PB 231 665-18
Number 18
February 1974
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.
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can be provided when required. Full text translations, which are expen-
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quest translations.
A computerized search system is being developed which will allow future
retrieval of these summaries by:
c. type of document
legal/legislative/regulatory
management/planning
socio-economic
a. country
b. subject area
air
water
noise
pesticides
radiation
solid waste management
This series, devoted to summaries of government reports and other pertinent
literature and focusing on the legislative, organizational, economic, and
social aspects of environmental protection, supplements foreign scientific
and technical literature abstracted by other EPA information services.
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SWIRS
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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.
Office of Planning and Management
Office of International Activities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20460
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AIR
See WATER (Australia) Control No. 01217A ............ 56
Austria
Autos Take Our Breath Away ................... 1
Belgium
Dec 13, 1966 Royal Decree on the Approval of Laboratories and Agencies
for Sampling* Analyses, Tests and Research in Air Pollution Control 1
World Energy Conference .................... 2
Bulgaria
See GENERAL (Bulgaria) Control No. 01379A ........... 15
Caeohoalovakia
Jun 13, 1966 Order No. 45 of the Ministry of Health on the Establish-
ment and Protection of Healthy Living Conditions ........ 2
Jul 14, 1967 Instruction No. 34 ... on the Maximum Permissible
Concentrations of ... Harmful Substances in Air ........ 3
Finland
See GENERAL (Finland) -- Control No. 01118A ........... 17
Traffic: Paris in Apoplexy .................... 3
Concrete Actions Underway to Make the Air Purer and the Cities
Quieter ............................. 4
See WATER (France) Control No. 01183A ............. 60
Gorman Dm Rep
Jan 17, 1973, Fifth Implementing Order to the Land Use Law (Clean
Air Maintenance) ........................ 4
Apr 13, 1973: First Regulation Pursuant to the Fifth Implementing
Order of the Land Use Law (Limitation and Monitoring of I mmi ss ions
and Emissions) ........................ 5
See GENERAL (German Dem Rep) -- Control No. 01103A ........ 18
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Germany, Fed Rep of
A Programme for the Protection of the Human Environment 5
Everything for Fresh Air 6
Smog Warning Plan for the Rhine-Neckar Area 6
What are the Chances for Electro-Propulsion? 7
If Need Be, Cover Your Mouth With a Handkerchief 7
Slowly Drizzling 8
See WATER (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01009A 62
See SOLID WASTE (Germany, Fed Rep of) Control No. 01229A 51
See GENERAL (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control Nos. 01003A and 01233A . 19
See GENERAL (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 00957A 20
Great Britain
Another Look at London's Traffic 8
Natural Resources and the Environment 9
Leading Question 9
See GENERAL (Great Britain) Control No. 00957A 20
Japan
The Human Environment in Japan 10
Air Pollution Control in Japan 10
A Factual Study of Anti Pollution Measures of Various Countries ... 11
Pollution Control Investment by Japan 11
See WATER (Japan) -- Control No. 00779A 68
See SOLID WASTE (Japan) -- Control No. 00789A 52
Kuwait
See GENERAL (Kuwait) Control No. 01036A 21
Norway
Environmental Protection in Norway and Norway's National Parks. ... 12
Romania
See GENERAL (Romania) -- Control No. 01371A 22
Sweden
See GENERAL (Sweden) Control No. 01198A 24
See WATER (Sweden) Control No. 01205A 71
SttitzerlanS
Long-Distance Central Heating is Environmentally More Suitable. What
the Canton of Zurich Has Attained and Planned 13
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USSR
On the Problem of Protection of an Atmospheric Basin from Industrial
Pollution 13
Hygienic Evaluation of Standards for Limiting Discharges from
Industrial Enterprises into the Atmosphere 14
GENERAL
Australia
See WATER (Australia) Control No. 01028A 55
See WATER (Australia) Control No. 01217A 56
Bulgaria
Mar 19, 1966 Decree on the State Sanitary Inspectorate 15
Canada
Department of Fisheries and Forestry. Annual Report for the Fiscal
Year Ended March 31, 1971 15
Czeahoelovakia
Planning and Development and Settlements of Rural Areas in the
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic 16
Information Report of the Czech Government Environmental Council. . 16
The Future of Urban Government 16
See AIR (Czechoslovakia) Control No. 01077A 2
Finland
Nov 20, 1970 Ordinance No. 722 on the Environmental Protection
Commission 17
List of the Main Governmental Conservation Agencies in Finland. . . 17
Survey of National Facilities and Resources Serving the International
Exchange of Information in the Field of Environment 17
France
The Environment and the Quality of Life in the Mediterranean Countries 18
German Dem Rep
May 14, 1970 Law ... on Land Use in the German Democratic Republic
(Land Use Law) 18
See WATER (German Dem Rep) -- Control No. 01170A 61
111
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Germany. Fed Rep of
Technology as a Friend to the Environment Methods and Products . . 19
Programs, But No Plans 19
See SOLID WASTE (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01229A. ... 51
Great Britain
Second Report: Three Issues in Industrial Pollution 20
Pollution: Nuisance or Nemesis? A Report on the Control of
Pollution 20
See AIR (Great Britain) -- Control No. 01209A 9
See NOISE (Great Britain) -- Control Nos. 00901C and 01177A. ... 31
Japan j
ffapan's Central Council for Environmental Pollution Control Suggests
Comprehensive, Long-Range Goals 21
Kuuiait
Human Environment, Kuwait. National Report 21
Malta
Country Monograph on Problems Relating to Environment Malta. . ; . 22
Mexico
The Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment 22
Romania
Law [No. 9 of June 20, 1973 On the Protection of the Environment]
On Environmental Protection Passed 22
Sweden
How Do We Want Our World? 23
Building Industry 23
Sweden's National Report to the United Nations on the Human Environ-
ment 23
Design of the Swedish National Environmental Information System. . 24
Switzerland
The Organization and Tasks of the New Federal Office of Environmental
t Protection 24
!
Problems of Interactio of Man With the Natural Environment .... 24
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Australia
See WATER (Australia) Control No. 01217A 56
Fvanae *
The Situations as Regards French Steelworks 25
See AIR (France) Control No. 01182A 4
See WATER (France) Control No. 01183A 60
Ge&nan Dem Rep
May 14, 1970, Fourth Implementing Order to the Land Use Law - Protec-
tion Against Noise 26
See GENERAL (German Dem Rep)' Control No. 01103A 18
Germany* Fed Rep~of
Instructions for the Measurement of Motor Vehicle Noise, New Version
of Sep 13, 1966 (VKB1. S. 531) 26
Air Navigation Law in the Version of Nov 14, 1968 (BGB1 I S. 1114)
Excerpts 27
Nov 28, 1968 Regulations on Admissions to Air Traffic (BGB1 I, S.
1263) Excerpts 27
Air Traffic Regulations in the Version of Aug 10, 1963 (BGB1 I S.
652) Excerpts 27
Mar 30, 1971 Law on the Protection Against Aircraft Noises (BGB1 S.
282) 27
Traffic Noise -- An Act of Nature? 28
A Reduction of Aircraft Noise Is Not Presently in Sight 29
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) Control No. 00964A 5
See GENERAL (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control Nos. 01003A
and 01233a 19
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of ) -- Control No. 01208A 6
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of ) -- Control No. 01223A 7
See SOLID WASTE (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01229A .... 51
Gveat Britain
The Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963, C. 41 29
The Road Traffic Act, 1960, 8 & 9 Eliz. 2, C. 16, As Amended
by the Road Traffic Act, 1962, 10 & 11 Eliz. 2, C. 59 30
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The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Exemption) Regulations, 1969, N. 419,
As Amended ........................... 30
The Noise Abatement Act, 1960, 8 § 9 Eliz. 2, C. 68 ........ 30
The Public Health (Recurring Nuisances) Act, 1963, C. 25 ..... 31
The Town Police Clauses Act, 1889, 52 § 53 Viet., C. 14 ...... 31
Environment Issues Sway the Planners ............... 31
Environmental Planning ...................... 32
vvSee AIR (Great Britain) -- Control No. 01178A ........... 8
Japan
Motor Vehicle Noise ........................ 33
See SOLID WASTE (Japan) Control No. 00789A ........... 52
See AIR (Japan) Control Nos. 01002A and 01193A ......... 11
Noinxty
See AIR (Norway) Control No. 01018A .............. 12
Romania
See GENERAL (Romania) -- Control No. 01371A ............ 22
PESTICIDES
Bulgaria
See GENERAL (Bulgaria) Control No. 01379A ............. 15
Finland
Jan 30, 1970 Ordinance No. 93 on Pesticides ............. 34
German. ,
See WATER (German) Dem Rep) -- Control No. 01170A .......... 61
Germany, Fed Rep of
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) --Control No. 00964A ......... 5
Great Britain
See GENERAL (Great Britain) Control No. 00957A .......... 67
Italy
Position of the Study Group on Damage From Anti-Parasite Products . . 35
Legislation ............................. 36
Japan
See AIR (Japan) Control No. 01002A ................ 11
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Poland
May 21, 1963 Law on Poisonous Substances 36
Dec 28, 1963 Order on Labeling Poisonous Substances 37
Dec 28, 1963 Order Establishing Lists of Toxic and Dangerous
Substances 37
Romania
See GENERAL (Romania) -- Control No. 01371A 37
RADIATION
Bulgaria
See GENERAL (Bulgaria) -- Control No. 01379A 38
Canada b
Canadian Nuclear Power Development 38
Germany* Fed Rep of
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 00964A 38
See WATER (Germany, Fed REp of) Control Nos. 01009A and 01206A. 62
Great. Britain
Radioactive Substances (Civil Defence) Exemption Order 1962, No. 2641 39
Radioactive Substances (Testing Instruments) Exemption Order 1962,
No. 2643 39
Radioactive Substances (Luminous Articles) Exemption Order 1962,
No. 2644 39
Radioactive Substances (Exhibitions) Exemption Order 1962, No. 2645 40
Radioactive Substances (Storage in Transit) Exemption Order 1962.
No. 2646 40
Great Britain
Radioactive Substances (Phosphatic Substances, Rare Earth, etc.)
Exemption Order 1962, no. 2648 40
Radioactive Substances (Lead) Exemption Order 1962, No. 2649 ... 40
Radioactive Substances (Uranium and Thorium) Exemption Order 1962,
No. 2710 41
Radioactive Substances (Prepared Uranium and Thorium Compounds)
Exemption Order 1962, No. 2711 41
Radioactive Substances (Geological Specimens) Exemption Order 1962,
No. 2712 41
VII
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Radioactive Substances (Waste Closed Sources) Exemption Order
1963, No. 1831 ............................ 41
Radioactive Substances (Schools, etc.) Exemption Order 1963, No. 1832 . . 42
Radioactive Substances (Hospitals' Waste) Exemption Order 1963, No. 1833. 42
Radioactive Substances (Thorium-X) Exemption Order 1963, No. 1834 .... 42
Radioactive Substances (Attachments to Lightning Conductors) Exemption
Order 1963, No. 1835 ......................... 42
Radioactive Substances (Precipitated Phosphate) Exemption Order 1963, No.
1836 .................................. 43
Radioactive Substances (Tokens for Vending Machines) Exemption Order
1968, No. 935 ............................. 43
Radioactive Substances (Vouchers for Encashment Machines) Exemption Order
1968, No. 936 ............................. 43
Nuclear Installations Act 1965, C. 57 .................. 43
Nuclear Installations (Insurance Certificate) Regulations 1965, No. 1823. 44
Nuclear Installations (Excepted Matter) Regulations 1965, No. 1826. ... 44
Nuclear Installations Regulations 1971, No. 381 ............. 44
Radiological Protection 1970, C. 46 ................... 45
Expert Pollution ............................. 45
Is There a Peaceful Atom? ........................ 45
See GENERAL (Great Britain) Control No. 00957 ............. 20
Hungary
See WATER (Hungary) Control No. 01091A ................ 68
Japan
See SOLID WASTE (Japan) -- Control No. 00789A .............. 52
See AIR (Japan) -- Control No. 01002A .................. 52
See GENERAL (Romania) -- Control No. 01371A ............... 22
Switzerland
Future Nuclear Power Plants: Where They Are Needed, From Lake Geneva
to Lake Constance ........................... 46
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USSR.
May 31, 1963 Regulations on Work With Natural Radioactive Substances
in the Rare Metal Industry 47
Jun 12, 1964 Regulations on Collection, Removal and Burial of Radioactive
Wastes 47
Aug 25, 1969 Radiation Safety Standards 47
See SOLID WASTE (USSR) -- Control No. 01491A 53
SOLID WASTE
Australia
See WATER (Australia) Control No. 01217A 56
frazil
See WATER (Brazil) Control No. 00966A 57
Canada
Garbage Dumps Here For Years, Auld Tells Anti-Pollution Group 48
Franoe
See AIR (France) -- Control No. 01182A 4
German Dem Rep
See GENERAL (German Dem Rep) -- Control No. 01103A 18
See WATER (German Dem Rep) -- Control No. 01170A 61
Germany * Fed Rep of
Forests Free of Derelict Cars 50
Standpoint: Solid Wastes Are But Misplaced Raw Materials 50
Refuse Becomes the Top Problem 51
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 00964A 5
See GENERAL (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control Nos. 01003A and 01233A .... 19
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01208A 6
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01230A 7
Great Britain
See GENERAL (Great Britain) -- Control No. 00959 20
See AIR (Great Britain) -- Control No. 01213A 9
Japan
Environmental Sanitation and Environmental Pollution Control 52
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See AIR (Japan) -- Control No. 00780A 10
See AIR (Japan) Control No. 01002A and 01193A 11
Romania
See GENERAL (Romania) Control No. 01317A 22
Switzerland
The State of Refuse Disposal in Switzerland as of Jan 1, 1971 53
USSR
Mar 18, 1961 Regulations on Urban Sanitation 53
Dec 13, 1968 Principles of Land Legislation of the USSR and Union Republic 54
May 14, 1970 Decree Establishing Regulations on State Control of Land Use 54
May 14, 1970 Decree on Administrative Responsibility for Violation of Land
Law 54
Jul 1, 1970 Land Code of the RSFSR (Russian Republic) 55
WATER
Australia
Annual Report. The Engineering and Water Supply Department, South Australia
(Year Ended 30th June, 1971) 55
Water Pollution in Australia: Report from the Senate Select Committee on
Water Pollution 55
National Capital Development Commission. Fifteenth Annual Report, 1 July
1971 - 30 June 1972 56
Austria
Expensive Current from the Danube? Environmentalists Fear Chain of Power
Plants will Cost the Landscape its Charm 56
Belgium
An Achievement in the Fight Against Pollution: The Purification of
Coastal Wastewaters 57
See AIR (Belgium) Control No. 00781A 2
frazil
Annals of the First Symposium on Environmental Pollution; V.4: Water
Pollution Committee 57
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Pollution, Up To What Point and How Much? ................ 57
See GENERAL (Bulgaria) -- Control No. 01379A ............... 15
Canada
Canada To Play Prominent Role in United Nations FAO Conference ...... 58
Cleanup of Great Lakes on Davis Agenda in U . S ............... 58
Czechos lovakia
Water Management, Series A ....................... 58
See AIR (Czechoslovakia) -- Control No. 01077A .............. 2
See GENERAL (Czechoslovakia) Control No. 01017A ............ 16
Finland
See GENERAL (Finland) Control No. 01118A ............... 17
France
Textiles and the Environment: Study on a Current Problem by Students at
the Roubaix Institute of technology ................. 60
See NOISE (France) Control No. 01181A ................ 25
German Dem Rep
The Sullied Saale River ......................... 61
Man and His Beautiful Planet ...................... 61
See GENERAL (German Dem Rep) -- Control No. 01103A ........... 18
Germany* Fed Rep of
Environmental Protection, No. 14 .................... 62
Then the Rhine is Dead: Industrial and City Planning From Basel to
Mainz ................................ 62
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) Control No. 00964A ........... 5
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01208A ........... 6
See AIR (Germany, Fed Rep of) -T Control No. 01230A ........... 7
Germany^ Fed Rep of
See GENERAL (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control Nos. 01003A and 01233A. . . 19
See SOLID WASTE (Germany, Fed Rep of) -- Control No. 01229A ....... 51
Great Britain
The Water Resources (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 1965, C. 38. 63
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The Oil in Navigable Waters (Ships' Equipment) Regulations, 1956, 1957 ... 64
The Oil in Navigable Waters (Enforcement of Convention) Order, 1958 ..... 64
The Oil in Navigable Waters (Prohibited Sea Areas) (Extension of Canadian
Zone) Order, 1961 ............................ 64
The Oil in Navigable Waters (Jersey) Order, 1966. 65
The Oil in Navigable Waters (Shipping Casualties) Order, 1971 ........ 65
The Harbours Act, 1814, 54 Geo. 3, c. 159 .................. 65
The Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, 10 S 11 Viet., c. 27 .... 65
The Public Health Act, 1875, 38 § 39 Viet., c. 55 .............. 66
The Public Health Act, 1936, 26 Geo. 5 $ Edw. 8, c. 49 ........... 66
The Clean Rivers (Estuaries and Tidal Waters) Act, 1960, 8 § 9 Eliz. 2, c. 54 66
The Boarder Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1951, 15 S 16 Geo.
6 § 1 Eliz. 2, c. 7 ........................... 67
Marine Pollution by Dumping ......................... 67
See GENERAL (Great Britain) Control No. 00957A .............. 20
See AIR (Great Britain) Control Nos. 01209A and 01213A .......... 9
Hungary
Jan 23, 1966 Government Decree No. 5 Concerning Harmful Pollution of
Waters and the Fines Applicable to the Discharge of Effluents ...... 68
Japan
Water Pollution Control in Japan ...................... 32
Pollution-Related Diseases and Relief Measures in Japan ........... 68
Federal Water Pollution Control Act ..................... 69
See AIR (Japan) Control No. 00780A .................... 10
See AIR (Japan) Control Nos. 01002A and 01193A .............. 11
Kuwait
See GENERAL (Kuwait) Control No. 01036A ................. 21
Mexico
Water Pollution, the World's Worst Threat ................. 70
Norway
See AIR (Norway) -- Control No. 01018A ................... 12
Poland
See PESTICIDES (Poland)- Control No. 01416A ................ 36
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Romania
See GENERAL (Romania) -- Control No. 01371A ............... 22
Sweden
Environmental Protection at Frovifors Bruk ................ 71
See GENERAL (Sweden) -- Control No. 01198A ................ 24
State of Sweage Treatment in Switzerland on Jan 1, 1971 ......... 71
State of Sewage Purification Plants in Switzerland as of Jan 1, 1971. . . 72
State of Wastewater Purification in Switzerland on Jan 1, 1971 ...... 72
State of Water Protection Works in Switzerland .............. 72
Annual Report of the EAWAG 1971 ..................... 73
Proportion of the Number of Inhabitants of Switzerland Who Can be Served by
Communal Water Treatment Plants to Total Population of Switzerland . . 73
National Council: River Debate on Navigable Waterways .......... 74
Potable Water from the Rhine ....................... 74
See RADIATION (Switzerland) Control No. 01211A ............ 46
See SOLID WASTE (Switzerland) Control No. 00998A ........... 53
USSR
See SOLID WASTE (USSR) -- Control No. 01491A ............... 53
See SOLID WASTE (USSR) Control Nos. 01492A, 01492B and 01492C ..... 54
See SOLID WASTE (USSR) Control Nos 01492D ............... 55
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AUSTRALIA
FH(B)
NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 1 JOLY 1971 -
30 JUNE 1972
ADSTSALIA. NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-71 IDf 01217A
ALSO SE
"WATER SOLID WASTE NOISE GENERAL
AUSTRIA
PM(B)
'AUTOS TAKE OCR BREATH AWAY.'
ARBEITEE ZEITUNG
GERMAN
ALSO ST
03/21/73 PGS 3
EPA
ID« 01192A
THIS ARTICLE SUMMARIZES DATA ON ATP POLLUTICN IN VIENNA, RELEASED BY THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY
FOP HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE MINISTRY ATTRIBUTES THE POLLUTION CHIEFLY TO
AUTOMOTIVE AND HOUSEHOLD EXHAUSTS. THE RBFOET SHOWS THAT THERE HAS A SO PERCENT AVERAGE DECLINE
IN CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE AIR IN THE CITY CENTER AFTEE THE PROCLAMATION OF A PEDESTRIAN-ONLY
ZONE IN DOWNTOWN VIENNA. TO COMBAT AUTOMOTIVE POLLUTION, THE MINISTRY RECOMMENDS THE PROMOTION
OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, STRICTER AUTOMOBILE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEWLY-LICENSED VEHICLES AND
MORE RIGOROUS CHECKS ON THOSE ALREADY ON THE ROAD, AND STAGGERED WORK HOURS. TO REDUCE AIR
POLLUTANTS FROM HOUSEHOLD HEATTNS, THE MINISTRY ARSUES FOR THE USE OF ELECTRICITY, SAS AND
REMOTE-SOURCE HEATING. THE ACCOMPANYING GRAPHS SHOW MEASUREMENT RESULTS FOR A 24-HOUR PERIOD BY
LOCATION AND BY POLLUTANT. A PROTECTIVE GREEN AREA REGISTERED THE LEAST AMOUNT OF CARBON
MONOXIDE. THE MEASUREMENTS WERE TAKEN IN 1971 AND 1972.
BELGIUM
LR(A)
"DEC 13, 1966 ROYAL DECREE ON THE APPROVAL OF LABORATORIES AND AGENCIES FOR SANPL-
-" MONITEUR BELGE.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/67 FGS 11*20-21 IDt 00436B
ALSO FLEMISH
INS, ANALYSES, TESTS AND RESEARCH IN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL.
