precautions that must be
taken and the facilities that must be available when these pesticides are
used, and the destruction and disposal procedures for empty, contaminated
pesticide packages.
Nether- Article/Source Title: "Aug. 4, 1964 Order No. J. Control
lands 2114 on Pesticides, as amended." Bestrijdings- No. 00607
middelunwot 1962 en Meststoffenwet 1947. B.I.
Hof, comp.
Hate/Place of Publication: 1970, Zwolle (Nether-
lands)
Pages: 47-152 Language: Dutch
Source Repository: EPA
This Order, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
and by the Minister of Public Health and Welfare, supplements the provisions
of the 1962 Pesticide Law and the 1964 implementing decree in regard to
packaging. The text and accompanying tables indicate Ln detail the informa-
tion that must be given on packaging labels and the list of pesticides for
which Government approval is required.
Nether- Article/Source Title: "Comparative Health Legisla- Control
lands tion: Control of Pesticides: Netherlands." No. 00614
International Digest of Health Legislation, v. 20,
no. 4.
Date/Place of Publication: 1969, Geneva
Pages: 637-644 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
Published by the World Health Organization, the cited text
summarizes in English major Dutch legislation on the control of poisons and
pesticides, including lengthy treatment of the July 12, 1962 Law on Pesticides
and the implementing Decrees of July 25, 1964 and Aug. 4, 1964.
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RADIATION
Canada Article/Source Title: "Atomic Energy Control Re- Control
gulations." SOR/60-119, 94 Can. Gaz. Pt. II, Nc. 00704
345 (April 13, 1960).
Date/Place of Publication: 1961, Ottawa
Pages: 344-357 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
These Regulations, as amended by SOR/70-504, 98 Can. Gaz. Pt. II,
1290 (Nov. 25, 1964) and SOR/72-301, 106 Can. Gaz. Pt. II, 1465 (Aug. 2, 1972),
are applicable to any person dealing in prescribed radioactive substances,
including uranium, throium, plutonium, radioactive substances of other
elements, and deuterium. These Regulations provide that employers of persons
who deal in quantities of prescribed radioactive substances in excess of the
scheduled quantities must arrange for medical examinations of those persons.
The health and safety provisions of these Regulations specify requirements
for atomic energy workers, permissible exposures, protective procedures and
equipment, and warning labels and signs.
Canada Article/Source Title: "Atomic Energy Control Act." Control
Can. Rev. Stat. c. A-19 (1970), v. 1. No. 00708
Date/Place of Publication:1970, Ottawa
Pages: 153-161 Languages: English/French
Source Repository: EPA
This Act, applying to all energy of whatever type derived from
or created by the transmutation of atoms, confers on the Atomic Energy Board
the powers, with the approval of the Governor in Council, to make regula-
tions for the encouragement of research and investigation with respect to
atomic energy; for the development, control, supervision, licensing, applica-
tion and use of atomic energy; for mining and for prospecting for prescribed
substances; and for the regulation of the production, import, export,
transportation, refining, possession, ownership, use or sale of prescribed
substances. The Minister, chosen by the Governor in Council, is empowered
to carry out research, utilize atomic power, purchase, lease, requisition
or expropriate any nuclear materials. He may also form companies with the
approval of the Governor General and assume direction of these companies
whose capital is owned by the Crown in right of Canada. Penalties for viola-
tion of the act are mentioned.
France Article/Source Title: "Decree No. 67-228 of March 15, Control
1967, on Public Administration Rules Concerning No. 00668
Protection of Workers from the Dangers of Ioniz-
ing Radiation." Hygiene § securite, llth ed.