00/00/67
THIS DECREE STATES CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR THE APPROVAL BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF
LABORATORIES OP AGENCIES CHARGED WITH SAMPLING, ANALYSES, TESTS AND RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL, AS PROVIDED ?CR IN THE "DEC 28, 196U LAW ON THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION."
CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE MET RELATE TO: THE POSSESSION OF APPROPRIATE PREMISES, EQUIPMENT AND
INSTRUMENTATION; THE AVAILABILITY OF THE APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL STAFF; THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
DIPECTOP; AND THE WILLIN3NESS OF LABORATORY OFFICIALS TO PERMIT INSPECTION OF FACILITIES AND TO
SUBMIT REPORTS ON RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AS HELL AS ON LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND EXPENDITURES.
FURTHERMORE, THE DIRECTOR AND CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF SUCH LABORATORIES MAY NOT BE EITHER DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH FIRMS WHICH PRODUCE POLLUTION CREATING OR POLLUTION COMBATTING
DEVICES. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH APPROVAL MAY BE WITHDRAWN ARE ALSO STATED.
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BELGIUM
P«(B)
"WORLD ENERGY CONFERENCE." ENERGY INTERNATIONAL
FUTTLEY, E.
ENGLISH 03/00/72 FGS 13-1H
ALSO SE *WOPLD ENERGY CONFERENCE
HATER
LOC
IDI 00781A
THIS ARTICLE CONSTITUTES THE MINUTES OF TWO COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF THE WORLD ENERGY CONFERENCE,
LISTING ATTENDANCE AND REMARKING ON THE REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED NATIONS: "STATUS REPORT ON
THE ENVIRONMENT AS AFFECTED BY ENERGY PRODUCTION." THE REPORT DISCUSSES RESPONSIBILITY FOR
POLLUTION, MEASURES WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN A3AINST AIR POLLUTION AND THERMAL POLLUTION OF WATER,
AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF COUNTERMEASURES.
BULGARIA
IS (A)
"MAP 19, 1966 DECREE ON THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE."
V. 13.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CPNP.
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 538-539 IDt
*GENERAI WATER PESTICIDES RADIATION
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
EPA
01379A
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
LR(A)
"JUN 13, 1966 ORDER NO. US 0? THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
PROTECTION OF HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 18.
WORID HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PCS 327-3UO ID* 01077A
WATER GENERAL
THIS ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION ORDER IS CONCERNED WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROTECTION OF
HEALTHY LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS; SPECIFICALLY WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF CLEAN AIR, WATER,
AND SOIL CONDITIONS; FOOD HYGIENE; DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN; AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE WORKING
ENVIRONMENT. AMONG ITS PROVISIONS, THIS ORDER PROVIDES THAT HEALTH PROTECTIVE ZONES MUST BE
ESTABLISHED AROUND FACTORIES EMITTING AIR POLLUTANTS AND AROUND WATER SOURCES USED AS MAJOR
POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES. IT FURTHER STIPULATES THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AREAS MUST
TAKE INTO ACCOUNT MEANS FOR THE PREVENTION OF WATER, AIR, AND SOU POLLUTION. THE OFFICIAL
CZECH-LANGUAGE TEXT OF THIS ORDER APPEARS IN SHIRKA ZAKONU, JUNE 29, 1966, P. 189-198.
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AIR
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
LR(A)
"JUL 14, 1967 INSTRUCTION NO. 34 ... ON THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS
0* ... HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN AIR." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 660-662 IDf 01077B
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE HftXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF THE HOST IHPORTANT HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES FOUND IN THF AIP, ISSUED BY THE CHIEF HYGIBNIST OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA IN CONCERT WITH
THE MINISTRY OP AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND OTHER RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES, LIST THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE SHOPT-TERM CONCENTRATIONS AND AVERAGE DAILY CONCENTRATIONS OF A NUMBER OF AIR
POLLUTANTS. THE EE3IONAL HYGIENIST MAY GRANT, HOWEVER, EXEMPTIONS FROM THESE LEVELS, BUT HE
MAY ALSO IMPOSE STRICTER STANDAPDS OR EVEN RELAX THE STANDARDS TEMPORARILY. THE MAXIMUM
PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUAL PLANT
PRECINCTS OR WITHIN HEALTH PROTECTION ZONES SET UP AROUND SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION IF THE ZONE
HAS BEEN PROPERLY DELIMITED BY THE LAND PLANNING ASENCY. THE OFFICIAL CZECH LANGUAGE TEXT OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS CONTAINED IN HYGIENTCKE PREDPISY, NO. 30, 1967.
FINLAND
LR(A)
"NOV 20, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 722 ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION"
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 704 ID# 01118A
*GENERAL HATEP
FRANCE
PM(B)
"TRAFFIC: PARIS IN APOPLEXY."
DU ROY, ALBERT
FRENCH OK/22/73
L'EXPRESS, NO. 1136.
FGS 31-33
ID*
EPA
01175A
THIS ARTICLE, UNDER THE SUBTITLE "SCARCELY WAS THE BELTWAY JOINED THAN IT IS ALREADY THREATENED
BY SUFFOCATION," EXAMINES IN DETAIL THE TRAFFIC SITUATION IN PARIS AND BAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
ITS IMPROVEMENT. AMONS THE LATTER ARE METHODS FOR DISSUADING AUTOMOBILE USE, PROMOTION OF SUBWAY
TRANSIT WITHIN DOWNTOWN PAPIS, COORDINATTCN OF MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, AND ABOVE ALL THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SIN3LE TRANSIT AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE TO THE ELECTORATE. THE ARTICLE ALSO CITES
THE DISDAIN WITH WHICH EXISTING LIMITATIONS CN MOTOR VEHICLE USE IS TREATED AND SCORES THE
GOVERNMENT FOR FAVCPING AUTOMOBILES FOR THE 1AXES THAT THEY BPING IN.
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AI*
F«?.NCE
PM(B)
"CONCRETE ACTIONS UNDEPWAY TO MAKE THE AIP POPEE AND THE CITIES QOIETEP." LA
VOIX DO NOP.D.
JOUTZ, DANIELLE EPA
FRENCH 03/09/73 PCS 1-21* IDI 01182A
ALSO LSB, SE
NOISE SOLID WASTE
UNDER A BANNER HERALDING A MULTI-FRONT OFFENSIVE AGAINST POLLUTION, TBIS ARTICLE SURVEYS AIP,
NOISE, AND SOLID-WASTE POLLUTION ACPOSS FPANCE, OUTLINES THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF POLLUTION, AND
NOTES THE PROGRESS BEING MADE TOWARD LOWER POLLUTION LEVELS. THE AUTHOR REPORTS THAT SULFUR POLLU-
TION IN THE ATMOSPHERE OVER PARIS HAS DROPPED BY 10% AND CARBON-MONOXIDE POLLUTION BY 30X IN RECENT
YEARS, WITH ACHIEVEMENTS GFADUALLY BEING CHALKED OP IN REDUCING THE LEAD CONTENT OF THE AIR; THAT
52X OF NERVOUS ILLNESSES MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO NOISE; THAT 90,000 TICKETS HAVB BFEN ISSUED TO
MOTORISTS WHOSE VEHICLES EXCEEDED PEPHISSIBLE NOISE-EHISSION LEVELS; AND THAT 600,000 CARS ARE
JUNKED EACH YEAR IN FRANCE. THE ARTICLE PINPOINTS ORDINANCES RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING THE INCIDENCE
OF POLLUTION, MENTIONS AND DESCPIBES METHODS USED TOWAPD THAT END, AND POINTS UP THE WORK YET TO BE
DONE
FRANCE
PM(B)
"TEXTILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT" STUDY ON A CURPENT PROBLEM BY STUDENTS AT THE
EOUBAIX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOL03Y." IA VOIX DO NORD.
EPA
FRENCH OU/13/73 PGS 89 ID# 01183A
ALSO SE
*WATER NOISE
GERMAN DEM REP
LR(A)
"JAN 17, 1973, FIFTH IMPLEMENTING OPDEP TO THE LAND USE LAW CLEAN AIR MAIN-
TENANCE,"
GERMAN
OU/2U/73 PCS 157-162
ID*
EPA
01092A
THIS CLEAN-AIR MAINTENANCE ORDER, ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS AND
THE MINISTERS OF HEALTH, IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE CITIZENRY IN KEEPING HITH
THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY; TO IMPROVE WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS;
AND TO PROTECT PLANTS AND ANIMALS AS WELL JS STATE AND PERSONALLY-OWNED PROPERTY. INDUSTRIAL
FIRMS AND COOPERATIVES ARE REQUIRED TO LIMIT THE FORMATION OH EMISSION OF AIR POLLUTANTS OR TO
REDUCE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF UNAVOIDABLE AIR 'POLLUTION BY APPROPRIATE MEASURES. THE ORDER
COVERS: PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF ANTI-AIR POLLUTION MEASURES; THE RESPONSIBILITY OF STATE
AND LOCAL BODIES; DEFENSIVE ACTION IN THE EVENT OF UNUSUAL AND SERIOUS IMMISION SITUATIONS;
THE DUTIES INCUMBENT ON POLLUTION-PRODUCING FACILITIES; THE EQUALIZATION OF ECONOMIC BURDENS
OCCASIONED BY ANTI-POLLUTION MEASUPES; AND THE RECOURSE OF ONE PLANT IN THE EVENT OF POLLUTION
HAZARDS FPOM AN OTHER. IT ALSO COVERS MONITORIN3 SYSTEMS, COMPENSATION CLAIMS, AND PENALTIES.
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A IP
GEFH.SN DEM RE?
LE (A)
"A?E 13, 1973: FIRST REGULATION PURSUANT TO THE FIFTH IMPLEMENTING ORDER OF THE
LAND USE LAW (LIMITATION AND MONITORING OF IMMISSIONS AND EMISSIONS)" GESETZBLATT DER
EPA
GERMAN OU/2U/73 PGS 162-172 ID* 01092B
. . (DDR)
THIS REGULATION, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, IS ENTITLED THE FIRST REGULATION
PURSUANT TO THE FIFTH IMPLEMENTING ORDER TO THE LAND USE LAW; CLEAN ATP MAINTENANCE
LIMITATION AND MONITORING OF IMMISIONS AND EMISSIONS (AIR POLLUTANTS). THE REGULATION SETS
STANDARDS FOR EMISSION AND IMMISSION CONCENTRATIONS. IT COVERS THE DETERMINATION OF
IMMISSION LIMITATION VALUES; IMMISSION CONTROL; HYGIENIC SURVEYS AS A PART OF CAPITAL
INVESTMENT PLANNING; LIMITATION OF ANTICIPATED IMMISSIONS; THE PART THAT DISTRICT COUNCILS PLAY
IN DETERMINING EMISSION LIMITATION VALUES; EMISSION CONTROL; AND MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN THE
EVENT OF SITUATIONS INVOLVING EXTREME IMMISSION CONCENTRATIONS. APPENDED TO THE REGULATION ARE
ANNEXES AND CHARTS LISTING THE MAXIMUM IMMISSION VALUES FOR VARIOUS HARMFUL SUBSTANCES (SHORT
AND LONGTERM VALUES), COMPUTATION METHODS FOR ASCERTAINING IMMISSION VALUES, FORMULAS FOR
COMPUTING PERMISSIBLE EMISSIONS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, AND POLLUTION FEES.
3EF.MAN DEM REP
LB(A)
"MAY 1", 1970 LAW ... ON LAND USE IN THE 3ERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAND USE
LAW)." GESETZBLATT DER DEUTSCHEN DEMOKRATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. I, 1970.
EPA
GERMAN 05/28/70 PGS 67-7(J ID* 01103A
*GENERAL WATEF SOLID WASTE NOISE
3EPMANY,FIE REP OF
PM(A)
A PROGRAMME FCB THF PROTECTION OF THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PSS 1-126 ID* 0096HA
ALSO LRB
WATER SOLID WASTE RADIATION NOISE PESTICIDES
THIS DOCUMENT OUTLINES THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM ADOPTED BY THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN
1971 FOR PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FIRST SECTION, "ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY," REVIEWS THE BASIC
ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATION, PRESENTS THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM, AND STATES THE ORIGINATOR
PRINCIPLE, BY WHICH THE COSTS INVOLVED IN CORRECTING POLLUTION WOULD BE BORNE BY" THE POLLUTER.
OTHEF. TOPICS ARE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND INDUSTRY; GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT; FISCAL AND TAX POLICY; THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; EDUCATION AND TRAINING;
MAN'S ^EfHNICAL ENVIRONMENT WHILE AT WORK; THE CITIZEN'S ROLE; AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.
THE FINAL SECTION PRESENTS THE "ACTION PROGRAMME" FOR DEALING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN
AREAS SUCH AS: NATURE AND LANDSCAPE; WASTE DISPOSAL; ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS AND BIOCIDES, AND;
WATER, AIR, NOISE, AND FADIATION POLLUTION. TWO LISTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES AND PLANNED
FEDERAL BUD3ET OUTLAYS FOR 1972-75 ARE INCLUDED.
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AT"
.lESMANY.FEC HEP OF
PM(A)
UNWEITFPEUNDLICHE TECHNIK: VEPFAHFEH UND PRODOKTE (TECHNOLOGY AS A FRIEND TO
THE ENVIRONMENT: METHODS AND PRODUCTS) , TECHNOLOGY SERIES 2
BADTHOLOME. E., ANC OTHERS EPA
GERMAN 00/00/71 PGS ?37-5U7 IDt 01003A
ALSO SE, ST, AND 1RP
*GENEKAL WATEF SOLID HASTE NOISE
GEFNANY.FEl HEP CF
PH(A)
UHWEITSCHUTZ (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) NO. 1U
05/29/72 EGS 1-11
GERMAN
ALSO P. 1-10; SE
*WATEP
EPA
IDt 01009A
RADIATION
GERMANY,FEt REP OF
PM(B)
"EVERYTHING FOR FRESH AIR." UMWELT
DREHEP, JUER3FN
GEHM?.N 03/00/73 PGS
HATER SOLID WASTE NOISE
39-H1
EPA
IDt 01208A
THIS APTTCLE, ONE OF A SERIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING IN MAJOR WEST GERMAN CITIES, FOCOSES
ON STDTTGART. AN ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE CITY BECAUSE OF ITS PHYSICAL LOCATION WITHIN A BASIN, ITS
HUGE INDUSTRY, AND ITS RELATIVELY LARGE POPULATION (630,000), THE CITY ADMINISTRATION HAS
INITIATED A NUMBER 0? ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS AND IS PLANNING STILL OTHERS. AMONG THESE
EXAMINED IN THIS ARTICLE APE: THE MAINTENANCE OF A GREEN BELT ALONG THE SLOPES SURROUNDING THE
CITY TO FACILITATE THE FLOW OF FRESH AIR FROM NEARBY FORESTS, THE CONVERSION OP HEATING PLANTS IN
PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO THE USE OF NATURAL GAS, CENTRALIZED REFUSE INCINERATION, BIOLOGICAL SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANTS, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND NOISE ABSORPTION WALLS ALONG MAJOR ARTERIES, CLOSED RF-
FUSE TRUCKS, AND THE USE OF LIQUIFIED NATOPAL GAS TO POWER CITY VEHICLES.
GERMANY,FEE REP OF
PH(B)
"SMOG WARNING PLAN FOR THE RHINE-NECKAR AREA." UMWELT
GERMAN
ALSO LPB
03/00/73 PGS 6-7
EPA
IDt 01210A
THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE RECENTLY INITIATED SMOG ALERT PROGRAM COVERING THE HEIDELBERG
MANNHEIM, LUDWIGSHAFEN, FRANKENTHAL AREA BY THE RHINE AND NECKAR RIVERS. THE PROGRAM, THE
FIRST OP ITS KIND EVER SIGNED BY TWO WEST GERMAN STATES (BADEN-WUERTTEHBEHG AND THE RHINELAHD-
PALATINATE), INVOLVES THE CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF SULFUR-DIOXIDE CONCENTHATONS AT THREE MEASURING
STATIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RHINE, THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SMOG HATCHES AND VARIOUS STAGES OF SMOG
ALERTS, THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN W.HEN CCNCENTRATIONS REACH PRESCIRBED LIMITS. THE WATCH BEGINS
WHEN "-HE SULFUR DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS A HALF-HOUR AVERAGE OF 0.3 MILLIGRAMS PEP CUBIC
METER AND WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SM03. THE ARTICLE OUTLINES THE VARIOUS
MEASURES THAT APE ORDEPED FOR THE EACH OF THE SMOG ALERT STAGES.
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FM(B)
PAGE
'WHAT ARE THE CHANCES FOR ELECTRO-PROPULSION?" UHWELT
GERMAN
ALSO SE AND ST
NOISE
09/00/72 PGS 31-33
IDI
EPA
01223A
THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES THE FEASIBILITY OF DSTNG ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR CITY TRANSPORTATION,
HOLDING OUT THE PROSPECT THAT USE OF BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLES MIGHT BE THE ANSWER TO THE DHBAN
DILEMMA CREATED, ON THE ONE HAND, BY AIP AND NOISE POLLDTION AND, ON THE OTHER, BY THE COST OF
MEETING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEEDS WITH CONVENTIONALLY-POWERED VEHICLES. THE ARTICLE PROBES
COST FACTORS, LONGEVITY OF BATTERIES, PROBLEMS OF REGENERATION, AND THE SPEED, DISTANCE, AND WEIGHT
FACTORS. ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE USE OF ULECTRIC VEHICLES CHIEFLY AS A MEANS OF THE POBLIC
TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS AND OF THE DELIVERY OF GOODS, I.E. AS A REPLACEMENT FOR CONVENTIONAL
BUSES AND TRUCKS WITHIN DRBAN AREAS. ALTHOUGH ONE OF THE GREATEST DRAWBACKS IN THE ELECTRIC
VEHICLE TS ITS INABILITY TO COVER LONG STRETCHES WITHOUT BATTERY RECHARGING, THE ARTICLE CLOSES
ON THE OPTIMISTIC NOTE THAT STUDIES IN WEST GERMAN CITIES HAVE SHOWN THAT 90% OF ALL IN-CITY BUS
AND TRUCK RUNS AMOUNT TO LESS THAN 50 KILOMETERS PER DAY.
GERMANY,FED REP CF
PM(B)
"REFUSE BECOMES THE TOP PROBLEM." UNWELT
STIELER, WOLFGANG
GERMAN 01/00/72 PGS U2-HH
*SOLID WASTE WATER NOISE 3ENEP.AL
ID*
EPA
01229A
GERMANY,FEE HEP CF
PM(B)
"IF NEEDS BE, COVER YOUR MOUTH WITH A HANDKERCHIEF." UMWELT
DAPNSTAADT, THOMAS EPA
GERMAN 05/00/72 PGS 32-34 ID* 01230A
ALSO ST
WATER SOLID WASTE
THIS ARTICLE, ONE OF A SERIES APPEARING IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNAL "UHWELT" ON POLLUTION
PROBLEMS IN MAJOR WEST GERMAN CITIES AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO CONTROL THEM, DEALS WITH
FRANKFURT/MAIN. THE AUTHOR CALLS THE ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATION IN THIS CITY ALARMING: INTOLERABLE
QUANTITIES OF CARBON OXIDES, SULFUR DIOXIDE, LEAD, AND NITROGEN OXIDE IN THE AIP; PERSISTENT
NOISE LEVELS OF 85 PHONS AT SOME LOCATIONS; A WARM AND OVERCAST SKY, WITH FREQUENT WEATHER
INVERSIONS; AND A CONTINUING CONTAMINATION OP THE MAIN PIVER. THE SITUATION IS COMPLICATED BY
BUILT-UP SUBURBAN AREAS WITH HIGH-RISE CONTRUCTION THAT IMPEDES THE NECESSARY FLOW OF FRESH AIR
INTO THE CITY. THE AUTHOP DESCRIBES SOME OF THE PLANS TO CONTROL THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERIORATION,
MANY OP WHICH HAVE FOUNDERED. SO HELPLESS IS THE SITUATION THAT AN ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIAL SEES AN
IMMEDIATE REMEDY IN THE USE OF HANDKEPCHIEFS DURING SMOG ALERTS. IN THE AREA OF SOLID WASTE,
HOWEVER, FPANKFURT HAS MADE SOMF PROGRESS, THANKS TO AMBITIOUS PLANNING.
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3EPMANY,FED PEP CP
PM(A)
"PP03RAMS, BUT NO PLANS." UMWELT
ROTH, CHRISTIAN
GERMAN 09/00/72 PCS 1U-19
*3ENF"AL SOLID WASTE NOISE HATER
EPA
ID* 01233A
GERMANY,FED PEP OF
PM(B)
"SLOHLY DRIZZLING." DER SPIEGEL, V. 27, NO. 1
GERMAN 01/01/73 PGS 3«-36
ALSO LRB AND ST
EPA
IDI 012UOA
ACCORDING TO THIS ACCOUNT, THE PASTURE LAND AROUND STOLBERG-GRESSENICH IN WEST GERMANY HAS BEEN
POLLUTED FOR MANY DECADES AS A FESULT OF A SLOW BUT STEADY DRIZZLE OF LEAD-LADEN DUST FROM A NEARBY
SMELTING PLANT. CATTLE HAVE MYSTERIOUSLY DIED OVER THE YEARS, GIVING RISE TO THE TERM "GRESSENICH
COW DISEASE." RECENT INVESTIGATIONS HAVE ATTRIBUTED THE DISEASE TO LEAD POISONING AND PARTICULARLY
TO THR DAILY EMISSION OF 276 KILOGRAMS OF LEAD AND 15H KILOGRAMS OF ZINC FROM THE PLANT IN QUESTION
THE ARTICLE RECOUNTS THE DIFFICULTIES INVOLVED IN ARRESTING THE POLLUTION: THE SECRECY OF EMISSION
DATA, RUMORED PAYOFFS, AND STATEMENTS ACCORDING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PARABOUNTCY OVER RESTRICTING
STANDARDS. MF.ANWHILE, RESIDENTS OF THE APEA CONTINUE TO ABSORB HEAVY METALS NOT ONLY BY BREAKING
THEM IN WITH THE DUST BUT BY EATING CONTAMINATED CATTLE AND DRINKING MILK FROM AFFECTED ANIMALS.
GREAT BF.ITJTN
PH (A)
POLLUTION: NUISANCE OR NEMESIS? A REPORT ON THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 P3S 1-88 IDt 00957A
ALSO SB, ST, IPB
GENERAL WATER PESTICIDES RADIATION
GREAT BRITAIN
PM(B)
"ANOTHER LOOK AT LONDON'S TRAFFIC
ENGLISH
NOISE
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, V. 261, NO. 6895
EPA
00/00/73 PGS 31 ID* 01178A
THIS ARTICLE ASSESSES THE CURRENT DEBATE ON MEANS TO CURB AUTOMOTIVE TRAFFIC IN LONDON. AS
DISCUSSIONS ON REMEDIAL ACTION 30 ON AT MEETINGS, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE HOME OFFICE, BETWEEN
THE GREATER LONDON COUNCIL, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AND THE METROPOLITAN POLICE; HIDE AREAS
OF DISAGREEMENT BECOME EVIDENT. INCREASED PARKING TARIFFS HAVE NOT PROVED EFFECTIVE, AND "IT IS
CLEAR FEOM THE DEBATE THAT A MARGINAL REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF TRAFFICS DOES NOT RESTORE THE
CITY CENTRE TO AGREEABLE CONDITIONS." WHILE PROSCRIBING THE USE OF THE AUTOMOBILE IS NOT FEASIBLE,
ACTIVE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PRIVATE CARS IN FAVOR OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN A VIABLE
ALTERNATIVE. THE ARTICLE STATES THAT IF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS TO BE THE EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE,
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICE ARE MANDATORY. BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CANNOT BE
EXPECTED TO PAY FOR ITSELF DIRECTLY THPOUGH FARES BUT RATHER INDIRECTLY THROUGH THE MONEY SAVED ON
NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND ON TIME LCSSES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC DELAYS.
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A IF
GREAT BRITAIN
PN(A)
"NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT." ECOL06IST, V. 2, NO. 9 (REPRINT FROM
HANSARD)
EPA
ENGIISH 09/00/72 PGS U-7 IDI 01209A
ALSO SE AND LRB
HATER GENERAL
THIS ARTICLE REPRINTS FROM HANSARD THE TEXT OF THE APRIL 28, 1972 HOUSE OP COMMONS DEBATE ON
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS AND DEPLETION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE REPORT A BLUEPRINT FOR
SURVIVAL SERVING AS THE BACKDROP AGAINST WHICH THE CRISIS AND ITS SOLUTIONS ARE ARGUED. HOUSE
MEMBER DOUGLAS-HANN RAISED THE INTERRELATED PROBLEMS OF POLLUTION, POPULATION, FOOD PRODUCTION,
NATURAL RESOURCES, AND INDUSTRILIZATICN. IN RESPONDING, THE UNDEH-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT, ELDON GRIFFITHS, STATED THAT TODAY THE AIR AND RIVERS IN GREAT BRITAIN ARE IN THE MAIN
LESS POLLUTED THAN THEY WERE 50 OR EVEN 10 YEARS AGO, THAT LOW GROWTH RATES DO NOT ENHANCE THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND THAT THE POLLUTION FIGHT CONSISTS OF THE PURSUIT OF ONGLAHOROUS DETAILS. "FAE
FROM SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC STAGNATION CAN LEAVE US INSUFFICIENTLY WELL-BREACHED TO PRO-
TECT IT."
GREAT BRITAIN
PM(B)
"LEADING QUESTION.
HILLS, LAWRENCE D.
ENGLISH 08/00/72
WATEP SOLID HASTE
ECOLOGIST, V. 2, NO. 8
PGS 22-24
EPA
ID* 01213A
THIS ARTICLE PROBES THE PROBLEM CF THE TCXICITY OF METAL RESIDUES IN SEWAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE j
AND INDUSTRIAL EXHAUSTS IN TERMS OF THF CONTAMINATION OF THE SOIL AND OF THE CONSUMPTION OF PLANTS -.
GROWN IN THAT SOIL. ALTHOUGH THE BUILDUP OF TOXIC METALS IS A CONCERN IN THE OPERATION OF SEHASE ,
FARMS, ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE, THE PROPER TREATMENT OF SEWAGE CAN ELIHINTATB THE HAZAPD. DANGER '-
FROM SEWAGE SLUDGE IS STHICTLY LIMITED IN ENGLAND TO FACILITES DATING FROM THE 1890'S. THE ARTICLE
ALSO DISCUSSES THE DANGER TO GARDEN PLOTS ARISING FROM LEAD EMITTED BY AUTOMOBILES AND INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES, ESPECIALLY TO EDIBLE PLANTS GROWN ALONGSIDE HIGHWAYS AND IN THE VICINITY OF FACTORIES.
THE AUTHOR CALLS FOR MORE RESEARCH AND PLANNING AND ASKS YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALISTS THE 'LEADING
QUESTION ARE THEY HILLING TO SACRIFICE AS WELL AS PROTEST TO MAKE POSSIBLE THE NEEDED WCRK IN
THIS FIELD.
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PAGE
10
POLLUTION-RELATED DISEASES AND BELIEF MEASURES IN JAPAN.
ENGLISH 05/00/72 PCS 1-29
*WATER
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.
EPA
IDt 00779A
JAPAN
PM(A)
THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT IN JAPAN. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.
02/00/72 PGS 1-92
SOLID WASTE
ENGLISH
ALSO SE
WATER
ID*
EPA
00780A
THE PUBLICATION CONSISTS OF ASSORTED PAPEPS WRITTEN BY THE STAFF ON HUMAN ENVIRONMENT ISSUES.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE HOT NECESSARILY THE OFFICIAL VIEWS OF THE AGENCY. THESE PAPERS FALL INTO
FOU^ CATEGORIES, THE FIPST AND BRIEFEST OF WHICH IS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE THE
QUALITY OF AIR AND OF WATER, WITH PAPERS DEALING WITH STANDARDS (MANY FOR INDIVIDUAL POLLUTANTS)
AND WITH CONTROL MEASURES, LAWS, AND MONITORING. THE FINAL SECTION IS OF NON-SPECIFIC CATEGORIES,
WITH STUDIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, LOCATION OF POPULATION AND INDUSTRY, HOUSING PLANNING,
AND SOIID WASTE DISPOSAL.
JAPAN
PM(B)
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN JAPAN. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.
ENGLISH 05/00/72 PGS 1-61
ALSO SE, LRB, ST
EPA
ID* 00783A
THIS PAMPHLET IS A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL REPORT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. IT OPFNS WITH A SURVEY OF AIR POLLUTION IN JAPAN WITH REMARKS ON
CAUSES AND INDIVIDUAL POLLUTANTS. OTHER SECTIONS DISCUSS AIR POLLUTION DAMAGE, THE HISTORY OF
AIP POLLUTION REGULATIONS, AND A HONITOPING SYSTEM FOR AIR POLLUTION. THE MAJORITY OF THE
PUBLICATION IS DEVOTED TO DETAILS OF AIR POLLUTION COUNTERMEASURES, INCLUDING A BREAKDOWN BY
TYPES, SUCH AS SMOKE, MOTOP EXHAUST, PHOTOCHEMICAL SMOG, ETC. THERE ARE NUMEROUS TABLES
CONCERNING CONCENTRATIONS OF POLLUTANTS AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE PROBLEM.
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PM(B)
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11
"ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION" AND "ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL." A BRIEF
PBPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN JAPAN 1970. MINISTRY 0? HEALTH AND WELFARE.
EPA
ENGLISH 11/01/70 P3S 35-UO IDt 00789A
*SOLID HASTE NOISE RADIATION
JAPAN
PM(A)
SH03AIKOKU NO KOGAI-TAISAKU NO JITTAI. (A FACTUAL STUDY OF ANTIPOLLUTION
HEASUPES OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES.) 1971-72 EDITION.
EPA
JAPANESE 02/15/72 PGS 1-616 IDt 01002A
SE, LRB-ENGLAND, FR. , SEED., USA
HATER SOLID HASTE NOISE PESTICIDES RADIATION
THIS SPECIAL EDITION IS A RESDIT OF AN EXTENSIVE SURVEY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND
RELEVANT SNTIPOLLUTION MEASURES OF SPECIFIC COUNTRIES AND CITIES CONDUCTED BY THE JAPAN
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SOCIETY. THE VOLUME IS DIVIDED INTO THREE MAJOR PARTS COVERING THE
FOLLOHING AREAS BY CHAPTERS: ENGLAND, SHEDEN, LONDON, PARIS, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, PITTSBURGH,
AND SAN FRANCISCO. IT DISCUSSES: (1) HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, (2) THE
CURRENT CONDITIONS AND ANTIPOLLUTION POLICIES, AND (3) THE PRESENT AND PROSPECTIVE REGULATIONS
AND STATUTES CONCERNING ALL ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE SPECIFIED AREAS.
AN 153-PAGE APPENDIX INCLUDES CHARTS, DIAGRAMS, GRAPHS, AND TABLES. AN ABRIDGEMENT OF
JAPANESE LAHS RELATING TO POLLUTION IS INCLUDED AS A SUPPLEMENT.
JAPAN
PH(A>
"POLLUTION CONTROL INVESTMENT BY JAPAN." DEPT. OF STATE AIRGRAH,
NO. A-27, AMEMBASSY TOKYO.
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT EPA
ENGLISH 01/12/73 PGS 1-5 IDt 01193A
ALSO SE
HATER NOISE SOLID HASTE
THIS REPORT, PREPARED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY IN TOKYO, SUMMARIZES THE RESULTS OF A SUPVEY BY
JAPAN'S MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY ON INVESTMENT IN POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT BY PRIVATE
ENTERPRISE. THEY SURVEY COVERED 1,02U MININ3 AND MANUFACTURING FIRMS CAPITALIZED
AT MORE THAN 50 MILLION YEN. IT INCLUDES DATA FOR 1971, ESTIMATED RESULTS FOR 1972, AND TENTATIVE
INVESTMENT PLANS FOB 1973. THE SURVEY SHOHS THAT INVESTMENT IN POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
INCREASED BY 27.9% BETHEEN 1971 AND 1972. THE U.S. EMBASSY COMMENTS THAT SALES OPPORTUNITIES FOR
U.S. MANUFACTURERS OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT SHOULD CONTINUE TO RISE BECAUSE OF THE JAPANESE DEMAND
FO? MOPE ADVANCED EQUIPMENT TO MEET THF EVER STRICTER RESTRICTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. APPENDED
TABLES IILUSTPATE THE POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT INVESTMENTS BY MAJOR INDUSTRIAL CATFGORIES AND
BY MAJOR EQUIPMENT CATEGORIES AS HELL AS THE RATIOS OF OUTLAYS TO TOTAL PLAHT AND EQUIPMENT
INVESTMENT BY INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES.
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KUWAIT
PN(A)
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12
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT, KUWAIT.
ENGLISH
ALSO I SB
GENERAL
NATIONAL PEPCBT.
PGS 1-38
EPA
ID! 01036A
HATER
NO»WAY
PN{A)
"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN NORWAY" AND "NORWAY'S NATIONAL PARKS." NEWS OF
NORWAY.
NORWAY. NORHEIGAN INFORMATION SERVICE EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PGS 19;23-2<» IDt 01018A
ALSO SB
WATER NOISE
THE FIRST OF THESE TWO ARTICLES STATES THAT, WHILE A LOW-DENSITY POPULATION AND THE WIDESCALE
INDUSTRIAL USE OF CLEAN, SHORELESS HYDHC-ELECTRIVITY MAKE THE PROBLEMS OF POLLUTION LESS SEVERE
THAN ELSEWHERE IN EUROPE, THESE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. NORWEGIAN INDUSTRY DOES EXUDE SMOKE AND
SEWAGE, AND THE DISPOSAL OF WASTES IS A MOUNTING CONCERN. THE ARTICLE SURVEYS BRIEFLY NORWEGIAN
ACTIONS TO LIMIT POLLUTION AND CITES A PENDING BILL TO CONSERVE THE REMAINING WATERPOWER POTENTIAL
IN ITS NATURAL STATE. IT ALSO OUTLINES THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NEWLY CREATED MINISTRY FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT. THE SECOND ARTICLE POINTS UP THE PROGRAM NOW UNDERWAY TO ESTABLISH A SERIES OF PARKS
TO "PRESERVE NATURE UNSPOILED." IN THESE PARKS POLLUTION AND ENCRAOCHMENT WILL BE BANNED. THERE
WILL BE NO TELEPHONE LINES, RATIFOADS, OR ELECTRIC POWER STATIONS.
FONANIA
LP(A)
"LAW(NO. 9 OF JUNE 20,1973 ON THE PPOTECTTON OF THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO. 959.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PGS 1*8-71 ID# 01371A
*GENE5AL WATER SOLID WASTE PESTICIDES RADIATION NOISE
SWEDEN
PM(A)
DESIGN OF THE SWEDISH NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
PAINLUND, INGAR EPA
EN3LISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-19 ID* 01198A
ALSO ST
*3ENESAL WATEP
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SWEDEN
PM(B)
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13
ENVI?ONMENTAL PROTECTION AT FROVIFORS BROK
ENGLISH
ALSO ST
*WATER
00/00/72 PCS 1-8
EPA
ID* 01205A
SWITZERLAND
PH(B)
"LONG-DISTANCE CENTRAL HEATING IS ENVIRONMENTALLY BORE SUITABLE. WHAT THE
CANTON OF ZURICH HAS ATTAINED AND PLANNED." NEUE ZOEECHER ZEITDNG
BREITSCHHID, M. EPA
GERMAN 03/18/73 FGS 39 ID» 01232A
THIS PA3E FEATURE, PREPARED BY THE CHIEF OF THE ZURICH HEATING AND EQUIPHENT OFFICE, OUTLINES
THE USE AND ADVANTAGES OF REMOTE CBNTRAI HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN THE CANTON OF ZURICH AS A BEANS
OF RBDUCIN3 AIR POLLUTION FROH THE MULTIPLICITY OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD AND INSTITUTIONAL FURNACES
AND FACTORY HEATING PLANTS. THE AFTICLE CITES AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CANTON OF ZURICH THAT, AMONG
OTHER THIN3S, ENCOUPA3ES THE USE OF LONG-DISTANCE CENTRAL HEATING AND IS DIRECTED PRIMARILY AT
BUILDING DEVELOPERS, ARCHITECTS, AND URBAN PLANNERS. THE AUTHOR TRACES GOVERNMENT INTEREST IN SUCH
PEHOTB HEATIN3 FACILITIES, THE COSTS AND POWER CAPACITIES, AND CURRENT AND PROJECTED USE OF THESE
FACILITIES. DETAILS ARE ALSO GIVEN ON THE PLANNED AUBRUGG FACILITY DUE FOR COMPLETION IN 1977.
FIFTY INSTALLATIONS OF ITS TYPE, THE AUTHOR CONCLUDES, COULD COVEP THE AREA-HEATING REQUIREMENTS OF
ALL SWITZERLAND.
USSP
PM(B)
"ON THE PROBLEM OF PROTECTION OF AN ATMOSPHERIC BASIN FROM INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION."
PROMYSHLENNOYE STROITEL'STVO
ZHDANOVICH, YU. V, EPA
RUSSIAN 12/00/72 PCS 29-32 ID* 01559A
THIS ARTICLE DEALS PRIMARILY WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SANITARY PROTECTIVE ZONES AROUND
POLLUTING INDUSTRIES, ALONG TRANSPORTATION ROUTES AND IN CITIES. WITHIN SUCH ZONES, ONLY
NON-PESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED, SOURCES OF POLLUTION ARE RESTRICTED AND GREEN AREAS
OF SHRUBS AND TREES ARE BSTABLSIHED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO IMPROVE DISPERSION OF AIR POLLUTION SO
THAT CONCENTRATIONS IN POPULATED AREAS DO NOT EXCEED HEALTH STANDARDS. TECHNICAL MATERIAL IS
PRESENTED ON PRINCIPLES IN PLANNING OF SUCH PROTECTIVE ZONES. THE AUTHOR POINTS OUT THAT SANITARY
PROTECTIVE ZONES CAN BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IF THE GENERAL LEVEL OF POLLUTION IS LIMITED. HE STRESSES
THE NEED TO LIMTT THE QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS ENTERING THE ATMOSPHERE BY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF
MA-XIMUM PERMISSIBLE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS, IMPROVING TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES, AND INCREASING
THE USE OF PURIFICATION APPARATUS.
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USSF
PM(B)
GENERAL
\USTFALIA
PH(B)
"HYGIENIC EVALUATION OF STANDARDS FOR LIMITING DISCHARGES FPOH INDUSTRIAL
ENTEPPRISES INTO THE ATHOSPHERE." GI3IYENA I SANITARIYA
GIL'DENSKIOL'D, R.S., PI.I. GUSEV AND F.I. DUBROVSKAYA EPA
RnSSIAN 10/00/72 FGS 76-79 ID* 01560A
ALSO LRB
THE AUTHOPS NOTE THAT THE PRINCIPAL GUIDELINES FOK EVALUATING EFFECTIVENESS OF AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL HEASUPES ARE THE STANDARDS OF MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN
THE AIP. THEY HECOHNEND THAT ADDITIONAL STANDARDS ON ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF HASTE EMISSIONS AFTER
PURIFICATION BE ESTABLISHED TO AID IN PLANNING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES AT INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENTS AND PROVIDING ADEQUATE SANITARY PROTECTIVE ZONES AROUND SUCH INDUSTRIES. SUCH
STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING STUDIED AT THE CENTRAL
RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN INSTITUTE FOP INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND APPARATUS. THE AUTHORS
FEEL THAT THESE STANDARDS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENTS BECAUSE THEY WOULD
REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT ACCORDING TO LOCAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND REGIONAL PROBLEMS OF INDUSTRIAL
CONCENTRATION, BUT THAT THEY WOULD STILL BE OF GREATER VALUE IN DESIGING NON-POLLUTING INDUSTRIAL
APPARATUS AND PLANNING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST THE HAZARDS OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
WATER POLLUTION IN AUSTRALIA: REPORT FROM THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
WATEP POLLUTION.
DAVIDSON, G.S., CHAIRMAN EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 1-21U ID* 01028A
ALSO LPB
*WATER
AUSTRALIA
PM(B)
NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 1 JULY 1971
30 JUNE 1972
AUSTRALIA. NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-71 ID* 01217A
ALSO SB
*WATEP AIR SOLID WASTE NOISE
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15
GENERAL
BULGARIA
IS(A)
CANADA
PH(A)
"BAR 19, 1966 DECREE OH THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE." INT. DIG. HITH. IEG..
V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 538-539 IDt 01379A
AIR WATEP PESTICIDES RADIATION
THIS DECREE AUTHORIZES THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE TO PREPARE DRAFT LEGISLATION ON
HATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND ISSUE SANITARY RULES AND REGULATIONS. ITS RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE, AHONG OTHER THINGS, ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF
WATER, AIR AND SOIL. IT IS TO REVIEW PLANS FOR URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION REGARDING
SANITARY CONDITIONS AND FACILITIES FOR PURIFICATION OF HASTEWATER AND EMISSIONS INTO THE
ATMOSPHERE. IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PECULATING PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MARKETING OF
PRODUCTS LIKELY TO AFFECT PUBLIC HEALTH INCLUDING PESTICIDES AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
(OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHRVEN VESTNIK, MAP 25, 1966, N. 2«, PP 1-2.)
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND FOPESTRY. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, 1971
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-51 IDt 00978A
ALSO FRENCH; ALSO SE
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS OF THE MINISTRY
OF FISHERIES AND FOPESTRY: (1) THE FISHERIES SERVICE, WITH ITS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BRANCH,
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BRANCH, INSPECTION BRANCH. CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION BRANCH, AND ECONOMICS
BRANCH; (2) THE CANADIAN FORESTRY SERVICE; (3) THE CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE; (<4) THE WATER
MANAGEMENT SERVICE, HITH ITS MARINE SCIENCES BRANCH, INLAND WATERS BRANCH, WATER PLANNING AND
OPERATIONS BRANCH; (5) .THE CANADIAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE; AND (6) THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIRECTOPATE.
CZECHOSIOVAKIA
LP(A)
"JUN 13, 1966 ORDER NO. U5 OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
PROTECTION OF HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 327-3UO IDt 01077A
*AIP WATEP
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GENERAL
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
FB(A)
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
PM(A)
PLANNIN3 AND DEVELOPMENT AND SETTLEMENTS OF RURAL AREAS IN THE CZECHOSLOVAK
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC
SLEPICKA, ALOIS EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-15 IDt 01011A
ALSO SB
THIS PUBLICATION OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR BUILDINS AND ARCHITECTURE OUTLINES
WOPK BEING DONE FOR THE RATIONAL AND PURPOSEFUL UTILIZATION OF RURAL AREAS. MAJOF TOPICS TREATED
INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF FUBAL AREAS, RURAL POPULATION AND THE PROBLEMS OF ITS
DISTRIBUTION, PLANNING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS, CONSIDERATIONS OF
POLLUTION PROBLEMS, AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN
THIS PLANNIN3 AND DEVELOPMENT. THE PUBLICATION CONTAINS GRAPHS, HAPS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS.