J. Pluyette, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1971, Paris
Pages: 1060-1099 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
The provisions of this Decree apply to sections of the French
Labor Code concerning personnel exposed to radiation, with exceptions
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RADIATION
France (Control No. 00668) continued:
specified in Article I. The provisions of Title II concern all operations
which might lead to radiation contamination hazards. In order to protect
workers from radiation, restricted zones must be established around the
source of radiation and these zones limited to workers meeting specific medical
requirements. Title II deals with particular sources of radiation. The
terms and expressions used in the application of this Decree and subsequent
Orders of April 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, and 24, 1968, are established in the
appendices. These Orders, made pursuant to the Decree deal with, among other
things: general methods of radiation control; the use of dosimeters in
measuring and controlling employee exposure to radiation; and the institutions
responsible for radiation control. These Orders appear in "Hygiene and
securite," llth ed., pp. 1100-1119.
France Article/Source Title: "Order of November 27, 1968, Control
on Approval of Institutions Qualified to Under- No. 00672
take Controls for Protection of Workers from
Ionizing Radiation." Hygiene et securite, llth ed.
J. Pluyette, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1971, Paris
Pages: 1128-1129 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Order authorizes 11 organizations to undertake, for a
conditional three-year period, controls for protection of workers from
ionizing radiation. Similar orders extending such approval to other organiza-
tions are found in "Hygiene et securite," llth ed., pp. 1129-1130.
Great Article/Source Title: "The Ionising Radiations Control
Britain (Unsealed Radioactive Substances) Regulations No. 00686
1968, No. 780." Statutory Instruments 1968,
Part II, Section 1.
Date/Place of Publication: 1968, London
Pages: 2153-82 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
The district inspector is to be notified of any loss of radio-
active substances by accidental spilling, fire or explosion and must conduct
an investigation. In addition to observing provisions of this Act, employers
must restrict by every practicable means the exposure of employees to radia-
tion and prevent the inhalation of radioactive substances and contamination
of body or clothing. Radioactive areas in plants must be suitably marked and
adequate exhaust systems insta-led. Personnel must be given protective
clothing, breathing apparatus and adequate washing facilities. Monitoring
instruments must be installed to measure levels of contamination and excesses
must be reported immediately. Unsealed radioactive substances must be accounted
for and certain precautions against accidental spilling are required.
Personnel must be given proper instruction and supervision and periodic medical
examinations are required.
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RADIATION
Great Article/Source Title: "The Ionising Radiations Control
Britain (Sealed Sources) Regulations 1969, No. 808." No. 00687
Statutory Instruments 1969, Part II, Section 1.
Date/Place of Publication:1969, London
Pages: 2296-2315 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
All sealed sources of radiation must be accounted for and any
missing source reported to the district inspector. Workers nust be instructed
in the hazards of employment and necessary precautions. The employer must
take all practicable measures to protect workers from ionising radiation.
Dosimeters for measuring level of exposure must be worn and checked periodically.
Medical supervision is required. Radiation areas must be marked and notices
displayed. When an apparatus using radioactive material is energized, adequate
warning is to be provided. Periodic tests of every sealed source of radio-
active material for leakage are required. If any broken or leaking package
is discovered, protective measures must be taken and a report filled with
the district inspector.
Nether- Article/Source Title: Kernenergiewet (Nuclear Control
lands Energy Law) (Feb. 21, 1963) (Stb. 82), as No. 00717
amended. J.H. Vergregt, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1970, Zwolle (Netherlands)
Pages: 19-95 Language: Dutch
Source Repository: EPA
This Law embodies regulations regarding the production of nuclear
energy and the use of radioactive substances and apparatus emitting radiation.
The legislation establishes a Central Nuclear Energy Board, an Industrial
Energy Board, and a Scientific Nuclear Energy Board and outlines the functions
of each. Further, it prohibits the transportation, importation and exporta-
tion of fissile ores, the establishment or operation of a plant in which
nuclear energy may be liberated and in which fissile materials may be manu-
factured, converted or stored, or the installation or operation of equipment
destined to propel by nuclear energy a boat or vehicle without a license
issued by the Ministers of Economic Affairs and of Social Affairs and Public
Health. The law provides for the issuance of regulations to protect man,
animals, plants, and property from injury from radiation and for the shut
down of facilities endangering water, air and soil quality. The Law in its
entirety becomes effective on January 1, 1972.