INFOPHACNI ZPPAVODAJ RADY PRO ZIVOTNI PROSTREDI PRI VLADE CSR (INFORMATION
PBPORT OF THE CZECH GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL)
SUP, A., ED. EPA
CZECH 09/00/72 PGS 1-36 ID* 01017A
INTERNATIONAL; ALSO SB AND ST
WATER
THIS PUBLICATION PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC
SYMPOSIUM ON THE PROSPECTS FOR EUROPEAN COOPERATION IN THE SOLUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PROBLEMS HELD TN WARSAW IN SEPTEMBER 1972. REPRESENTATIVES FROM 15 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED
STATES, AND SEVEPAL INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDED. SPECIFIC TOPICS TREATED IN THIS PAMPHLET
ARE PERTINENT ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION, CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND
ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, URBAN PROBLEMS RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING. THE
SUMMARY ALSO COVERS THOSE PROBLEMS THAT INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES FACE AND THOSE THAT COUNTRIES FACE IN
COMMON, SUCH AS POLLUTION OF THE BALTIC SEA.
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
PM(A)
"THE FUTURE OF URBAN GOVERNMENT," THE ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE
KASALICKY, V. EPA
ENGIISH 00/00/72 PGS 519-5«1 ID» OOU10A
ALSO SE
THIS IS A REPRINT OF A PAPER BY VAC1AV KASALICKY, SECRETARY, CZECH. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE,
UN/ECE SYMPOSIUM ON PROBLEMS RELATING TO ENVIPONMFNT, AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE CZECH. RESEARCH
INSTITUTE FOP. BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURE. THE PAPER WAS DELIVERED AT THE UN/ECE SYMPOSIUM ON
PROBLEMS RELATING TO ENVIRONMENT. THE MAIN TOPICS COVERED ARE: THE CITY AS AN ENVIRONMENT
(DISSATISFACTION IN TOWNS TODAY AND THE FORECASTING OF FUTDEE NEEDS): THE CITY AS A COMPONENT OF
A WIDER ENVIRONMENT (THF THREE-TIER SYSTEM PLANNING BEYOND THE CITY BOUNDARIES AND CREATING
ENVIRONMENTS); FUTURE CITIES AS ENVIRONMENTS (THE NEEDS OF MAN WITH RESPECT TO URBAN PLANNING,
UFBAN PLANNING AND LEISURE, AND URBAN PLANNING AND THE LINKING OF PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE).
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES AND DISCUSSION OF THE PAPER ARE PROVIDED.
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GENERAL
FINLAND
IF (A)
FINLAND
PM(A)
'.'NOV 20, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 722 ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION"
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 70« IDf 01118A
AIF HATER
THIS ORDINANCE ESTABLISHES THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION TO PROMOTE THE
PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT, TO INCLUDE AIR, WATER, SOIL, AND OTHER
LIVING RESOURCES. THE COUNCIL OF STATE MAY ISSUE PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ORDINANCE.
AMONG THF DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION ARE: TO SERVE AS A COOPERATING BODY IN THE FIELD OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; TO PPOPOSE PERTINENT LEGISLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES; TO
PPOMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES IN SOCIAL PLANNING: TO MONITOR PLANS WHICH
WOULD SIGNIFICANTIY ALTER THE ENVIPCNMENT; TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS DEALING WITH PERTINENT
RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND INFORMATION; TO RENDER EXPERT OPINION AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNMENT:
TO KEEP ABREAST OF ENVIFONMENTAL PROGRAMS ABROAD: AND TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FINNISH/SWEDISH ORIGINAL OF THIS ORDINANCE
APPEARS IN SUOMEN ASETUSKOKOELMA FINLANDS FCHFATTNINGSSAMLING, NOV. 27, 1970, P. 1367-1368.
LIST OF THE MAIN GOVERNHENTAL'CCNSEPVATION AGENCIES IN FINLAND
FINLAND. STATE NATURE CONSERVATION OFFICE. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/00 PCS 1-U IDt 00960A
THIS LIST, PREPARED BY THE FINNISH STATE NATUPE CONSERVATION OFFICE, GIVES THE NAME OF THE
CONSERVATION AGENCY, ITS ADDRESS, THE NAME OF ITS DIRECTOR AND ITS SCOPE. ATTACHED IS A CHART
SHOWING THE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE AGENCIES.
FINLAND
P«(A)
SURVEY OF NATIONAL FACILITIES AND RESOURCES SERVING THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
OF INFORMATION IN THE FIELD CF ENVIRONMENT.
FINNISH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL EPA
ENGLISH 06/30/70 PCS 1-22 ID* 00962A
THIS MIMEOGRAPHED PUBLICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION ON FINNISH ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE
EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT. SECTION I, WHICH LISTS A WIDE PANGE OF INFORMATION
PRODUCING ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE FINNISH NATIONAL BOARD OF WATERS AND THE FINNISH FOREST
RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PROVIDES DATA ON THE FUNCTION, PERSONNEL, AND BUDGET OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS,
AS WELL AS ON THE TYPE OF INFORMATION PRODUCED AND THE MEANS OF DISSEMINATING IT. SECTION II LISTS
GOVERNMENTAL BODIES INTERESTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND MENTIONS THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF
THEIR INFORMATION NEEDS; SOME NON-GOVEENMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS POLITICAL PARTIES ARE ALSO
LISTED. PART IIT SUMMARIZES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY
PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION. SECTION IV BRIEFLY DISCUSSES THE PROBLEMS
INVOLVED IN THE DISSEMINATION OF SUCH INFORMATION.
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FPANCE
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18
PM(B)
"THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE TN THE MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES." CAHIERS
LE DOCUMENTATION DE LA C.C.I.M. (CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDOSTFIE DE MARSEILLE), NO. 2.
EPA
^ENCH 00/00/72 F3S 17-8.0 IDt 00950A
THIS ISSUE OF THE "CAHIERS DE DOCUMENTATION DE LA C.C.I.M." CONTAINS PAPERS AND ADDRESSES
PRESENTED AT f COLLOQUIUM HELD IN MAY 1972 IN PORGUEROLLES, FRANCE, AT WHICH REPRESENTATIVES OF
COUNTRIES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN LITTCRAL, AS HELL AS EXPERTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES MET TO DISCUSS
3ENEPAL QUESTIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES.
REPRESENTATIVE PAPERS DEAL WITH TOPICS SUCH AS: 20TH CENTURY INDUSTRIAL CIVILIZATION AND THE
CULTURAL AND HUMAN FUTUBE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN; PLANS FOR A CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
MEDITERRANEAN; NEW DIMENSIONS OF THE LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN; THE QUALITY
OF LIFE TN A SOCIETY DEVOTED TO GPOWTH; THE CURRENT STATE AND POSSIBILITIES FOR CHANGE OF THE
NATURAL MARITIME AND LAND ENVIRCNMENT CF THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN; THE RECOGNITION BY PLANNERS OF
ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT; AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING IN VENICE, LEBANON AND
?RANCE. PORTIONS OF DISCUSSIONS WHICH FOLLOWED THE PAPERS ARE ALSO INCLUDED.
GERMAN DEM PEP
LR(A)
"MAY 1«, 19^0 LAW ... ON LAND USE IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAND USE
LAW)." SESETZBLATT DBF DBUTSCHEN DEHOKRATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. I, 1970.
EPA
GERMAN 05/28/70 PCS 67-7U ID« 01103A
AIP WATEP SOLID WASTE NOISE
THIS LAW ON THE SYSTEMATIC ORGANIZATION OF LAND USE (OCCASIONALLY TRANSLATED AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE LAW) HAS AS ITS OBJECT THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF LAND USE AS A MECHANISM
FOR THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE EFFICACIOUS PROTECTION OF
MATURE FOR THE PUPPOSE OF MAINTAINING, IMPROVING, AND RATIONALLY EXPLOITING SOURCES OF LIFE
AND PRODUCTION (SOIL, WATE5, AIP AND PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE) AND OF KEEPING THE HOMELAND
BEAUTIFUL. THIS LAW COVERS THE PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING AND MANAGING LAND USE; THE CARE OF THE
LANDSCAPE AND THE PROTECTION OF THE SOIL, FORESTS, AND WATER PRODUCTS. THE MAINTENANCE OF
CLEAN AIP; NOISE CONTROL; AND THE HARMLESS DISPOSAL AND/OH REUSE OF WATER BODIES; THE COUNCIL
OP MINISTERS IS RESPONSIBLE FOP THE ISSUING OF DIRECTIVES TO IMPLEMENT THE LAW, WHICH ENTEPS
INTO FOPCE ON JUN 1, 1970. THE LAW REPEALS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SECTION UO, PARAGRAPH 3 OP THE
APRIL 17, 1963 WATER LAW.
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GETMAN DEN REP
PH(B)
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19
"MAN AHD HIS BEAUTIFUL PLANET." GDR PEVIEW
KEPTZSCHEE, GUEHTEP.
ENGLISH 03/00/71 FGS 9-10
ALSO SE
"HATER SOLID HASTE PESTICIDES
EPA
IDt 01170A
GERMANY,FED REP CF
PM(A)
U1WELTFBEUHDLICHE TECHNIK: VEHFAHREN OND PRODUKTE (TECHNOLOGY AS A FRIEND TO
THE ENVIRONMENT: METHODS AND PRODUCTS), TECHNOLOGY SERIES 2
BARTHOLOHE, E., AND OTHERS EPA
3ERNAN 00/00/71 PGS 337-547 IDt 01003A
ALSO SE, ST, AND LRP
ATE WATEP SOtIC WASTE NOISE
THIS BOOK, PAFT OF A SERIES PUBLISHED EY THE WEST GERMAN MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND SCIENCE, IS
A GROUP COMPILATION BY A LARGE NUMBER CF GERMAN SPECIALISTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS.
THE GREATER PART OF THE PUBLICATION IS DEVOTED TO DETAILED REPORTS BY WORK AND RESEARCH GROUPS
COVERING MINING, THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY, ENERGY PRODUCTION, AND THE
GLASS AND STONE INDUSTRIES. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS POINT UP WHAT INDUSTRY CAN DO TO ASSIST IN THE
ANTI-POLLUTION PROGRAMS. ANOTHER SECTION OF THIS PUBLICATION CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPHS
SUMMARIZING THE CURRENT STATE AND THE FUTUPE PROSPECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRY
AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY. THE BOOK CONTAINS TECHNICAL DATA ON THE EFFECTS OF THE VARIOUS
POLLUTANTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES. IT ALSO OUTLINES WEST GERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
AND THE COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
GERMANY,FHC REP CF
PM(B)
"REFUSE BECOMES THE TOP PROBLEM." UNWELT
STIELER, WOLFGKN3
GEPMAN 01/00/72 PGS «2-l»«
*SOLID WASTE WATEP AIP NOISE
EPA
ID* 01229A
3EPMANY,FJ:E SEP CF
PH(A)
"PROGRAMS, BUT NO PLANS." UMWELT
ROTH, CHRISTIAN
GERMAN 09/00/72 PGS 1K-19
AI" SOLID WASTE NOISE WATER
EPA
ID* 01233A
THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GENERALLY AND
IN WEST 3ERMANY IN PARTICULAR AND CONCLUDES THAT THERE ARE IN FACT NO LONG-TERM PLANS TO MEET THE
ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT BUT ONLY PROGRAMS TO MEET IMMEDIATE PROBLEMS IN NARROW AREAS. THE ARTICLE
STRESSES THE UR3ENT NEED FOR THE FORMULATION OF A CONCRETE OVERALL GOAL AND THE ELABORATION OF A
COMPREHENSIVE, UNCOMPROMISING LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR ITS ATTAINMENT. WHILE THERE IS GENERAL AGREEMENT
ON WHAT CONSTITUTES THE GOAL, THERE IS CONSIDERABLE UNEASINESS ABOUT ELABORATING THE NECESSARY
PIAN. THE AUTHOR CALLS FOR THE COLLECTION AND COORDINATION OF FACTS AND FINDINGS ON A GLOBAL BASIS
AS A NECESSARY FIRST STEP IN SURVEYING TODAY'S AND TOMMOROW'S ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS; ALLOCATION OF
CONTINUING FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM PLANNING! AND A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SUBJECTS. A SIDEBAR ARTICLE BY THE CHIEF OF THE PLANNING SECTION OF THE FEDERAL
CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE CITES THE DIFFICULTIES IN THE PLANNING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES.
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GREAT BRITAIN
TP(A)
PAGE
20
"THE PUBLIC HEALTH (RECURRING NUISANCES) ACT, 1963, C. 25" HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
EN9LAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EPA
EN3LISH 00/00/71 PCS 620-622 IDt 00901C
*NOI?E
3SEAT BFITAIN
LP(B)
SECOND RFP08T: THREE ISSUES IN INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION
ROYAL COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
EN3LISH 03/00/72 PGS 1-9 ID*
ALSO PNA
SOLID HASTE
EPA
00959A
THE REPORT FIRST DISCUSSES THE BRITISH POLICY OF MAINTAINING SECRECY WITH REGARD TO THE
NATUPE AND QUANTITY OF WASTES DISCHARGED BY INDUSTRY AND SUGGESTS THAT IT IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST. THE SECOND ISSUE IS THE PROBLEM OF JUDGING THE EFFECTS OF NEK PRODUCTS ON THE
ENVIRONMENT. THE THIRD IS THE ISSUE OF THE DISPOSAL OF TOXIC HASTES ON LAND; SOME STATISTICS ARE
GIVEN AS HELL AS FECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN INTERIM CONTROL HILL.
GREAT BRITAIN
PM(A)
POLLUTION: NUISANCE OR NEMESIS? A REPORT ON THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-88 ID* 00957A
ALSO SB, ST, LPB
AIR HATEP PESTICIDES RADIATION
THIS REPORT ON THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION IN GREAT BRITAIN HAS UNDERTAKEN IN CONNECTION HITH
THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT, STOCKHOLM, JUNE 1972. GENERAL INTRODUCTORY
REMARKS ARE FOLLOHED BY A DISCUSSION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLLUTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HARMFUL POLLUTANTS, SUCH AS DDT, PCB, METALS, PHOSPHATES, NITRATES, OIL, AND
RADIATION ARE THEN CONSIDERED, FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH BRITISH AIR, LAND,
PIVEPS, AND SEAS ARE POLLUTED. THE FINAL SECTION, ON POLLUTION CONTROL, CONSIDERS: BRITISH
PROCEDURES FOP CONTROLLING POLLUTION; TAXATION AS A MEANS OF POLLUTION CONTROL; THE ATTITUDE OF
INDUSTRY POWAPD POLLUTION CONTROL; RELATIONSHIP OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO POLLUTION; AND THE
IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC OPINION IN CONTROLLING POLLUTION.
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"ENVIRONMENT ISSUES SWAY THE PLANNERS." THE TIMES
SLDOUS, TONY
ENGLISH 05/2«/73 PGS 5
P. 5 AVIATION SECTION; ALSO SE
*NOTSE
EPA
ID* 01177A
CHEAT BRITAIN
P«(A)
"NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT." BCOLOGIST, V. 2, NO. 9 (REPRINT FROM
HANSARD)
EPA
EN3LISH 09/00/72 PGS tt-7 ID* 01209A
ALSO SE AND LPB
*ATP WATEP
JAPAN
PB(A)
"JAPAN'S CENTRAL COUNCIL FOP BNVIRONHENTAL POLLDTION CONTROL SUGGESTS
COMPREHENSIVE, LONG-RANGE (GOALS)." DEPARTMENT OF STATE AIRGRAH NO. A-1282, AHEMBASSY TOKYO.
U.S. STAmE DEPARTMENT . EPA
ENGLISH 12/22/72 FGS 1-3 ID* 01216A
ALSO SE
THIS AIRGPAK, PREPARED BY O.S. EMBASSY PERSONNEL IN TOKYO, SUMMARIZES OBJECTIVES SUGGESTED
BY JAPAN'S CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL. AN INTERIM REPORT FROM THE COUNCIL
WARNS THAT CURRENT ESTIMATES INDICATE POLLUTANTS WILL INCREASE 2- TP U-FOLD BY 1985 OVER THEIR
1970 LEVELS UNLESS NEB POLICIES ARE ADOPTED. STRONGLY URGING THE UPGRADING OF JAPAN'S POLLUTION
CONTROL EFFORT, THE REPORT BREAKS NEW GROUND BY SETTING 1985 AS THE TARGET YEAR FOR A COMPLETELY
HARMLESS ENVIRQNMENT. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL REPORT RECOMMENDS SETTING INTERIM GOALS FOP
ACCOMPLISHING ASPECTS OF THIS. U.S. EMBASSY PERSONNEL, COMMENTING ON THIS REPOPT, POINT OUT THAT
IT IS PARTICULARLY NOTEWORTHY THAT IT RECOMMENDS THAT ECONOMIC GROWTH BE SOUGHT ONLY WITHIN THE
EXTENT TO WHICH THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT CAN BE IMPROVED AND PROTECTED.
KUWAIT
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT, KUWAIT. NATIONAL REPOPT.
EN3LISH
ALSO LRB
AIR
PGS 1-38
EPA
ID* 01036A
WATEP
THIS REPOPT PFOVIDES AN OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL PICTURE OF KUWAIT. FIRST REVIEWED ARE GENERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS, GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION AND FORMS OF
SETTLEMENT, AND PHYSICAL, BIOL03ICAL AND CULTURAL PROBLEMS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS. POLLUTION AND
NUISANCES ARE THEN DEALT WITH. THE TWO MAIN SOURCES OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION ARE CATEGORIZED AS
NATUFAL (NATUPAL DUST, SALT PARTICLES, ETC.) AND HAN-MADE (POLLUTION ARISING FROM INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, TPANSPORTATION, AIB CONDITIONING AND NOISE). SOUPCES OF SEA POLLUTION ARE
ALSO OUTLINED. THE REPORT POINTS OUT THAT, EXCEPT FOP MEASURES TO PREVENT THE POLLUTION OF
NAVIGABLE WATERS BY Oil, KUWAIT HAS NC STANDARDS OR LEGISLATION CONCERNING CONTAMINATION. PRO-
POSED MEASURES FOE NATIONAL LEVEL ACTION, INCLUDING INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE, RESEARCH
STUDIES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION, ARE OUTLINED. MEANS FOR INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATION ARE ALSO SUGGESTED.
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PH(A)
MEXICO
PM(A)
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COUNTRY MONOGRAPH ON PROBLEMS RELATING TC ENVIRONMENT
MALTA. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL
ENGLISH 02/11/71 PGS 1-1U ID*
ALSO LRB
EPA
0102UA
THIS IS A PUBLICATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF HALTA, PREPARED FOR AND SUBHITTED TO THE ECONOMIC
COMMISSION FOR EUROPE BY THE MALTA HUMAN ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL. THE MONOGRAPH REVIEWS THE ENTIRE
RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND DANGERS AS THEY AFFECT MALTA, NOTING THAT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMBALANCES HAVE APISEN AS A RESULT OF LACK OF COHESION BETWEEN PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
PLANNING. THE LARGER PART OF THE MONOGRAPH IS DEVOTED TO A DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES
AND TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TAKEN BY THE MALTESE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS.
GOVERNMENT POLICIES, LEGISLATION, INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE
ENVIFONHENTAL PROTECTION FIELD ARE COVERED.
"THE STOCKHOLM CONFERENCE ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT."
V. 1i*, NO. 5.
MAYAUDON, ENRIQUE M.
SPANISH 10/00/72 PGS 673-685
ALSO IR
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO,
ID*
EPA
01218A
THIS ARTICLE, A REPRINT OF THE DISSERTATION PRESENTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE ASSOCIATION
OF THE ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS OF MEXICO ON AUG. 3, 1972, TRACES THE BACKGROUND OF THE UNITED
NATIONS CONFERENCE ELABORATED AT THE SECOND MEETING OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE, AND APPENDS THE
CONFERENCE'S DECLARATION ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT AND ITS 25 PRINCIPLES. THE AUTHOR OF THE ARTICLE
IS THE DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR RESEARCH OF THE UNDER SECRETAPIAT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT OF THE MEXICAN SECRETAPIAT FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE.
EOMANI*
L?(A)
»LAH(NO. 9 OF JUNE 20,1973 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO. 959.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PGS i»8-71 IDI 01371A
AIR WATER SOLID WASTE PESTICIDES RADIATION NOISF
THIS COMPREHENSIVE LAW, RECENTLY PASSED BY THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND SIGNED BY THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE COUNCIL, DECLARES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A NATIONAL PRIORITY 6 THE DUTY OF
OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS ALIKE. IT DEFINES ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AS ACTIONS CAPABLE OF: UPSETTING
ECOLOGICAL BALANCE; HARMING HUMAN HEALTH, QUIET AND COMFORT; OR DAMAGING NATIONAL ECONOMY. IT
ESTABLISHES NORMS TO PROTECT AIR, WATER, SOIL AND SUBSOIL, FORESTS AND OTHER VEGETATION, MONUMENTS
AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS FROM NOISE AND SOLID, LIQUID, GASEOUS, CHEMICAL AND RADIOACTIVE WASTES AND
RESIDUES. IT PROVIDES THAT TECHNOL03Y MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THAT
BORE RESEARCH IN THIS FIELD BB UNDERTAKEN. THE LAW SETS DOWN PUNISHMENTS FOR VIOLATORS. THE
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL OFFICIAL GROUPS ARE PRESENTED. THE NEW LAW'S
SOMANIAN-LANGUAGE VERSION APPEARS IN BULLETIN. OFIC., PART I, NO. 91, JUNE 23, 1973, PP. 2-11.
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SWEDEN
PM(A)
SWEDEN
(B)
PAGE
23
"HOW DC HE WANT OUR WORLD?" SWEDEN NOW. NO. 2.
ENGIISH 00/00/72 PCS 33-36
EPA
IDt 00777A
THE ARTICIE VOICES THE HOPE AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE UPCOHIHG UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT AND THEN PROCEEDS TO SHOW HOW MOST OF THE WORK HAD ALREADY DONE IN THE
YEAR PRECEEDING BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE CONFERENCE. THE PROCESS OF PRELIMINARY REPORTS
BEING DFAWN UP BY COUNTRIES INVOLVES AND THE PROCEDURE FOR STRUCTURING THE CONFERENCE ARE ALSO
DISCUSSED. PREPARATORY MEETINGS IN SUCH PLACES AS RBNSSELAERVILLE, NEW YORK; FOUNBX, SWITZERLAND;
AND CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, AS WEIL AS SOME ELEMENTS OF THEIR REPORTS ARE DESCRIBED. THE DIFFERENCES
IN ATTITUDES BETWEEN DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IS UNDERLINED.
BYGGNADS INDUSTRIN (BUILDING INDUSTRY), VCL. 12, NO. 19
EN3LISH
ALSO SWEDISH, ST
06/02/72 PGS 1-72
IDt
EPA
00940A
THIS SPECIAL ISSUE OF "BYGGNADS INDUSTRIN," SWEDISH BUILDING-TRADE MAGAZINE, IS DEDICATED TO
ARTICLES PERTINENT TO THE U.N. WORLD CONFERENCE ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. ALTHOUGH STATEMENTS BY
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CONFERENCE AS WELL AS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF FRANCE, BRITAIN,
THE U.S.A., WEST GERMANY, EAST 3ERMANY, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND FINLAND APE CONSISTENT WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL NATURE OF THE CONFERENCE, MOST ARTICLES RELATE TO SWEDISH EFFORTS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL
FIELD, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF THE BUILDING TRADE. REPRESENTATIVE ARTICLES DEAL WITH:
MANAGEMENT OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES IN SWEDEN; WHAT THE BUILDER CAN DO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT;
ECOLOGY OF HAN AND PRODUCTION DESI3N; PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT; AND THE USE OF NUCLEAR POWER
IN SWEDEN.
SWEDEN
SWEDEN'S NATIONAL REPORT TO THE UNITED NATIONS ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.
SWEDEN. MINISTRIES OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 6 OF AGRICULTURE EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-105 IDt 01005A
INTERNAmIONAl IN SCOPE; ALSO LRB
THIS GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION REPRODUCES THE TEXT OF SWEDEN'S REPORT TO THE UNITED NATIONS ON ITS
VIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. THE MAIN TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THE REPORT APE: URBAN PROBLEMS,
NATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, POLLUTION AND NUISANCES, EXISTING AND PROPOSED MEASURES
AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, AND SWEDISH VIEWS ON CURRENT AND DESIRABLE MEASURES AT THE INTERNATIONAL
LEVEL. THE REPORT ALSO CONTAINS THE SWEDISH POSITION ON INTERNATIONAL MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT; THIS PART OF THE REPORT APPEARS IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, RUSSIAN, SPANISH AND
CHINESE.
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SWEDEN
(A)
SWITZBRIAMC
PN(A)
DESIGN OF THE SWEDISH NATIONAI INVIBONMFNTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
PAL Ht UNO, INC.H* EPA
EN,;ITSH 00/00/7: res i-i<> TDI OII"»BA
AISO ST
HATER AIR
PREPARED BY THE SWEDISH AGENCY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT, THIS PAPER DISCUSSES THE
EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED TN SWEDEN FFON A PREPARATORY STUDY ON A COMPUTERIZED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM. THE PAPER FIRST PRESENTS A ;ENBRAI MODEL FOR USB IN THE ANALYSIS, PLANNING
AND DESIGN OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SYSTEMS, THEN THE BASIC DESIGN AND CONTENTS OF A PRO-
POSED DATA SYSTEM, AND FINALLY SCME DETAILS ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THIS SYSTEM, AIMED AT FACILITAT-
ING THF CONTROL OF POLLUTION IN SWEDEN,
1.'ORGANISATION ET LES TACHBS DO NOOVBL OFFICE FEDERAL DB LA PROTECTION DB
I'ENVIRONMBNT (THE ORGANIZATION AND TASKS 0» THE NEW FEDERAL OFFICE OF BMVIRONHBNTAL PROTECTION)
BALDINGCR, M.F. EPA
FRENCH 11/18/71 PGS 1-9 IDI 01020A
AISO IRB
THIS GENERAL PRESENTATION, DELIVERED BY THE DIRECTOR OF SWITZERLAND'S FEDERAL OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEALS WITH THE MEANING OF POLLUTION, HAYS IN WHICH THE CONFEDERATION CAN
ACT TO PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THB
BNVIRONMENTAI PROTECTION OFFICE. THE DIRECTOR STRESSES THE IMPORTANCB OF LEGISLATION AND OF
COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
OSS?
"PROBLEMS OF INTERACTION OF MAN WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.» VOPROSY
FILOSOFII.
FRDOR1V, YB.K, AND I.B. NOVTK EPA
RUSSIAN 12/00/72 PGS 46-58 IDI 015U6A
ALSO SE
THIS ARTICLE TREATS THB MARXIST PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH TO PROBLEMS OF INTERACTION BETWEEN MAN
AND THK ENVIRONMENT. THE AUTHORS REJECT THB PESSIMISTIC VIBW OP CERTAIN WESTERN ENVIRONMENTALISTS
THAT THE WORLD'S GROWING POPULATION FACES AN EXHAUSTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND INCREASING
POLLUTION. THEY FEEL THAT POPULATION GROWTH CAN BE REGULATED, THAT NEH MEANS OF EXPLOITING NATURAL
RESOURCES HILI BE FOUND, AND THAT POLLUTION IS NOT A NECESSARY PRODUCT OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. TO MEET
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS, THB AUTHORS BELIEVE THAT BROAD INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IS NECESSARY TO
OPTIMIZE INTERACTION BETWEEN SOCIETY AND THB ENVIRONMENT. THEY POINT TO RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL
AGREEMENTS HITH THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER HBSTERN AND SOCIALIST COUNTRIES AS AN ATTEMPT TO
ANSWER THIS NEED. THEY BBLIBVB THAT MAN IS CAPABLE OF AND HILL EVENTUALLY HAVE TO SYSTEMATICALLY
ALTER THE BIOSPHERE SO AS "0 MEET GROWING HUMAN NBBDS. WITH DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF NATURAL LAWS,
NAN CAN REORGANIZE NATURE TO CREATE HARMONIOUS INTERACTION HITH SOCIETY.
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PB(B)
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25
NATIONAL CAPITAt DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. FIFTEENTH ANNUM REPORT 1 JULY 1971 -
30 JUNE 1972
AUSTRALIA. NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EPA
ENGUSH 00/00/72 PCS 1-71 ID! 01217k
ALSO SE
HATER AIP SOIID HASTE GENERAL
FPANCF
PN(B)
'THE SITUATION AS REGARDS FPBNCH STEELWORKS." IB HONDE.
FRENCH
ALSO SE
WITBR
03/26/73 PGS 10
ID!
EPA
01181A
THIS PARIS NEWSPA PEP BDITOPIA1 EXAMINES THE POSSIBILITY OF NOISE POLLUTION FROM FRENCH BLAST
FNPNACBS ON THE SCALE THAT HAS PLAGUED THE GERMAN THYSSSFN FIRM'S BRAND-HEN FURNACE IN DUISBURG.
THE NEWSPAPER REGARDS IT AS UNIIKBLY THAT THE 3BPNAN FIRM MILL WILLIN3LY CONTINUE TO LIMIT ITS
CAPACITY IN THE INTEREST OF NOIS'B REDUCTION, GIVEN THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR STBBL AND ITS PROFIT
MOTIVE. IN FRANCE, ON THE OTHER HAND, SUCH BLAST FURNACES ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS REMOVED
FROM POPULATION CENTERS. OWNERS OF FRENCH FACILITIES HAVE, MOREOVER, AGREED TO MODERATE PRODUCTION
DUPING THE BREAKING IN PERIOD OF NEV FURNACES. THE EDITORIAL SPECULATES ON WHETHER
INTERNATIONAL STBEL PRODUCERS WILL NOT TORN TO THE DEVELOPING STATES, WHERE IRON TS PLENTIFUL AND
LABOR CHEAP, TO SET UP STBEL PLANTS, ALl IN "THE NAME OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION." APPENDED TO
THE EDITORIAL APE THREE NEW BRIEFS DEALING WITH WATER-POLLUTION FINES IN BRITTANY, INDICTMENT OF
ITALIAN TNDUSTPIMISTS FOR WATER POLLUTION, AND A SUB-AQUATIC RESERVE OFF THE SPANISH COAST.
FRANCE
PN(B)
"CONCRETE ACTIONS UNDERWAY TO MAKF TUT AIR PURER AND THE CITIES QUIETER.1*
VOIX DU NORD.
JOOTZ, DANIELIB EPA
FRBNrH 03/09/73 PSS 1-2U ID» 01182A
ALSO LRB, SE
»AIR SOLID WASTE
LA
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PRANCE
PH (B)
P-AGE
26
"TEXTILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT1: STUDY ON A CURRENT PROBLEM BY STUDENTS AT THE
ROUBAIX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY." LA VOIX DU NOHD.
EPA
FRENCH OU/T3/73 PCS 89 ID* 01183A
ALSO SE
*WATER AIR
GERMAN DEN PEP
LF (A)
"HAY 1U, 1970, FOURTH IMPLEMENTING ORDER TO THE LAND USE LAD -PROTECTION
A3AINST NOISE." 3ESETZBLATT DER DEUTSCHEN DEHOKRATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. II.
EPA
GERMAN 05/29/70 PGS 3U3-3U5 IDI 01093A
THIS IMPLEMENTIN3 ORDER TO THE LAND USE LAW (THE GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW OF EAST
GERMANY) DEALS WITH NOISE POLLUTION, WHICH IT DEFINES AS ANY SOUND THAT DISTURBS OR IMPAIRS
PSYCHIC OR PHYSICAL WELLBEING OP CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. STATE ORGANIZATION AND
INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES MUST ENSURE THAT THE SOCIALIST COMMUNITY IS NOT DISTURBED BY
NOISE MORE THAN CIRCUMSTANCES RENDER INEVITABLE AND THAT DANGER TO HEALTH FROM NOISE IS
AVOIDED. THE MINISTER OF HEALTH IS AUTHORIZED TO SET MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS. TRE
OEDBP ALSO STIPULATES THAT FACILITIES, MACHINES, TOOLS, AND VEHICLES BE SO CONSTRUCTED AND
PRODUCED TO LIMIT TO A MINIMUM NOISE PRODUCED THROUGH THEIR OPERATION. ANTI-NOISE TECHNIQUES
AND MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN LONG-TERM PLANNING. THE ORDER ALSO DELINEATES
MEASURES THAT MAY BE TAKEN BY CITY AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS. THE SUBSTANTIVE PARTS OF THIS ORDER
APE AVAILABLE IN EN3LISH TRANSLATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL DIGEST OF HEALTH LEG. V. 23 (1972).
3ERMAN DEM REP
LP(A)
"MAY 1H, 1970 LAW ... ON LAND USE IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAND USE
LAW)." 3ESETZBLATT DEP DEUTSCHEN DEMOKRATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. I, 1970.
EPA
GERMAN 05/28/70 PGS 67-7<» ID* 01103A
*GENEPAL AIR WATEE SOLID WASTE
GERMANY,FED REP CF
LR(A)
"INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE, NEW VERSION OF SEP 13,
1966 (VKB1. S. 531)." HANDBOCH DBS LAERMSCHUTZES: 30 035.
GOSSP.AU, EBEPHARD, AND OTHERS, COHP. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PGS 1-9 ID* 00910A
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFY THE INTERNATIONAL DECIBEL A AS THE NOISE MEASUREMENT UNIT. THE
INSTRUCTIONS DEAL WITH NOISE MEASUREMENT DEVICES, MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES OF VEHICLES IN MOTION
AND VEHICLES AT IDLE, BRAKE NOISE, PERIPHERAL NOISE, AND THRESHOLD NOISE VALUES FOR VARIOUS
CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
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NOISE
GERMANY,FED PEP CF
LP(A)
GERMANY,FED SEP OP
GERMANY,PEE REP CF
LR(A)
"AIE HAVIGATION LAW IN THE VERSION OF NCV 14, 1968 (BGB1 I S. 1114) EXCERPTS."
HANDBOCH DES LAEEMSCHUTZES: 31 025.
GOSSBAU, EBERHARD, AND OTHEPS, COMP. EPA
3EPMAN 12/00/69 PGS 1-2 IDt 00912A
COST. UPDATED LOOSE-LEAF PUB.
THIS LAW AUTHORIZES, A HONG OTHER THINGS, THE FBDBFAL TRANSPORTATION MINISTER TO TAKE MEASURES
TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM AIRPLANES IN THE AIR OR ON THE GROUND.
"NOV 28, 1968 REGULATIONS ON ADMISSION TO AIR TRAFFIC (BGB1 I, S. 1263)
EXCERPTS." HANDBUCH DES LAERMSCHUTZES: 31 030.
GOSSRAU, EBERHARD, AND OTHERS, COHP. EPA
GERMAN 00/00/68 PGS IDI 00913A
ANON3 THE PROVISIONS OF THESE REGULATIONS IS THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS SEEKING A
LICENSE FOR AN AIRCRAFT MUST SHOH THAT THE AIRCRAFT'S TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT IS SUCH THAT ITS
OPERATION WILL NOT CAUSE NOISE IN EXCESS OF TECHNOLOGICALLY FEASIBLE LIMITS.
"AIR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VERSION OF AUG 10, 1963 (BGB1 I S. 652)
EXCERPTS." HANDBUCH DES LAERMSCHUTZES: 31 031.
GOSSRAD, EBERHARD, AND OTHERS, COMP. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PGS 1-3 ID* 00914A
CONT. UPDATED LOOSE-LEAF PUB.
EACH PARTICIPANT IN AIR TRAFFIC IS OBLIGED TO ACT IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO INSURE SAFETY AND
OSDER IN NAVIGATION AND NOT TO ENDANGER OTHERS OR ENCROACH UPON THEIR RIGHTS. BOISE CAUSED BY
THE OPERATION OF AN AIRCRAFT MAY NOT BE LOODER THAN IS NECESSARY FOR THE ORDERLY CONTROL AND
SERVICE OF THE MACHINE.
SEFMANY,?ED REP CF
LR
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GERMANY,FED REP OF
PH(»
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28
A PROGRAMME FOF THE PROTECTION CF THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
EPA
ENG1ISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-126 IDI 0096UA
ALSO LRB
*AIR WATER SOLID HASTE RADIATION PESTICIDES
GERMANY.FEE REP CF
PH(A)
UMWELTFP.EUNDLICHE TECHNIK: VERFiHP.EN OND PRODOKTE (TECHNOLOGY AS A FRIEND TO
THE ENVIRONMENT: METHODS AND PRODUCTS), TECHNOLOGY SERIES 2
BAP.THOL0.1E, E., AND OTHERS EPA
GERMAN 00/00/71 PGS 337-?U7 ID# 01003A
ALSO SE, ST. AND IRB
*GENERAL AIP WATER SOLID WASTE
GERMANY,FEE PEP CF
PM{B)
"EVEPYTHING FOR FRESH AIR." UMWEtT
DREHER, JUERGEN
GERMAN 03/00/73 PGS 39-U1
*AIR WATER SOLID WASTE
EPA
IDt 01208A
GERMANY.FEE REP CF
PM(B)
"WHAT ARE THE CHANCES FOR ELECTRO-PROPULSION?" UMWELT
GERMAN
ALSO SE AND ST
*AIR
09/00/72 PGS 31-33
EPA
ID* 01223A
GERMANY,FEE REP CF
PM(B)
"TRAFFIC NOISE AN ACT OF NATURE?' OHWELT
JOKIEL, VOLKER
GEPHAN 03/00/73 PGS 25-27
ALSO LRB
EPA
ID* 01225A
THIS ARTICLE SURVEYS NOISE SOURCES, NOISE LEVELS, AND NOISE-REDUCTION PLANNING IN WEST GERMANY.
THE AUTHOR POINTS OUT THAT TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ON MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS CONSISTENT WITH HEALTH ARE
OFTEN NOT REFLECTED IN IAWS AND ORDINANCES AND THAT, IN FACT, COURTS FREQUENTLY REGARD TRAFFIC AND
TRAFFIC NOISE AS ACTS OF NATURE OUTSIDE OF THEIR JURISDICTION. HE ALSO EXAMINES INDUSTRIAL AND
AIRCRAFT NOISE AND PERTINENT BUILDING AND ZONING CODES, SUPPLYING TABLES INDICATING AVERAGE DECIBEL
VALUES MEASURED AT VARIOUS SOURCES. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, PARTICULARLY AS IT REGARDS NOISE, HAS
OFTEN BEEN FAULTY AND UNWORKABLE, FOR IT HAS FAILED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE UNITY OF HAN»S NEEDS
AND ACTIVITIES: WORK SUBSISTENCE, REST, AND LEISURE. COMPROMISES APE BADE BETWEEN THE ACCEPTABLE
AND THE ECONOMICALLY JUSTIFIABLE. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING MUST SEEK TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM THE
INCIDENCE OF STREET TRAFFIC. IN A SIDEBAR TO THE ARTICLE, THE AUTHOR OUTLINES BRIEFLY MEASURES
THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN SOME EUROPEAN CITIES TO CURTAIL TRAFFIC NOISE DURING NIGHT HOURS.
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NOISE
3E"MANY,FED HEP OF
PM(B)
"A REDUCTION OF AIRCRAFT NOISE IS NOT PRESENTLY IN SIGHT." DIE WELT
MUELLER, KLAUS EPA
GERMAN 04/11/73 PGS 10 ID! 01226A
ALSO LRB
THIS NEWS ARTICLE PEPORTS WHAT REST GEPHAN AIRLINES ARE DOING TO MEET THE INCREASINGLY
VOCIFEROUS CITIZEN DEMAND FOR QUIETER LANDING AND TAKEOFF OPERATIONS. AMONG THE MEASURES THAT
LUFTHANSA IS TAKING ARE: AVOIDING FLIGHT PATTERNS OVEP DENSELY POPULATED AREAS WHEN POSSIBLE,
REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER DURING AIRPORT APPROACH, DIFFERENT BRAKING TECHNIQUES, MORE RAPID ASCENTS
FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, AND THE ACQUISITION OF QUIETER ENGINES COMPLYING WITH THE STRICTER DIRECTIVES OF
THE U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. OLDER JET AIRCRAFT, EXCEPTING THE BOEING 707, COULD BE
MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE THESE QUIETER ENGINES, THE ARTICLE POINTS OUT, BUT THAT WOULD COST THE WEST
GERMAN AIRLINES AT LEAST EIGHT MILLION MARKS. EVEN IF THIS WERE FEASIBLE, IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER
AIRPORT AUTHORITIES WOULD LIFT THE BAN ON NIGHT FLIGHTS. THIS BAN, ISSUED AS A RESULT OF CITIZEN
COMPLAINTS, ALREADY COSTS THE AIRLINES A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY.
GERMANY,FED REP CP
PM(B)
"REFUSE BECOMES THE TOP PROBLEM." UNWELT
STIELER, WOLFGANG
GERMAN 01/00/72 PCS U2-l»«
'SOLID WASTE WATER AIR GENERAL
IDt
EPA
01229A
GERMANY,FEE REP OF
PM(A)
"PR03RAHS, BUT NO PLANS."
ROTH, CHRISTIAN
UMWF.LT
GERMAN
'GENERAL
AIP
09/00/72 PGS 1U-19
SOLID WASTE WATER
EPA
IDI 01233A
GREAT BRITAIN
IP(A)
"THE OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963, C.
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 13.
l»1." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLISH
00/00/69 PGS 609
IDt
EPA
00888A
THE MINISTER IS EMPOWERED TO HAKE REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PREMISES
CONTROLLED BY THIS ACT FROM ADVERSE AFFECTS CAUSED BY NOISE OH VIBRATION. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
ARE ESTABLISHED.
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30
NOISE
GREAT BRITAIN
IB (A)
"THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1960, 8 S 9 ELIZ. 2, C. 16, AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC
ACT, 1962, 10 6 11 ELIZ. 2, C. 59." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 2U1-2U9 IDI 00900A
SECTIONS 6" TO 67 OF THE ACT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE (FORMERLY THE MINISTER) HAY
MAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES INVOLVING NOISE AND THE
USE AND TESTIN3 OF SILENCERS. PROVISIONS MAY BE MADE FOR PERIODIC EXAMINATIONS OF THE VEHICLES BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ORDER TO INSURE COMPLIANCE. MANDATORY TEST CERTIFICATES ARE TO BE ISSUED
WHICH MUST BE OBTAINED SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO 50 POUNDS. CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT
HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1969, N. «19, THE MOTOR VEHICLES (TESTS) (EXEMPTIONS)
REGULATIONS, 1969.
3REA1" BRITAIN
LF(A)
"THE HOi-OR VEHICLES (TESTS) (EXEMPTION) REGULATIONS,
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1969, PART I, SECTION 2.
1969, N. 119, AS AMENDED."
ENGLISH
00/00/69 PCS 1206-1210
ID*
EPA
00900B
THESE REGULATIONS LIST TYPES OF VEHICLES EXEMPTED FROM TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC
ACT, 1960, SECTION 66. CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES SUCH AS LOCOMOTIVES, TRACTORS AND LARGE
TRUCKS, VEHICLES CONTROLLED BY OTHER LEGISLATION, AND VEHICLES REGISTERED TEMPORARILY IN GREAT
BRITAIN BY FOREIGNERS ARE EXEMPTED FROM NOISE LEVEL TESTS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1960 ACT.