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RADIATION
Nether- Article/Source Title: "Health Laws and Regulations: Control
lands Netherlands." International Digest of Health No. 00735
Legislation, v. 23, no. 1. World Health Organ!za-
tion.
Date/Place of Publication: 1972, Geneva, Switzerland
Pages: 84-92 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This article summarizes Dutch legislation on protection against
ionizing radiation, citing individual laws, amendments, and decrees. It
covers definition, licensing regulations for nuclear installations, materials,
and ores, as well as the transportation, importation and exportation of these
materials, and rules for the use and disposal of radioactive substances.
SOLID WASTE
Canada Article/Source Title: "Natural Parks General Control
Regulations." SOR Cons./1955, v. 3. No. 00837
Date/Place of Publication: 1955, Ottawa
Pages: 2446-2450 Languages: English/French
Source Repository: EPA
The Superintendent or the Park Medical Officer may determine
under the provisions of these Regulations, that a nuisance exists on privately
held premises and order the owner, lessee or occupant to abate the nuisance
and clean the area. If the person involved fails to abate the nuisance, the
Superintendent may take necessary steps to abate the nuisance, and the costs
shall be payable by the owner, lessee or occupant. Other provisions state
that all refuse must be destroyed or buried except where incinerators or
trash receptacles are provided. The Superintendent shall designate the places,
times and conditions when rubbish and matter of an offensive nature may be
disposed of.
Canada Article/Source Title: "National Parks Act." Control
Can. Rev. Stat. c. N-13 (1970), v. 5. No. 00858
Date/Place of Publication: 1970, Ottawa
Pages: 5413-5421 Languages: English/French
Source Repository: EPA
This Act, designed to preserve natural parks and to prevent
nuisances in them gives to the Governor in Council the power to make regula-
tions for the preservation, control and management of the parks; the manage-
ment and regulation of fishing, and the protection of fish, including the
prevention and remedying of any obstruction or pollution of waterways; the
preservation of public health and the prevention of diseases within the
confines of the parks; and the abatement and prevention of nuisances. (A
summary of this Act may also be found under the program: water.)
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SOLID WASTE
France Ar'tide/Source Title: "Circular Letter of May 24, Control
1963, Concerning Departmental Sanitary Rules." No. 00810
Journal Officiel de la Republique francaise.
Date/Place of Publication:Sep 24, 1963, Paris
Pages: 8592-594; 8600-601 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Letter, issued pursuant to Article I of the Public Health
Code, contains model rules for the guidance of prefects in issuing general
sanitary rules for application in the communes of their departments. Article
7 to 11 deal with provisions for disposing of trash in newly built or renovated
dwellings. Articles 80 to 96 contain provisions dealing with such general
aspects of waste disposal as the transportation of waste materials, the
collection of trash, and the disposal of the carcasses of dead animals. These
rules were amended on June 11, 1964 (see "Journal Officiel," of June 16, 1964,
p. 5174).
France Article/Source Title: "Decree No. 66-841 of November Control
10, 1968, Amending the Penal Code and Related No. 00809
to Depositing of Dirt, Detritus and Other Waste
Materials." Journal Officiel de la Republique
francaise.
Date/Place of Publication: Nov. 16, 1966, Paris
Page: 9963 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Decree stipulates that anyone who abandons, deposits or
discards solid waste materials of any kind, without authorization, in places
which do not belong to him is subject to punishment under the provisions
of Article R. 38 of the Penal Code.