THESE REGULATIONS ARE AMENDED BY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1971, N. 181«, THE MOTOR VEHICLES (TESTS)
EXEMPTION (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1971.
GREAT BRITAIN
L8(A)
"THE NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960, 869 ELIZ. 2, C. 68." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS l»9«-U99 IDf 00901B
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES NOISE AND VIBRATIONS AS STATUTORY NUISANCES UNDER PART III OF THE PUBLIC
HEALTH ACT, 1936, C. U9. IT IS NECESSARY THAT THREE PERSONS BRING COMPLAINT AGAINST SOMEONE FOR
A NOISE DISTURBANCE, RATHER THAN ONE PERSON AS IN THE CASE OF OTHER STATUTORY NUISANCES UNDER THE
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. OPERATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS AND OTHER AMPLIFYING DEVICES IN PUBLIC PLACES IS ALSO
RESTRICTED.
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31
NOISE
3PEAT BPITAIN
LR(A)
GREAT BRITAIN
IB (A)
"THE PUBLIC HEALTH (RECUR3IN3 NUISANCES) ACT, 1963, C. 25" HALSBORY'S STATUTES OF
EN3LAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 620-622 IDf 00901C
GENERAL
THIS ACT EMPOWERS LOCAL AOTHOPITIES TO SERVE AN ABATEMENT NOTICE TO THE OCCUPIER OF A PREMISES
WHERE A NUISANCE HAS OCCURRED AND IS LIKELY TO RECUR. IT IS TO BE ENFORCED ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES
TN PART III OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936. THIS ACT MAY BE USED TO CONTROL VARIOUS POLLUTION
PROBLEMS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED STATUTORY NUISANCES. EXCESSIVE NOISE IS HADE A STATUTORY NUISANCE
BY THE NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960, C. 68.
"THE TOWN POLICE CLAUSES ACT, 1889, 52 6 53 VICT., C. 1tt." HALSBORY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 130-133 IDI 0090UA
SECTION 6 OF THIS ACT EMPOWERS THE COMMISSIONERS TO MAKE BYLAWS TO REGULATE BLOWING HOBNS OR
PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ON A PUBLIC VEHICLE.
G5EAT BPITATN
PM(B)
"ENVIRONMENT ISSUES SHAY THE PLANNERS."
ALDOOS, TONY
ENGLISH 05/2»/73 PGS 5
P. 5 AVIATION SECTION; ALSO SE
GENERAL
THE TIMES
EPA
ID* 01177A
WRITTEN BY THE LONDON TIMES ENVIRONMENT REPORTER, THIS ARTICLE POINTS UP THE ENVIKONNENTAL
PRESSURES AND RESTRAINTS THAT APE BEGINNING TO RIVAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN THE
PLANNING OF NEB AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION. THE AUTHOR DISCUSSED THREE PLANNING FACTORS: NOISE, THE
IMPACT ON THE TYPE OF STRUCTURES BUILT AND TO BE BUILT IN THE VICINITY OF AIRPORTS, AND THE
URBANIZATION AND ITS CONCOMITANT STRAIN ON RESOURCES THAT A MAJOR AIRFIELD GENERATE. HE STATES
THAT "BECJUSE OF THE SPEED OF AIRCRAFT AND THE DIFFICULTIES OF MEASUREMENT, NOISE MONITORING IS
BY NO MEANS A PERFECT ART; BUT APPROXIMATE NOISE CONTOUR LINES HAVE BEEN TAKEN AS A GUIDE IN
SEVERAL COUNTRIES TO WHERE THE VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT CAN BE PERMITTED." A COMPARISON IS
MADE BETWEEN THE FRENCH THREE-ZCNE NOISE CONTOURS AND THE BRITISH NOISE AND NUMBER INDEX. SPECIFIC
REFEPENCES ARE MADE TO GATWICK AIRPCRT AND THE PLANNED HAPLIN AIRPORT.
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NOISE
SFEAT BPITAIV
PM(B)
PAGE
32
".ANOTHER LOOK AT LONDON'S TPAFFIC-i* ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, V. 261, NO. 6895
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PCS 31 IDf 01178A
*AIP
GREAT BPITAIN
PH(B)
"ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING." SURVEY 0? CURRENT AFFAIRS, V. 2, NO. 11
LONDON. CENTRAL OFFICE OF INFORMATION EPA
ENGLISH 11/00/72 PGS U98-U99 lot 01184A
ALSO SE
THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS SET FORTH IN THE BRITISH WHITE PAPER OF OCT.
17, 1972, ENTITLED DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION POTTING PEOPLE FIRST, AND THE REPORT OF THE
UPBAN MOTORWAYS COMMITTEE. THE MEASURES SECOMMENDED INCLUDE A PROGRAM OF SOUND INSULATION FOR
EXISTING RESIDENCES SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM NEW ROADS AND A NEW RIGHT TO COMPENSATION
FOR RESIDENTS WHOSE PROPERTY IS "INJURIOUSLY AFFECTED" BY AIRPORTS AND ROADS. THE WHITE PAPER
PROPOSES THBT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING OF PUBLIC PROJECTS SHOULD SEEK TO ELIMINATE THE HARMFUL
IMPACT IN THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS, NOISY AND UNATTRACTIVE PUBLIC DEVELOPMENTS , AND DAMAGE TO
VISUAL AMENITY; TO PROVIDE REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOP THOSE FOR WHOM ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES APE
INADEQUATE: TO MINIMIZE THE LASTING HARDSHIP THAT LENGTHY ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS CAUSE; TO
EXPEDITE NEW APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN; AND TO ACQUAINT RESIDENTS SUFFERING FPOM THE
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 0? PUBLIC PROJECTS THEIR PIGHTS AND CLAIMS.
JAPAN
PM(B)
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL IN JAPAN. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.
ENGLISH
ALSO SE, LRB/ ST
06/10/72 PGS 1-55
EPA
IDf 00782A
THIS PAMPHLET IS A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL REPORT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONFEPENCE
ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. IT DEVOTES INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS TO DETAILED DISCUSSIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
SUBJECTS: A SURVEY OF WATER POLLUTION IN JAPAN AND ITS HISTORY; CONTROL POLICY (INCLUDING
STANDARDS, LAWS, PROGRAMS, AND ADMINISTRATION); MONITORING SYSTEMS; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNDEP
AGENCIES AND MINISTRIES; AND MARINE POLLUTION. THERE ARE ALSO MANY TABLES AND CHARTS, FOR THE
MOST PART ON HEALTH-RELATED ASPECTS OF WATER POLLUTION.
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NOISE
JAPAN
PH(B)
PAGB
33
"ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION" AND "ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL." A BRIEF
REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH ADHINISTRATION IN JAPAN 1970. MINISTRY OP HEALTH AND WELFARE.
EPA
ENGLISH 11/01/70 PGS 35-40 ID* 00789A
*SOLID HASTE AIR RADIATION
JAPAN
PH(A)
SHOSAIKOKD NO KOGAI-TAISAKU NO JITTAI. (A FACTUAL STUD? OF ANTIPOLLUTION
HEASURES OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES.) 1971-72 EDITION.
EPA
JAPANESE 02/15/72 PGS 1-616 ID* 01002A
SE, LRB-ENGLAND, FR., SEED., USA
*AIR HATER SOLID HASTE PESTICIDES RADIATION
JAPAN
P«(B)
"MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.1
ENGLISH
ALSO LP
THE JAPAN TIMES, V. 77
OH/22/73 PGS 12
EPA
ID* 01191A
THIS EDITORIAL COHPLAINS THAT THE 1971 MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE HAVE BEEN
INEFFECTIVE AND THAT NOISE LEVELS ARE STEADILY INCREASING FROM THE RISING VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. THE
ENVIRONHENTAL AGENCY IS ESCHEHING THE OBVIOUS BUT DIFFICDLT-TO-ENFORCE REMEDY OF LIMITING
AUTOMOTIVE TRAFFIC AND HAS OPTED FOR HOPE STRINGENT NOISE STANDARDS. JAPAN HAS ALREADY 'ORDERED'
A CLEANER CAR HITH MODEST RESULTS, PERHAPS IT CAN 'ORDER1 A QUIETER CAR. CARS, HOWEVER ARE, NOT
THE CHIEF CULPRIT, THE EDITORIAL EXPLAINS, TRUCKS AND BUSES. DESIGN ENGINEERING SHOULD
CONCENTRATE ON CUTTING DOHN FROM THE CHANGING OF GEARS AND FROM ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION
IN THESE VEHICLES. IN THE LONG RUN, THE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC MUST BE REDUCED. "IN EXPLORING
ALTERNATIVES, THE FACTOR OF NOISE MUST BE CONSIDERED."
JAPAN
PH(A)
"POLLUTION CONTROL INVESTMENT BY JAPAN." DEPT. OF STATE AIRGRAM,
NO. A-27, AMEMBASSY TOKYO.
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT EPA
ENGLISH 01/12/73 PGS 1-5 ID* 01193A
ALSO SE
*AIR HATER SOLID HASTE
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NOTSE
NOHWAY
PH(A)
PAGE
"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN NORBAY" AND "NORWAY'S NATIONAL PARKS."
NORWAY.
NORWAY. NORWEIGAN INFOPHATICN SERVICE EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PGS 19;23-2« IDf 01018A
ALSO SE
*AIP HATER
NEWS OF
ROMANIA
LR(A)
"LAW(NO. 9 OF JUNE 20,1973 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONHENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOHIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO. 959.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PGS U8-71 ID# 01371A
*GENEPAL AIP WATER SOLID BASTE PESTICIDES RADIATION
PESTICIDES
BULGARIA
TP(A)
"MAR 19, 1966 DECREE ON THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
V. 1fi.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 538-539 ID* 01379A
'GENERAL AIR WATER RADIATION
FINLAND
LP(A)
"JAN 30, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 93 ON PESTICIDES."
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP.
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 309
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 21.
EPA
ID* 01110B
THIS ORDINANCE, ISSUED IN PURSUANCE OF THE MAY 23, 1969 LAW NO. 327 ON PESTICIDES,
ESTABLISHED A PESTICIDES BOARD ATTACHED TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND SETS REGULATIONS
DEALING WITH THE CONTROL OF PESTICIDES. THE ORDINANCE ENUMERATES THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD. IT COVERS APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO SELL PESTICIDES, THE
MAINTENANCE OF A PESTICIDES REGISTER BY THE INSTITUTE OF PLANT PROTECTION, THE PACKAGING AND
LABELING OF PESTICIDES, THEIR STORAGE, TRADE, TRANSPORTATION AND USE. MOREOVER, THE ORDINANCE
SETS RULES DEALING WITH PESTICIDE-TREATED PRODUCTS. THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR WHATEVER ADDITIONAL DIRECTIVES MAY BE NECESSARY TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT THIS
ORDINANCE. THE FINNISH/SWEDISH ORIGINAL OF THIS ORDINANCE APPEARS IN SUOBEN ASETUSKOKOELA
FINLANDS FORFATTNINGSSAMLING, FEB. 9, 1970, P. 215-219.
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PESTICIDES
GEPHAN DEB PEP
PH(B)
PAGE
35
"HAH AND HIS BEADTTFOL PLANET." GDP REVIEW
KEPTZSCHER, GUF.NTER.
ENGLISH 03/00/71 PCS 9-10
AISO SB
*WATER SOLID WASTE GENERAL
EPA
IDt 01170A
GERMANY,FED REP CF
PH(A)
A PROGRAMME FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HDHAN ENVIRONMENT
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-126 IDI 00964A
ALSO L»B
*AIP HATER SOLID WASTE RADIATION NOISE
GPEAT BRITAIN
PH(A)
POLLUTION: NUISANCE OP NEHESIS? A REPORT ON THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-88 IDt 00957A
ALSO SB, ST, LRB
*GENERAL AIR WATER RADIATION
ITALY
SE( )
ATTI DELLA GIORNATA DI STHDIC SO DANNI DA ANTIPARASSITARI (POSITION OF THE STUDY
GROUP ON DAMAGE FROM ANTI-PAPASITE PRODUCTS)
ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL MEDICINE BPA
ITALIAN OV12/66 PGS 1H8-152 IDf 00647A
ALSO LRB
THE CITED PAGES SUMMARIZE AND DISCUSS THE PROVISIONS OF THE ITALIAN UNIFIED HEALTH CODE THAT
PERTAIN TO THE TPADE IN AND SALE OF POISONOUS PRODUCTS AND THE MINISTERIAL CIRCULARS THAT PERTAIN
SPECIFICALLY TO INSECTICIDES AND DISINFECTANTS USED IN AGRICULTURE. THE CIRCULARS REQUIRE THE
REGISTRATION OF SUCH PRODUCTS AND THEIR PROPER LABELING. THE USE OF INSECTICIDES AND SIMILAR
PRODUCTS, IT IS CONCLUDED, CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS SOCIO-MEDICAL PROBLEM, INVOLVING NOT ONLY
AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY BUT THE ENTIRE CONSUMING POPULATION BY REASON OF THE PERSISTENCY OF THE
RESIDUES OF SUCH PRODUCTS. THESE SHOULD BE STUDIED MOPE THOROUGHLY WITH THE VIEW OF DEVELOPING
EFFECTIVE CONTROLS.
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PESTICIDES
ITALY
SE( )
PAGE
36
LEGISLATION.
PINT F
ITALIAN
ALSO LPB
GLI ANTIPAPASSITARI AGEICOLI.
00/00/70 PGS 71-73
EPA
IDt 00649A
THIS ARTICLE ON LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURAL PARASITICIDES LISTS SEVEN TYPES OF
ILLNESSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE HANDLIN3 AND USE OF SUBSTANCES USED TO PROTECT PLANTS AND CLASSIFIES
PESTICIDES INTO FOUR CATEGORIES ON THE BASIS OF TOXICITY. THE ARTICLE CALLS FOR A TIGHTENING OF
EXISTING PECULATIONS ON PESTICIDES CONTROL.
PM(A)
SB03AIKOKU NO KOGAI-TAISAKU NO JITTAI. (A FACTUAL STUDY OF ANTIPOLLUTION
MEASURES OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES.) 1971-72 EDITION.
JAPANESE 02/15/72 PGS 1-616
SE, LRB-ENGLAND, FP. , SEED., USA
*AIP HATER SOLID WASTE NOISE
EPA
IDi 01002A
RADIATION
POLAND
LP(A)
"HAY 21, 1963 LAW ON POISONOUS SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 15.
WORLD HEALTH OR3ANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6U PGS 587-593 IDt 01«16A
WATEF
POISONOUS SUBSTANCES APE DEFINED AS THOSE ENDANGERING HEALTH OH LIFE OF HAN OR ANIHALS. THE
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (IN THE
CASE OF PESTICIDES) OR OTHER MINISTRIES, IS TO ESTABLISH LISTS OF POISONS AND DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCES, INDICATING CONCENTRATIONS WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS. PROVISIONS ARE ESTABLISHED ON
MANUFACTURE, STOPAGE, TRANSPORT BY AIR OR WATER, PACKAGING AND LABELING OF POISONS. LICENSES FOR
IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, PURCHASE AND USE OF PESTICIDES, RODENTICIDBS, CERTAIN
PHYTOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS WHICH ARE POISONOUS MUST BE ISSUED
BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. THAT MINISTRY AND ITS AGENCIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOP INSPECTION AND
ENFORCEMENT OF THIS LAW. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ARE ESTABLISHED. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
DZIENNIK USTAW POLSKIEJ RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDOWEJ, MAY 22, 1963, N. 22, PP. 273-275.)
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37
PESTICIDES
POLAND
IMA)
"DEC 28, 1963 ORDER ON LABELING POISONOUS SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
V. 16.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PCS 72U IDI 01U16B
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE HINISTRT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE UNDER THE "HAY 21, 1963 LAW
ON POISONOUS SUBSTANCES," ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS FOP LABELING POISONS. PACKAGES CONTAINING
POISONOUS SUBSTANCES MUST BEAR THE NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE OR SUBSTANCES AND, IF POSSIBLE, THEIR
CONCENTRATIONS, A WARNING STATEMENT AND APPROPRIATE BARKINGS, INFORMATION ON TOXIC EFFECTS, AND
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR USING IT IF IT IS TO BE COMMERCIALLY MARKETED.
PHYTOPHARMACEUTICALS, PESTICIDES AND RODENTICIDES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE ACCEPTED
INTERNATIONAL NAME AND THE TRADE NAME RATHER THAN tfit CHEMICAL DESIGNATION. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
USTAV POLSKIEJ RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDOWEJ, JAN 21, 196U, N. 2, PP. 10-11.)
POLAND
L8 (A)
"DEC 28, 1963 ORDER ESTABLISHING LISTS OF TOXIC AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES." INT.
DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 16.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PGS 72U IDt 01U16C
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF
THE "HAY 21, 1963 LAW ON POISONOUS SUBSTANCES," ESTABLISHES TWO CATEGORIES OF POISONS.
SIXTY-FIVE SUBSTANCES ABE CLASSIFIED AS TOXIC AND 187 SUBSTANCES ARE LISTED AS DANGEROUS.
PRODUCTS USED AS PESTICIDES ARE INCLUDED. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN DZIENNIK DSTAV POLSKIEJ
RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDOWEJ, JAND 21, 19614, N. 2, PP. 12-1U.)
RCHAHIA
LS(A)
"LAW(NO. 9 OF JUNE 20,1973 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO. 959.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PGS I»8-71 ID* 01371A
*GENERAL AIR WATER SOLID WASTE RADIATION NOISE
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RADIATION
BULGAPIA
IS (A)
PAGE
38
"MAR 19, 1966 DECREE ON THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 538-539 IDf 01379A
'GENERAL AIP WATER PESTICIDES
CANADA
"CANADIAN NUCLEAR POWER DEVELOPMENT."
AIKEN, H.A.
ENGLISH 03/00/73 PGS
ALSO ST
ENGINEERING JOURNAL, V, 56/3
EPA
13-17 IDf 01235A
THIS ARTICLE, WRITTEN BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OP THE WHITESHELL NUCLEAR RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT,
ATOMIC ENBR3Y OF CANADA LIMITED, STRESSES THE POINT THAT "NUCLEAR POWER, COMBINED WITH THE SENSIBLE
MANAGEMENT OF OTHER RESOURCES, IS CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING ALL OUR ENERGY NEEDS INTO THE FORESEEABLE
FUTURE." IT DESCRIBES HOW NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS GOT STARTED IN CANADA, THEIR EARLY ACHIEVEMENTS AND
THEIP ADVANCED DESI3NS, ACCOUNTS FOR THEIR SUCCESSES, AND OUTLINES THEIR FUTURE PROSPECTS. THE
ARTICLE ALSO GIVES A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE APPROACH BEING TAKEN TO PREVENT RADIATION HAZARDS,
EXPLAINING THAT THE RULES FOR THE RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE ATOMIC
ENE3GY CONTROL BOARD. THE BOARD, IN TURN, GENERALLY FOLLOWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE ON RADIATION PROTECTION.
GERMANY,FEE REP OF
PM(A)
A PR03RAHHE FOP THE PROTECTION OF THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-126 IDI 0096HA
ALSO LRB
*AIR WATER SOLID WASTE NOISE PESTICIDES
GERMANY,FED REP CF
PH(A)
UMWELTSCHUTZ (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) NO. 1tt
GERMAN 05/29/72 PGS 1-11
ALSO P. 1-10; SB
*WATER AIR
EPA
IDf 01009A
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GEPHANY,FF.D REP CF
PH (B)
PAGE
39
"'THEN THE RHINE IS DEAD': INDUSTRIAL AND CITY PLANNING FROH BASEL TO MAINZ."
FRANKFURTER ALLGEHEINE ZEITUNG
EPA
GEPMAN 01/23/73 PGS 8 ID* 01206A
ALSO ST
*WATER
BFITAIN
IP (A)
GREAT BPITAIN
LP(A)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (CIVII DEFENCE) EXEHPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2641." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PSS 3568-3571 ID* 00758B
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS SEALED SOURCES AND DNSEALED LIQUID SOURCES WITH "LIHITED RADIOACTIVITY," USE
?OR CIVIL DEFENSE TRAINING PURPOSES, FHOH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (TESTING INSTRUMENTS) EXEHPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2643."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3577-3582 ID* 00758C
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT CERTAIN TESTING
INSTRUMENTS USING SEALED SOURCES OF RADIOACTIVITY. IT ALSO EXEMPTS THE ACCUMULATION OF WASTE
ARISING FROM THE USE OF THESE EXEMPTED INSTRUMENTS.
GREAT 3FITAIN
IK (ft)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (LUMINOUS ARTICLES) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2644."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3584-3588 ID* 00758D
THIS ORDER ALLOWS EXEMPTIONS FROM THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT FOR PERSONS WHO USE LUMINOUS
INSTRUMENTS AND CLOCKS AND HATCHES WITH LUMINOUS PARTS.
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S*D«TTON
GPFA" BRITAIN
GREAT BPT^AIN
I" (A)
SREAT FBITATN
L?(A)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (EXHIBITIONS) BKBKPTION ORDER 1962, N. 26tt5." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
P.PA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PSS 3590-35>9«l ID» 00758E
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS FROM THF REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OP THE RADIOACTIVE SDBSTAHCES ACT PERSONS
WHO USE -UTSRIAL WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY FOR EXHIBITS OR DEMONSTRATIONS.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (STORAGE IN TRANSIT) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 26«t6."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3595-3597 IDt 00758F
THIS PPDEP. EXEMPTS FROP THE REGISTFATION PEQUIREBENT OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT PERSONS
WHO StOSB AND SHIP HATEFTAIS WITH RADIOACTIVE CONTENTS PROVIDING THAT THE PACKAGES ARE CLEARLY
LABELED AND THAT THF CONTENTS AND CTREP REGULATIONS PUBLISHED BY TRB INTERNATIONAL ATONIC ENERGY
AGENCY ABE OBSERVED.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (PHOSPHATIC SUBSTANCES, BARE EARTH, ETC.) BXERPTION ORDER
1962, N. 26«8.« STATUTORY INSTPDHENTS 1962, PAST III.
EPA
FNGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3601-3603 IDI 00758G
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIRBHENT OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT PERSONS
HRO DEM WITH MATERIAL 8HICK IS RADIOACTIVE IN THAT ONE 0? ITS ELEMENTS IS LISTED IN SCHEDULE 3 OF
THE ACT. THESE PERSONS ARE ALSO EXEMPTED FPOH THE REQUIREMENT BANNING THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION
OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE CONTAINING THE SUBSTANCES EXEMPTED BY THIS ORDER.
GRFA? BPITJTN
IS (A)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (LEAD) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 26«9." STATUTORY INSTRU-
MENTS 1962, PAST III.
EPA
BN3LISH 00/00/63 PSS 360U-3605 ID« 00758H
PERSONS WHO USE RADIOACTIVE IHTERIA1 CONTAINING "NATURAL LEAD" ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRA-
TION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, AND THEY ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION Of RADIOACTIVE WASTE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION.
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RADIATION
3REAT BPITAIN
tP(A)
SPEA* BPITAIS
IP (A)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (OFANIUN AND TBORIDM) EXEMPTION OPDBR 1962, N. 2710."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PAPT III.
BPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3672-3676 ID» 00758J
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS PERSONS FPOH THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT IN RESPECT TO THE USE OF SUBSTANCE
CONTAINING "NATUKAI ORANIOH" OR "NATUPAL THORIUM." INCLUDED ARE ELECTRIC LIGHT FILAMENTS, CERTAIN
HEAT-BESISTART CBPAHICS, AND GLASS FOR OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE UNAUTHO-
RIZED ACCOnOLATICN AND DISPOSAL OF HASTES DOBS NOT APPLY TO HASTES ARISING FROH THE USE OF THE SUB-
STANCES EXEMPTED BT THIS OFDBR.
"PADTOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (PBEPAPED ORANIUH AND THORIOH COMPOUNDS) EXEMPTION ORDBK
1962, N. 2711." STATUTCRI TNSTPONENTS 1962, PART III.
BPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3677-3681 IDt 00758K
THIS ORDER DECLARES THAT PERSONS WHO USE COMPOUNDS OF PREPARED THORIUM AND URANIUM IN THE
AMOUNTS SPECIFIED FOR LABOFATORT TESTING ARE EXEMPTED FROH HAVING TO REGISTER UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE PADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION OF HASTES ARISING FROM THE USE OF
THESE SUBSTANCES IS NOT PROHIBITED IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (GEOLOGICAL SPECIMENS) EXEMPTION OPDBP 1962, N. 2712."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PAPT III.
BPA
EN5LISH 00/00/63 PSS ?682-36B5 ID! 00758L
THIS ODDER CONDITIONALLY EXEMPTS PERSONS WHO USE NATURAL ROCK OR MINERALS CONTAINING URANIUM OR
THORIOH FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. IT ALSO EXCLUDES THEM
FROH THE PROHIBITION ON THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION OF HASTE MATERIALS ARISING FROH THE USE OF
THIS MATERIAL.
GPEAT BFITAJN
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (HASTE CLOSED SOURCES) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1831."
STATHTOSY INSTRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/61 PGS 3422-3425 IDt 00758H
THIS LAH CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDES FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE DISPOSAL OP ACCUMULATION OF
HASTES RADIOACTIVE HASTES IN THE FC^H Of A "CLOSED SOURCE," I.E., A HOMOGENEOUS SOURCE, A LAMINATED
OP A SEALED SOURCE.
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RADIATION
6PEAT PSITAIN
LR(A)
GPEAT BRITAIN
IR(A)
35EAT BFITUN
IR(A)
"PADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (SCHOOLS, ETC.) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1832." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6K PCS 3«26-3U32 ID# 00758N
PERSONS USING "CLOSED SOURCES" OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND CERTAIN "OPEN SOURCES" FOR TRAINING
PURPOSES IN COLLEGES AND EDDCATTONAI INSTITUTIONS ARE EXEBPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OP
THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THE ORDER ALSO CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDES THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TH1
DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION OF HASTE ARISING FROM THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (HOSPITALS' WASTE) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1833."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
EN3LISH 00/00/6U PGS 3U33-3137 ID* 00758P
SOLID AND LIQUID RADIOACTIVE WASTE OF THE TYPE SPECIFIED WHICH RESULTS FROM THE MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT OF PERSONS IN HOSPITALS IS EXCLUDED FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE DISPOSAL OR ACCUMULATION
OF WASTE. \
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (THORTUM-X) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1834." STATUTORY IN-
STRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/64 PGS 3H3B-3HH2 ID* 00758Q
PERSONS WHO KEEP OR USE MATERIAL CONTAINING THOHIUM-X ?OR MEDICAL TREATMENT OR FOR SALE AS A
POISON ARE CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
ACT. THE ORDER ALSO EXCUSES THESE PERSONS FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL AND
ACCUMULATION OF WASTE ARISING FROM THE STORAGE OR USB OF THE EXEMPTED MATERIAL.
GREAT BFITAIN
LR(A)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (ATTACHMENTS TO LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963,
N. 1835." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6U PGS 3443-3HU6 ID# 00758R
PERSONS WHO USE ENCLOSED SOURCES OF LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY IN LIGHTING CONDUCTOR DEVICES ARE
CONDITIONALLY EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
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RADIATION
GPEAT BRITAIN
LR(A)
GPEAT BEITAIN
1R (A)
GPEAT BRITAIN
LP(A)
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (PRECIPITATED PHOSPHATE) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1836."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6U PGS 34<»7-3ai»8 IDf 00758S
PERSONS USING MATERIALS CONTAINING "PRECIPITATED PHOSPHATE WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY" ARE
EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (TOKENS FOR VENDING MACHINES) EXEMPTION ORDER 1968,
N. 935." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1968, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 2HH1-2HH2 ID* 00758V
PERSONS USING OR KEEPING TOKENS WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY FOR ACTIVATING AUTOMATIC VENDING MA-
CHINES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THE PROHI-
BITION A3AINST THE UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL OR ACCUMULATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE DOES NOT APPLY TO
THESE TOKENS.
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (VOUCHEPS FOP ENCASHMENT MACHINES) EXEMPTION ORDER 1968,
N. 936." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1968, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 2H13-2HHH lot 00758W
PERSONS USING VOUCHERS WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY TO OBTAIN MONEY FROM AUTOMATIC ENCASHMENT MA-
CHINES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
GPEAT BRITAIN
IB (A)
"NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS ACT 1965, C. 57." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED.,
V. 37.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 P3S l»30T«65 ID* 00759A
THIS ACT DECLARES THAT NO PERSON MAY INSTALL OR OPERATE A NUCLEAR REACTOR OR ANY TYPE OP PLANT
FOR THE PRODUCTION OP USE OF ATOMIC ENERGY OR THE STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF NUCLEAR FUEL WITHOUT A
GOVERNMENT LICENSE. THE GOVERNMENT MAY ATTACH ANY CONDITIONS TO THE LICENSE IN THE INTERESTS OF
SAFETY. THE LICENSEE OF A NUCLEAR SITE MUST PROVIDE THAT "NO IONIZING RADIATIONS" ARE EMITTED FROM
ANY WASTE DISCHARGED ON OR FROM THE SITE. HE IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO PERSONS
OR PROPERTY BY RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL BEING CARRIED TO OR FROM THE SITE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM. SECTIONS OF THE ACT OUTLINE PROCEDURES FOR BRINGING CLAIM AND THE PENALTIES FOR
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT. THE ACT WITH ADAPTATION MAY BE EXTENDED BY ORDER IN
COUNCIL TO ANY TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. (THE NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS ACT OF 1969 MADE NEC-
ESSARY AMENDMENTS TO THE 1965 ACT TO BRING THE LATTER INTO CONFORMITY WITH INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS.)
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tit
"ADIATION
GREAT BRITAIN
IR(A)
"NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS (INSURANCE CERTIFICATE) REGULATIONS 1965, N. 1823."
STATUTORY INSTRUHENTS 1965, PART III, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS 5H97-5U98 IDI 00759B
THESE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBE THE PARTICULARS THAT BUST BE INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENT FOR THE TRANS-
PORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, INCLUDING THE TYPE OF NUCLEAR MATTER, THE DESTINATION AND PLACE OF
DEPARTURE AND THE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SATISFY ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE TRANSPORTING OF THE MATE-
RIAL. (THESE REGULATIONS HERE AMENDED BY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1969, N. 6tt, WHICH REMOVED THE RE-
QUIREMENT THAT DOCUMENTS OF TRANSPORT CONTAIN THE NUMBER OF PACKAGES AND THE IDENTIFYING MARKS OB
THEM.)
GREAT BRITAIN
LR(A)
"NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS (EXCEPTED MATTER) REGULATIONS 1965, N. 1826." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1965, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 5507-5509 ID# 00759D
THESE REGULATIONS EXEMPT CERTAIN RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, FOUND IN SMALI QUANTITIES OUTSIDE OF
NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS, FROM THE LIABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS ACT,- AS WELL AS
FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE AN INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. THE REGULATIONS SPECIFY THE PERMISSIBLE
AMOUNTS OF RADIOACTIVITY TO QUALIFY FOR THIS EXEMPTION. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PRESCRIBE THE MASS LIMI-
TATIONS IN TERMS OF GRAMS OF CONTAINED FISSIBLE NUCLIDE. THEY ALSO LIST THE LABELING AND PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS.
GREAT BRITAIN
LR(A)
"NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS 1971, N. 381.'
PART I, SECTION 2.
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PGS 1169-1171
STATUTORY INSTRUHENTS 1971,
EPA
ID« 00759E
THESE REGULATIONS EXTEND THE TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS COVERED UNDER THE 1965 NUCLEAR INSTALLATION
ACT TO INCLUDE: THE MANUFACTURE OF FUEL ELEMENTS USED TO PRODUCE ATOMIC ENERGY; ANY PRODUCTION DE-
SIGNED TO EXTRACT, INCORPORATE OR UTILIZE COMPOUNDS OF URANIUM OR PLUTONIUM; ANY INSTALLATION DE-
SIGNED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NEUTRONS AND ISOTOPES USED FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OR THE PROCESSING
OF IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL; AND ANY INSTALLATION USED FOR THE STORAGE OF QUANTITIES OF RADIOACTIVE
MATERIALS.
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RADIATION
GREAT BRITAIN
1P(&)
"RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 1970, C. "6." PDBLIC GENERAL ACTS 1970, PART II.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 1«5<*-1«63 IDt 00766A
THE ACT PROVIDES FOR THE NATIONAL RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION BOARD WHOSE FUNCTION IS TO ADVISE RE-
SPONSIBLE PERSONS AND GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS ON THE HAZARDS OF RADIATION AND MEANS OF PROTECTION
A3AINST RADIATION. IT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RADIOLOGICAL SERVICE, FORMERLY PROVIDED BY
THE MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES FORMERLY CARRIED ON BY THE ATOMIC ENERGY AU-
THORITY.
3PEAT BRITAIN
P«(A)
POLLUTION: NUISANCE OH NEMESIS? A REPORT ON THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-88 IDI 00957A
ALSO SE, ST, LRB
'GENERAL AIR WATER PESTICIDES
GREAT BRITAIN
PM(B)
"EXPERT POLLUTION-.* ECOIOGIST, V. 2, NO. 8.
ARNOLD, FRANCIS
ENGLISH 08/00/72 PGS 3
EPA
IDt 0121UA
THIS EDITORIAL DECRIES THE LACK OF REALISTIC PLANNING AND THE POLLUTION OF EXPERTISE IN THE
MATTER OF THE DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE LIQUID HASTES. BRITISH NUCLEAR FUELS, THE AGENCY
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THESE HASTES, OPERATES ON THE SAME PREMISE AS THE U.S. ATOMIC
ENERGY AGENCY, THE EDITORIAL CLAIMS, NAMELY ON THE HOPE THAT SOME DAY TECHNOLOGY HILL DEVELOP A
MEANS FOR THE SAFE DISPOSITION OF RADIOACTIVE LIQUIDS. IN THE MEANTIME, MORE AND MORE SDCH HASTES
ARE STORED AHAITING EVENTUAL REMOVAL. "BEFORE A SINGLE ADDITIONAL POHER PLANT IS BUILT, THE
PUBLIC HAVE A RIGHT TO FULL AND OPEN DISCUSSION 0? THE HAZARDS INVOLVED." THE EDITORIAL RECOMMENDS
THE PUBLIC QUESTIONING OF CONCERNED AGENCY HEADS ON THEIR PLANS FOR FURTHER NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT,
PARTICULARLY FOR HIGH-LEVEL HASTE DISPOSAL, THE SAFETY OF BREEDER REACTORS, AND THE DEPENDANCE OF
GREAT BRITAIN ON SOUTH AFRICA FOR URANIUM PROCUREMENT.
GREAT BRITAIN
PH(B)
"IS THERE A PEACEFUL ATOM?" ECOLOGIST, V. 1, NO. 1
BUNYARD, PETER
ENGLISH 07/00/71 PGS 15-19
ALSO ST
ID*
EPA
0122UA
THIS ARTICLE ASKS THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY TO REFLECT SERIOUSLY ON THE RADIATION" DANGERS THAT IT
HARBORS FOR THIS AND COMING GENERATIONS. THE AUTHOR POINTS TO THE RISING LEVELS OF RADIATION, THE
DISCHARGES FROM NUCLEAR REACTORS, THE FALLOUT FROM NUCLEAR ENGINEERING PROJECTS, THE U.S. PLOHSHARE
PROGRAM, THE STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE HASTES, AND TO THE PROBABILITY THAT A REACTOR OR STORAGE
CONTAINER HILL ONE DAY BE BREACHED BY EXPLOSION OR NATURAL CATASTROPHE. HE DISCUSSES BACKGROUND
RADIATION, RADIATION AS A CAUSE OF CERTAIN CANCERS, RADIATION ACCUMULATION, THE RULISON PROJECT,
THE PROBLEMS OF RADIOACTIVE HASTE DISPOSAL, AND SCHEMES FOR EXCAVATING A CENTRAL AMERICAN CANAL
THROUGH NUCLEAR BLASTING. THE PROBLEM OF NUCLEAR REACTORS IS ESPECIALLY ACUTE IN GREAT BRITAIN
HE EXPLAINS FOR IT HAS A GREATER CONCENTRATION OF REACTORS THAN ANYHHERE ELSE IN THE RORLD.
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HUNGARY
tR(ft)
PAGE
"JAN 23, 1966 SOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 5 CONCERNING HARMFUL POLLUTION OF HATERS
AND THE FINES APPLICABLE TO THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS." INT. DIG. OP HLTH. LEG., V.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PCS 138-11*1 lot 01091A
*HATER
18.
JAPAN
PN(B)
"ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION" AND "ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL." A BRIEF
REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN JAPAN 1970. MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE.
EPA
ENGLISH 11/01/70 P'SS 35-HO IDt 00789A
*SOLID WASTE AIH NOISE
JAPAN
PN(A)
SH05AIKOKU NO KOGAI-TAISAKU NO JITTAI. (A "ACTUAL STUDY OF ANTIPOLLUTION
MEASURES OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES.) 1971-72 EDITION.
JAPANESE 02/15/72 FGS 1-616
SE, LRB-ENGLAND, FR., SEED., USA
*AIR WATER SOLID HASTE NOISE
EPA
IDf 01002A
PESTICIDES
ROMANIA
LR(A)
"LAW(NO. 9 0? JUNE 20,1973 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO. 959.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/-73 PCS U8-71 ID* 01371A
'GENERAL AIR WATER SOLID HASTE PESTICIDES NOISE
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
"FUTURE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS: WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED, FROM LAKE GENEVA TO LAKE
CONSTANCE." JOURNAL DE GENEVE
EPA
FRENCH 03/06/73 PGS 11 ID* 01211A
HATER
ACCORDING TO THIS NEWS ITEM FROM BERN, THE FEDERAL COMMISSION FOR ELECTRIC POWER INSTALLATIONS
HAS ISSUED ITS REPORT ON THE PROPOSED LOCATIONS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS TO BE BUILT IN SWITZERLAND
THE COMMISSION HAS OPTED FOR THAT STRIP OF TERRITORY FUNNING FROM LAKE GENEVA TO LAKE CONSTANCE, AN
AREA EXPECTED TO HAVE AN ENERGY DEFICIT IN THE YEARS AHEAD. THE HEAD OF THE DEPAPTHENT FOP
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION, AND ENERGY HAS ASKED THE FOLLOHING AGENCIES TO SUBMIT REPORTS ON
THE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT: FEDERAL COMMISSION FOR THE SAFETY OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS, FEDERAL
COMMISSION FOR THERMAL HASTES, THE CENTRAL DEFENSE OFFICE, AND THE DELEGATE CHAPGED WITH DEVELOP-
MENT PROJECTS FOR THE AREA. WHEN THE REPORTS ARE COMPLETED AND INTEGRATED, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO
PINPOINT THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS.
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RADIATION
USSR
LR(A)
ussa
IR(A)
"HAY 31, 1963 REGULATIONS ON WORK WITH NATURAL RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN THE RARE
METAL INDUSTRY." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WOPLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 495-496 IDt 01490B
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, APPLY TO INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND
RESEARCH INSTITUTES INVOLVED IN EXTRACTION OR PROCESSING OF MINERALS CONTAINING THORIUM AND
UPANIUM. WORK WITH ORES, CONCENTRATES AND SEHIFINISHED PRODUCTS CONTAINING THORIUM OR URANIUM IS
TO BE REGULATED AS WORK WITH UNSEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCES UNDER THE JUN 25, 1960 REGULATIONS ON
WORK WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. ADDITIONAL REQUIRHENTS ARE STIPULATED ON WORKING, CONDITIONS
AND MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF RADIOACTIVITY IN THE AIR AT ENTERPRISES. REGULATIONS
ARE INCLUDED ON PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE ORES, WATER SUPPLY AND
DRAINAGE AT ENTERPRISES, AND COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES WITHOUT ENDANGERING
THE ENVIRONMENT OR PUBLIC HEALTH.
"JUN 12, 1964 REGULATIONS ON COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND BURIAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES.
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 496 ID* 01490C
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AMEND SECTION 10 OF THE JUN 25,
1960 REGULATIONS ON WORK WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, INCREASING CONTROL OVER PROCEDURES FOR
COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND BURIAL OF SOLID AND LIQUID RADIOACTIVE WASTES. A BOARD INCLUDING
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITY IS ESTALISHED TO REMOVE PROCEDURES FOR PREVENTING HAZARDS
TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT AT BURIAL SITES FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTES AND TO ISSUE PERMITS
TO OPERATE. THESE REGULATIONS ALSO MODIFY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ON LOCATION AND OPERATION OF
CENTERS FOR BURIAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, COLLECTION, TEMPORARY STORAGE, REMOVAL AND TRANSPORT
OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, PROCEDURES FOR BURIAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, METHODS FOR CONTROLLING
ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION, AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKERS INVOLVED IN DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE
WASTES.
USSP
LR(A)
"AUG 25, 1969 RADIATION SAFETY STANDARDS." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 22,
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 190-200 ID* 01490D
THESE STANDARDS, ISSUED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, REPLACE STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM SAFE
DOSES OF IONIZING RADIATION STIPULATED IN ANNEX 2 OF JUN 25, 1960 REGULATIONS ON WORK WITH
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. MAXIMUM RADIATION DOSE LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR WORKERS HANDLING
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, FOP INDIVIDUALS NOT INVOLVED IN HANDLING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, AND FOR
THE POPULATION AS A WHOI E. EXPOSURE CAUSED BY NATURAL BACKGROUND RADIATION OR RECEIVED DURING
MEDICAL TREATMENT IS NOT INCLUDED IN DOSE LEVELS FIXED BY THESE STANDARDS. HOWEVER, IT IS NOTED
THAT X-RAY EXPOSURE REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE GENETIC DOSE RECEIVED BY THE WHOLE
POPULATION AND SHOULD BE RESTRICTED. PROCEDURES ARE ESTABLISHED TO DETERMINE DOSES RECEIVED BY
INDIVIDUALS OR THE 3ENERAL POPULATION IN CASES OF EXPOSURE TO RADIATION. IN EVENT OF EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURE OF SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION, HEALTH AUTHORITIES MUST IMPLEMENT NECESSARY PREVENTIVE
MEASURES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
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50
SOLID HASTE
GERMANY,FED REP CF
FM(B)
"FORESTS FREE OF DEPELICT CARS." FRANKFURTER RONDSCHAO, V. 29, NO. 81
EPA
GERMAN OV05/73 PGS 1U IDt 01169A
ALSO SE
THIS NEWS STORY, BEARING A WIESEADBN/HOFHEIM DATELINE, REPORTS THAT THE MINISTER FOR
AGPICULTOPE AND THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE WEST GERHAN STATE OF HESSE HAS CALLED FOR THE REMOVAL OF
JUNKED CARS AND OTHER REFUSE LITTERING THE LANDSCAPE. SO THAT THE BURDEN HILL NOT FALL UNFAIRLY
UPON THE COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES, HE HAS GIVEN THE FORESTRY OFFICES OF THE STATE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF SETTING UP A CAMPAIGN CALLED "CLEAN LANDSCAPE." IN THE FIRST CLEAN-UP ACTION,
ORGANIZED IN PART ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS, OFFICIALS FROM THE HOFHEIM FORESTRY OFFICER MEMBERS OF
THE SOCIETY FOP THE PROTECTION OF GERHAN FORESTS, THE U.S. ARMY, AND THE RED CROSS, AS WELL AS
EMPLOYEES OF THE FRANKFURT SANITATION DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN PARTICIPATED. THE
HESSIAN MINISTER STRESSED THAT, SINCE THE CLEAN UP OF REFUSE CANNOT BE FINANCED EXCLUSIVELY
FROM PUBLIC FUNDS, VOLUNTEER ACTION IS MOST WELCOME.