Germany Article/Source Title: "The Waste Removal Law of Control
Fed Rep of June, 1972." Umweltschutz, 16. Fed. Rep. of No. 00968
Germany, Ministry of the Interior
Date/Place of Publication; July 7, 1972, Bonn
Pages: 1-29 Language: German
Source Repository: EPA
This issue of "Umweltschutz," a publication of the Federal Re-
public of Germany Ministry of the Interior on Questions of Water Management,
Clean Air Maintenance, Noise Abatement and Waste Removal, is devoted to
material relevant to the Federal Republic's Waste Removal Law of June, 1972,
which became effective on June 11, 1972. A brief introductory section pro-
vides information on the background of the law and summarizes its major points
Most of the issue is taken up by a reprinting of the law, as well as various
debates and resolutions in the Bundestag which led to the passing of the law.
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SOLID WASTE
Germany Article/Source Title: "Law of June 7, 1972 on the Control
Fed Rep of Disposal of Wastes." Bundesgesetzblatt. Tell I. No. 00802
Date/Place of Publication: June 10, 1972, Bonn
Pages: 873-880 Language: German
Source Repository: EPA
This Law states that wastes are to be disposed of in a manner that
does not impair the welfare of the general public, jeopardize wildlife,
disadvantageously affect the water, soil, or useful plants, contribute to
environmental pollution or noise, run counter to the importance of conserva-
tion of nature, agriculture, or urban construction, or disrupt or endanger
public safety. The Law defines solid waste, cites the obligation to dispose
of wastes, specifies disposal methods, sets provisions for the control and
licensing for the collection and transportation of solid wastes, and outlines
monitoring procedures. The Law also covers packaging and containers, criminal
violations, planning rules and procedures, and amendments to the Federal
health and building laws.
Great Article/Source Title: "Deposit of Poisonous Waste Control
Britain Act 1972, c. 21." Halsbury's Statutes of No. 00854
England. 3d ed.
Date/Place of Publication: 1972, London
Pages: 445-454 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This Act contains a prohibition against dumping any dangerous
waste, solid or liquid. The depositor is liable for any injury caused by
the deposit of poisonous waste. The owner of a commercial dump is not liable
for deposits of dangerous wastes unless he is notified of the deposit at
least three days prior to such deposit.
Japan Article/Source Title: Dec. 25, 1970 Waste Disposal Control
and Cleaning Law, No. 137. No. 00821
Date/Place of Publication: 1970, Tokyo
Pages: 149-155 Language: Japanese
Source Repository: EPA
This law, designed to preserve the life environment and promote
public health by providing for the appropriate disposal of wastes, distinguishes
between municipal (general) wastes and industrial wastes. Municipalities are
required to collect, transport, and dispose of general wastes or to have these
operations performed by private concerns; the latter being required to have
a municipal permit. Private concerns must observe national standards for waste
collection and disposal as set forth by Cabinet Order. It is incumbent on the
owners of industrial facilities to dispose of their industrial wastes, although
the municipalities may engage in industrial waste disposal independently or
jointly with the facility owner. These owners must likewise observe national
standards.
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SOLID WASTE
Sweden Article/Source Title: "Statute on Public Roads Control
and Highways, 1943." Sveriges Rikes Lag. No. 00820
C.G. Hellquist, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: 1972, Stockholm
Pages: B454-64 Language: Swedish
Source Repository: EPA
Section 5 of this Statute provides for maintenance of cleanliness
along public roads and highways. The "owner" of the road (generally the State)
is responsible for cleanliness of the entire road area, including parking and
rest areas. The "owner" of the road is further responsible for maintaining
an area of 25 meters along the right-of-way if it is open to the general
public.
WATER
Belgium Article/Source Title: "Discharge of waste waters Control
from iron-smelting works." Bulletin usuel des No. 00456
lois et arretes.
Date/Place of Publication: 1956, Brussels
Pages: 563-564 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
This Decree of Sept. 12, 1956, implementing water-pollution ban
of March 11, 1950, requires the proprietors of iron-smelting works to obtain
authorization for waste-water discharges from the authority having jurisdiction
over the receiving waters. Along with the request for authorization, the
proprietor must submit documents showing the tonnage of steel produced or
other daily output, a description of the method used tc treat waste waters
that were utilized for washing furnaces, for cooling purposes, or in rolling-
mill operations.
Canada Article/Source Title: "Canada Shipping Act, Can. Control
Stat. c27 (1970-72) - Oil Pollution Prevention No. 00511
Regulations." SOR/71-495 Can. Gaz. Pt. II, 1723
(Sept. 21, 1971).
Date/Place of Publication: Oct. 13, 1971, Ottawa
Pages: 1723-1734 Languages: English/French
Sour&e Repository: EPA
Part I of these regulations prohibits the discharge from any
ship of oil or oily mixtures into Canadian waters and fishing zones unless
such actjon is necessary to avoid loss of life or the loss or the stranding
of the ship or is a minimal and unavoidable aspect of the ship's operation.
It further requires the master of a ship to report immediately unauthorized
discharges or the imminence thereof. Part II enjoins all Canadian ships in
non-Canadian waters from discharging persistent oil or oily mixtures into the
water unless there is danger to the ship and to persons aboard. Part III
deals with the loading and unloading facilities in Canada and in its waters
and fishing zones and applies to all ships except Her Majesty's warships and
certain small vessels. Part IV contains regulations on the maintenance of
the oil record books. ,-
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WATER
Canada See SOLID WASTE (Canada) — Control No. 00838
France Ay tide/Source Title: "Law curbing the pollution Control
of sea waters through hydrocarbons." Journal No. 00458
officiel de la Pepublique francaise.
Date/Place of Publication:Dec. 29, 1964, Paris
Pages: 1179J-11792 Language: French
Source Reposito-j-y: EPA
This Law No. 64-1331 of Dec. 26, 1964, provides penalties for the
m.-i.^ter of a French vesse] who is found guilty of v.idating the International
Convent."on for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil. These penalties
are also applicable to the masters of foreign vessels if they violat" *he
provisions of this Law within French terr:torial waters.
France See SOLID WASTE (France) — Control No. 00810
Germany Article/Source Title: Wasser and Boden (Water and Control
Fed Rep of Earth), v. 24, no. 1. No. 00965
Date/Place of Publication: 1972, Hamburg-Blankenese
Pages: 1-7 Language: German
Source Repository: EPA
This issue of "Wasser und Boden" (Water and Earth) contains two
articles relating to water pollution. "The Water Engineer and Environmental
Conservation," a speech delivered by R. Zayc at the 1971 annual meeting of
the Federation of Water and Soil Engineers, deals in a general way with the
necessity for developing advanced technological methods to combat water
pollution. "Environmental Load - Techniques and Costs of Environmental Pro-
tection" by B. Boehnke discusses problems of communal water management in
light of the urgent need for securing the future supply of drinking water and
water for industrial use. It contains ten tables and graphs on population
growth, needs, and income, distribution of the social costs of antipollution
control, and investment costs.
Great Article/Source Title: Prevention of Water Pollu- Control
Britain tinn in England *r\A Wai^c Great Britain. Dept. No. 00975
o± the Environment.
Date/Place of Publication: Feb. 1, 1972
Pages: 1-7 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This paper first presents a very brief outline of the problems of
water pollution and methods of combatting it. The first main point of
discussion is the structure of the administration of sewage disposal and pre-
vention of water pollution; the duties and responsibilities of the central
government (Secretary of State for the Environment), the 29 River Authorities,
and the various local sewage disposal authorities are described. There is also
a discussion of a possible reorganization of water and sewage services. The
second point of consideration is existing legislation on pollution prevention.
The main provisions of each of the acts are presented.
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WATER
Great See SOLID WASTE (Great Britain) — Control No. 00854
Britain
Switzer- Article/Source Title: Qrdonnance sur la degrad- Control
land abilite des produits de lavage, de riiicage et de No. 01054
nettoyage'^Ordinance on the Degradability of
Washing, Rinsing and Cleaning Products). Switzer-
land. Federal Council
Date/Place of Publication: June 19, 1972, Bern
Pages: 1-4 Language: French
Source Repository: EPA
The Swiss Federal Council, acting under provisions of Article 23
of the Federal Law of October 8, 1971 on water pollution, requires through
this Ordinance that measures be taken to reduce the hazard from detergents.
The Ordinance defines the area of applicability, restricts compounds difficult
to degrade, makes mandatory the registering of detergents designed for domestic
use, delineates the responsibilities of the cantons, assigns testing and
verification costs, and prohibits the manufacture or sale of non-conforming
products.
United Article/Source Title: "Federal Water Pollution Control
States Control Act Amendments of 1972." Public Law No. 00468
92-500, 92d Congress S 2770.
Date/Place of Publication: Oct. 18, 1972, Washington,
B.C.
Pages: 1-89 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
The law proclaims two general goals: to attain wherever possible
by 1983 water clean enough for recreational use and for the protection and
propagation of fish and wildlife and by 1985 to have no discharges of pollutants
into the Nation's waters. The law extends Federal pollution control programs
to all U.S. waters and authorizes the Federal government to seek court in-
junctions against polluters when water pollution becomes an imminent danger
to health or livelihood. Further, the law sets deadlines for actions to
control water pollution from industrial sources, provides for more Federal
aid to local governments, and sets stricter control measures. It continues
and extends the water-quality standards program set up under earlier legisla-
tion. A new system of permits for discharges of pollutants into the Nation's
waters is established. Eliminating an earlier system of hearings and con-
ferences to compel compliance, the new law has stringent enforcement machinery,
with heavy penalties for violation.
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WATER
United Article/Source Title: "Pollution of the Sea by Oil Control
States Act, 33 U.S.C. 1001-1015." Current Laws, No. 00474
Statutes and Executive Orders, v. 2. U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency, comp.
Date/Place of Publication: Jan. 1972, Washington, D.C.
Pages: 1-7 Language: English
Source Repository: EPA
This act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily mixtures from
tankers, ships, or vessels over 20,000 tons gross tonnage to be constructed
after the effective date of this law, into a prohibited zone. All sea areas
within 50 miles from the nearest land are considered to be prohibited zones.
Excepted circumstances include actions to secure the safety of the ship,
prevent damage to ship or cargo; to save lives; unavoidable leakage, or the
outflow of residue from purification or clarification. Excepted discharges
include those, from the bilges of a ship, constituting an oily mixture con-
taining no oil other than lubricating oil which has drained or leaked from
machinery spaces. Other provisions deal with penalties for violation, liability
of vessles, suspension or revocation of licenses of officers of offending
vessels, enforcement personnel, and the maintenance of the oil record book.
Canada
Germany
Fed Rep of
GENERAL
See SOLID WASTE (Canada) — Control Nos. 00837 and 00838
Article/Source Title: Umweltschutz (Environmental Control
Protection), No. 15 Fed. Rep. of Germany. No. 01010
Federal Ministry of the Interior
Date/Place of Publication: June 2, 1972, Bonn
Pages: 1-25 Language: German
Source Repository: EPA
This issue of the environmental protection journal, published
regularly by the Federal Republic of Germany Interior Ministry, focuses its
attention on international collaboration. It contains an excerpt of a speech
on international environmental coordination by the Interior Minister to the
Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe; an article titled "Environmental
Protection - a NATO Task;" a discussion of the preparations for the U.N.
Conference on the Environment slated for Stockholm, including a list of
principles worked out by a preparatory committee; and a summary of joint
German-Dutch efforts to preserve clean air. The issue also contains the
German translation of an English language text called "Guiding Principles on
the International Aspects of Environmental Policies;" an announcement of an
international symposium on water monitoring to be held in Israel, and an
article on international standarization of methods for measuring air pollutants.
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