GERMANY,FED REP OF
PM(B)
"EVERYTHING FOR FRESH AIR." UMWELT
DREHER, JUBRGEN
GERMAN 03/00/73 PGS
*MP WATER NOISE
39-H1
EPA
ID* 01208A
GERMANY,FEE REP OF
PH(B)
"STANDPOINT: SOLID WASTES ARE BUT MISPLACED RAW MATERIALS." UMWELT
3IULINI, UDO EPA
GERMAN 01/00/72 PGS « ID* 01228A
THIS ESSAY ADDRESSES ITSELF TO THE PROBLEM OF WHAT INDUSTRY AND THE STATE CAN DO TO REDUCE
SOLID-WASTE POLLUTION. THERE ARE THREE POSSIBILITIES FOR ADEQUATE DISPOSAL, ACCORDING TO THE
AUTHOR, A CHEMICAL INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE: RECYCLING, RE-USE OF THE HASTES AS THE PAW MATERIAL FOR
NEW PRODUCTS, AND DUMPING IN AS ENVIRONMENTALLY HARMLESS A MANNER AS POSSIBLE; THE LAST BEING THE
LEAST DESIRABLE ALTERNATIVE. THE AUTHOR RECOMMENDS THAT THE STATE AND INDUSTRY, WORKING JOINTLY,
IMPLEMENT THE FIRST TWO ALTERNATIVES. HE SUGGESTS, AS EXAMPLES, THE INCORPORATION OF WASTE
ELIMINATION AS A MAJOR FACTOR IN INDUSTRIAL PLANNING, GREATER USE OF DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES FOR
THE PURCHASE OF MODBHN ANTI-POLLUTION DEVICES AND WASTE-DISPOSAL MACHINERY, AND THE REQUIREMENT
BY THE STATE THAT MATERIALS USED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTAIN A GIVEN PERCENTAGE OF PROCESSED
SOLID WASTES.
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GEP.MANY.FED HBP CF
PB(B)
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51
"BEFOSE BECOHES THE TOP PROBLEM." UNWELT
STIELEB, WOLFGANG
GERMAN 01/00/72 PGS H2-HH
HATER AIR NOISE GENERAL
ID*
EPA
01229A
THIS ARTICLE, ONE OF A SERIES APPEARING IN THE ENVIBONMENT JODRNAL "UHHBLT ON POLLUTION PROBLEM
IN HAJOB CTITES IN REST GERMANY, DEALS WITH WEST BERLIN. THE GREATER PART OF THE ARTICLE IS
CONCEBNED WITH CONSTRUCTION AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS THAT HAVE INCBEASINGLY ENCROACHED ON THE CITY'S
FORESTS AND PARKS AND WITH CITIZEN ACTIONS THAT HAVE STOPPED OR DELAYED SOME OF THE MORE RECENT
CONSTRUCTION. ONE OF WEST BERLIN'S POLLUTION PROBLEMS IS THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTES. SOME
PELIEF MAY BE IN SISHT, THE ARTICLE POINTS OUT, AS A RESULT OF EAST GERMANY'S AGREEMENT IN
PRINCIPLE TO CAPT AWAY WEST BERLIN'S SOLID WASTE ON A CUBIC-METER FEE BASIS. THE ARTICLE ALSO
DISCUSSES BRIEFLY WATER, AIR, AND NOISE POLLUTION PROBLEMS IN THE CITY.
GERMANY,FED PEP OF
PM(B)
"IF NEEDS BE, COVER YOUR MOUTH WITH A HANDKERCHIEF." UHWELT
DARNFTAADT, THOMAS EPA
GERMAN 05/00/72 PGS 32-3U ID# 01230A
ALSO ST
*AIR WATEP
GEFMJ>NY,FED REP OF
Pfl(A)
"PROGSAHS, BUT NO PLANS."
ROTH, CHRISTIAN
OMWELT
GERMAN
*3ENERAL
AIR
09/00/72 PGS
NOISE
U-19
WATER
EPA
ID! 01233A
GREAT BRITAIN
LR(B)
SECOND REPORT: THREE ISSUES IN INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION
ROYAL COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
ENGLISH 03/00/72 PGS 1-9 IDt
ALSO PMA
'GENERAL
EPA
00959A
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S01ID WASTE
GPEAT BPITAIN
PH(B)
PAGE
52
"LEADING QUESTION." ECOLOGIST, V. 2, NO. 8
HILLS, LAWRENCE D.
ENGIISH 08/00/72 PCS 22-2U
*AIR WATEP
EPA
IDf 01213A
JAPAN
PN(A)
THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT IN JAPAN. ENVIRONHENT AGENCY.
ENGLISH
ALSO SE
*AIF
02/00/72 PCS 1-92
ID*
EPA
00780A
WATER
JAPAN
PH(P)
"ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION" AND "ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL." A BRIEF
REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN JAPAN 1970. MINISTRY OP HEALTH AND WELFARE.
EPA
ENGLISH 11/01/70 PCS 35-l»0 ID* 00789A
AIR NOISE RADIATION
TWCT CHAPTERS OF THIS PUBLICATION DEAL VBEY BRIEFLY WITH PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
POLLUTION IN JAPAN. THE FIRST COVERS DOMESTIC REFUSE DISPOSAL, INCLUDING THE PROBLEM OF
NIGHT-SOIL DISPOSAL AND INSECT AND RODBNT CONTROL. THE SECOND CONTAINS PENARKS ON AIR, WATER,
AND NOISE POLLUTION AND SOME DISCUSSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS.
JAPAN
PB(A)
SH03AIKOKU NO KOSAI-TAISAKU NO JITTAI. (A FACTUAL STUDY OF ANTIPOLLUTION
MEASURES OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES.) 1971-72 EDITION.
EPA
JAPANESE 02/15/72 FGS 1-616 ID* 01002A
SE, LRB-ENGLAND, PR., SEED., USA
*AIR HATEP NOISE PESTICIDES RADIATION
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JAPAN
PM(A)
PAGE
53
"POLLUTION CONTROL INVESTMENT BY JAPAN." DEPT. OF STATE AIRGRAM,
NO. A-27, AHEHBASSY TOKYO.
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT EPA
ENGLISH 01/12/73 PSS 1-5 ID« 01193A
ALSO SE
*AIR WATER NOISE
ROMANIA
LR(A)
"LAW(NO. 9 OF JDNE 20,1973 ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PCS «8-71 ID* 01371A
*GENERAL AIR WATER PESTICIDES RADIATION NOISE
959.
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
ETAT DE L«EVACUATION DBS ORDURES EN SUISSE AU LER JANVIER 1971. (THE STATE
OF REFUSE DISPOSAL IN SWITZERLANE AS OF JAN. 1, 1971)
SWITZERLAND. CONFEDERATION'S OFFICE OF WATER PROTECTION EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1 ID* 00998A
ALSO GERMAN, SE
WATER
THIS ONE-PAGE TABLE LISTS FOF EACH SWISS CANTON THE NUMBER OF REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANTS IN
OPERATION AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND THE NUMBER SLATED FOR CONSTRUCTION. THE TABLE ALSO FURNISHES
DATA ON THE TYPES OF PLANTS (COMPOST PROCESSING, INCINERATION, AND A COMBINATION OF COMPOST AND
INCINERATION), THE NUMBEF OF COMMUNITIES, SERVED, AND THE CAPACITY OF THE PLANTS IN TON-DAYS.
USSP
IB (A)
"MAR 18, 1961 REGULATIONS ON URBAN SANITATION." GIGIYENA I SANITARIYA, V. 27.
EPA
RUSSIAN 04/00/62 PGS 115-119 ID* 01U91A
WATER RADIATION
IN THESE REGULATIONS, THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH ESTABLISHES GUIDELINES FOP URBAN SANITATION
SERVICES IN THE SOVIET UNION. THE URBAN SANITATION SERVICES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION,
REMOVAL AND SANITARY DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE AND BOILER ASHES FROM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY
BUILDINGS, REFUSE AND SOLID WASTES FROM INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND OTHER ENTERPRISES, WASTEWATER
FROM BUILDINGS NOT CONNECTED WITH SEWAGE SYSTEM, AND OTHER TYPES OF REFUSE COLLECTED AROUND THE
CITY. ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR URBAN SANITARY SERVICES ARE DEFINED.
DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE STIPULATED ON PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND SANITARY
DISPOSAL OF VARIOUS TYPES OF LIQUID AND SOLID WASTES WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE SANITARY QUALITY OF
THE ENVIRONMENT OP THE PUBLIC HEALTH. REGULATIONS 39 AND l»0 DEAL WITH PREVENTING POLLUTION OF
SUBTERRANEAN WATEP RESOURCES AND RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
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SOLID WASTE
USSP
LR(A)
"DEC 13, 1968 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION 0? THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS."
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 3U-52 IDI 01U92A
WATE?
THE PRINCIPLE OP STATE OWNERSHIP OF THE LAND, WHICH PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR PECULATING LAND
USE AND CONTROLLING POLLUTION OF THE LAND, IS ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 3. ARTICLE 13 REQUIRES LAND
USERS IN GENERAL AND INDUSTRIES IN PARTICULAR TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE THE LAND WHILE THE?
ASE USING IT AND TO EMPLOY EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE LAND BY SOLID WASTES OR
WASTE9ATER. OTHER PROVISIONS CONCERN PRINCIPLES OF LAND USE, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LAND
USERS, PPOCEDUFES FOR REVOKING THE RIGHT OF LAND USE, AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR REGULATING
LAND USE BY AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, MINING AND INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES, AND REGULATING LAND USE
IN POPULATED AREAS.
USSF
LP (A)
"HAY 1«, 1970 DECREE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON STATE CONTROL OF LAUD USE."
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. M., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 72-78 ID* 01U92B
WATER
THIS DECREE OF THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ESTABLISHES THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN ALL-UNION
REPUBLIC, REGIONAL AMD MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LAND
USE UNDEP THE DEC 13, 1968 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE USSP AND UNION REPUBLICS. THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE OF THE USSP MINISTRY OP AGRICULTURE IS MADE RESPONSIBLE FOP SUPERVISION
MEASURES BY NON-AGRICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTS, INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT POLLUTION
OF THE LAND WITH INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTES OP WASTEWATER, AND TO REGULATE ACTIVITIES HAFMFUL TO THE
LAND ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION, MINING AND OTHER ENTERPRISES. FINES MAY BE LEVIED BY
ADMINISTRATIVE 'PROCEDURE AGAINST VIOLATORS UNDER THE MAY 1U, 1970 DECREE ON ADMINISTRATIVE
RESPONSIBILITY FOP VIOLATION OF LAND LAW.
USSR
LP(A)
"MAY 1U, 1970 DECREE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION OF LAND LAW."
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. M., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 71-72 ID* 01U92C
WATER
THIS DECREE OF THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET ESTABLISHES ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR CERTAIN
VIOLATIONS OF THE DEC 13, 1968 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS.
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR POLLUTION OF AGRICULTURAL OR OTHER LANDS WITH INDUSTRIAL OS OTHER SOLID
WASTES OR WASTEWATER APE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF 100 RUBLES. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES HAY BE LEVIED
IN CASES WHESE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ARE NOT BROUGHT. FINES ARE TO BE LEVIED BY ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMISSIONS OF REGIONAL OR MUNICIPAL COUNCILS OF WORKEPS1 DEPUTIES ON THE BASIS OF INFORMATION
GATHERED BY AUTHORIZED AGENTS OF THE USSR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE.
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55
SOLID HASTE
USSR
LR(A)
WATEP
AOSTRAIIA
PM(B)
"JOL 1, 1970 LAND CODE OF THE BSFSH (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC)." OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 53-55, 60 IDI 01U92D
WATER
THE RSFSR LAND CODE IS DERIVED FROM THE DEC 13, 1960 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE
USSR *ND UNION REPUBLICS. THE PRINCIPLE OF SOLITARY STATE OWNERSHIP OF LAND IS ESTABLISHED IN
ARTICLE 3. ARTICLE 27 REQUIRES LAND USERS IN THE RSFSR TO EMPLOY MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION
OF THE LAND BY SOLID WASTES OR WASTEWATBR. ARTICLE 29 FORBIDS INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND OTHER
ESTABLISHMENTS FROM POLLUTING AGPICDLTURAL LAND OR OTHER LANDS WITH SOLID HASTES OB SEWAGE WATER.
ANNUAL REPORT. THE ENGINEERING AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
(YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1971)
BEANEY, H.L. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-58 IDf 01027A
THIS ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARIZES THE ACTIVITIES OP THE ENGINEERING AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA, REVIEWING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. IT INCLUDES STATISTICS
ON WATER SUPPLY, CONSUMPTION, HATER TREATMENT, SEWAGE SYSTEMS, DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION WORKS,
AND OTHER INFORMATION ON HATER PROJECTS IN THE REGION.
AUSTRALIA
HATER POLLUTION IN AUSTRALIA: REPORT FROM THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
WATER POLLUTION.
DAVIDSON, G.S., CHAIRMAN EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 1-21K IDt 01028A
ALSO LRB
GENERAL
THE AUSTRALIAN SENATE STUDY IS CONCERNED WITH TYPES OF HATER POLLUTION AFFECTING LAKES,
STREAMS, RESERVOIRS, UNDERGROUND HATER AND SEA COASTS. THE THREE MAIN PROBLEM AREAS DISCUSSED ARE
POLLUTION BY SEWAGE EFFLUENTS, INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND SALINITY. THE REPORT DISCUSSES GENERAL
PROBLEMS OF POLLUTION OP THE HATER BY ORGANIC WASTES, BACTERIA, PETROLEUM, DETERGENTS, PESTICIDES
AND SOU EROSION. SPECIFIC WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS IN THE VARIOUS STATES AND TERRITORIES AS HELL
AS EXISTING LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS ARE EXAMINED. THE REPORT IS CRITICAL OF THE LACK OF A
COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL POLICY IN AUSTRALIA AND OF POOR COORDINATION OF DIFFERENT REGIONAL
PR03P.AHS. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES, ARE DISCUSSED.
THE REPORT RECOMMENDS THAT A NATIONAL HATER COMMISSION BE POSHED WITH AUTHORITY TO PROPOSE AND
ENFORCE LEGISLATION AS WELL AS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH.
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WATEF
AUSTPALIA
PH(B)
AUSTRIA
PH(B)
NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 1 JULY 1971 -
30 JUNE 1972
AUSTRALIA. NATIONAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EPA
ENGtISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-71 ID* 01217A
ALSO SE
ATP SOLID WASTE NOISE GENEKAL
AMONG THE CHAPTERS MAKING UP THIS ANNUAL PEPOET ON DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS FOR THE FEDERAL CAPITAL
OF CANBERRA APE TWO DEVOTED TO ENVIECNMENTAL PLANNING: THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND HATER AND
WASTEWATER. THE FIRST DELINEATES THE COMMISSION'S AIMS: TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL
ENVIPONMENT HHB8E IT CAN BE PRESERVED; TO REMOVE THE CAUSE OF POLLUTION; AND TO INTEGRATE THE
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WITH THE URBAN MILIEU. SPECIFICALLY, THE CHAPTER DISCUSSES AIR, WATER, AND
OLFACTORY POLLUTION, AIRCRAFT NOISE, AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. THE OTHER CHAPTER EXAMINES PLANS
FOP SERVICE RESERVOIRS AND RETICULATION, STORM WATER, WASTEWATER CONTROL, AND WASTEWATER
COLLECTION.
"EXPENSIVE CUFRENT FROM THE DANUBE? ENVIRONMENTALISTS FEAR CHAIN OF POWER
PLANTS WILL COST THE LANDSCAPE ITS CHARM." ARBEITER ZEITUNG
EPA
GERMAN 03/22/73 PGS 3 ID* 0119UA
ALSO ST
THIS FULL-PAGE FEATURE PRESENTS THE PRO'S AND CON'S OF AUSTRIA'S DANUBE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AIMED AT PROVIDING CHEAPER ELECTRICITY AND BETTER NAVIGATION THROUGH THE ERECTION OF A SERIES OF
POWER PLANTS AND LOCKS ALONG THE RIVER. OPPONENTS OF THE PLAN FEAR THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, LIFE
IN THE BIVEP. WILL BE IMPAIRED THROUGH WASTEWATERS AND THE CHURNING UP OF THE RIVER BOTTOM. OTHERS
ARGUE AGAINST THE PROJECT ON GROUNDS THAT IT WILL MAR THE BEAUTY OF THE LANDSCAPE. ARGUMENTS FOR
AND AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CAME TO LIGHT AT A MEETING OF SCIENCE AND EDUCATION JOURNALISTS
AT THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WHERE THEY HELD A HALF-DAY SEMINAR ON THE THEME "WHAT SILL BECOME OF
AUSTRIA'S DANUBE." TECHNICIANS, WATER EXPERTS, AND BIOLOGISTS ATTENDED, AND THEIB COMMENTS ARE
RECORDED IN THE ARTICLE.
BELGIUM
PH(B)
"WOPLD ENERGY CONFERENCE." ENEPGY INTERNATIONAL
RUTTLEY, E.
ENGtISH 03/00/72 PGS 13-1U
ALSO SE*WORLD ENEP.3Y CONFERENCE
*AIP,
LOC
ID* 00781A
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57
HATER
BELGIUM
PM(B)
BPAZIL
PH(A)
"AN ACHIEVEHENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POLLUTION: THE PURIFICATION OF COASTA1
WASTEHATEBS." CREDIT COMMUNAL DE BEL3IQUE, V. 25, NO. 97
BULTYNCK, J. EPA
FRENCH 07/00/71 PGS 225-230 ID* 01222A
ALSO SE
THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES HON THE TOWNS ALONG THE BELGIAN COAST, WHICH HAD BEEN DISCHARGING
WASTES DIRECTLY INTO THE SEA AND CONSEQUENTLY POLLUTING THEIR SHORELINE, BANDED TOGETHER TO
CONSTRUCT PURIFICATION PLANTS AND THE FACILITIES NECESSARY FOR COLLECTING AND FUNNELING THEIR
WASTES TO THE APPROPRIATE PLANT FOR TREATMENT. THE ARTICLE EXAMINES THE ROLE OF THE PUMPING
STATIONS AND DESCRIBES THE TREATMENT PLANT AT NIEUPORT. FURTHER, IT DISCUSSES CURRENT PLANS OF
THE COASTAL COMMUNITIES, THE INTERCCMMUNAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE PURIFICATION FACILITIES, AND THE
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE INTERCOMMUNAL SEWAGE NETWORK.
ANAIS DO I SIMPOSIO SOBRE POLUICAO AMBIENTAL; VOLUME 4: COMMISSAO DE POLUICAO
U: WATER POLLUTION COMMITTEE)
DAS AGUAS (ANNALS OF THE 1ST SYMPOSIUM ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION; V.
BRAZIL. CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES EPA
PORTUGUESE 00/00/71 PGS 1-268 IDt 00966A
ALSO SE AND 1PB
SOLID WASTE
THIS BOOK CONTAINS THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE WATER POLLUTION SESSIONS OF THE FIRST SYMPOSIUM ON
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION HELD IN BRASILIA IN AUGUST 1971. THE MINUTES OF THE TWO DISCUSSION GROUPS
OF THE COMMITTEE ON HATEP POLLUTION ARE INCLUDED AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL PAPERS, HOST OF WHICH
PRESENT PROPOSALS FOR COMBATTING POLLUTION. ONE RECOMMENDS GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE
INDUSTRIES TO IMPROVE POLLUTION CONTROL; ANOTHER PROPOSES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL LAW TO
REGULATE THE ENVIRONMENT TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY A NATIONAL CONTROL COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
POLLUTION; AND THREE DEAL WITH WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS IN INDIVIDUAL AREAS OF BRAZIL. OTHER
TOPICS COVERED ARE: WATER POLLUTION CAUSED BY SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS; TYPHOID FEVER AND INFECTIOUS
HEPATITIS IN THE STATE OF GUANABABA; AND THE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC SEWAGE. SOME ARTICLES CONTAIN
MAPS, TABLES, GRAPHS, AND PICTURES.
BPAZIL
PM(B)
"POLLUTION, UP TO WHAT POINT AND HOW MUCH?" JORNAL DO COMMERCIO
EPA
PORTUGUESE 05/13/73 PGS 1-3 ID* 0123UA
ALSO LRB AND SE
THIS DOUBLE-PAGE FEATURE IS DEVOTED TO THE PROBLEM OF THE INCREASING POLLUTION IN THE BAY OF
3UANABARA (RIO DE JANEIRO) THAT HAS BECOME "A GREAT RESERVOIR OF REFUSE, OIL, AND TOXIC RESIDUES."
THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES THE TYPES OF POLLUTANTS CONTAMINATING THE BAY, THE DEGREE OF POLLUTION,
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO CLEAN UP THE BAY, PARTICIPATION OF FOREIGN FIPMS IN DECONTAMINATION WORK, THE
NEGATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EARTHERN WORKS, EXISTING LEGISLATION AND ITS SHORTCOMINGS IN THAT FINES
COLLECTED DO NOT REVERT TO FINANCE POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS. THE ARTICLE ALSO CONTAINS TWO
CHARTS: ONE SHOWING THE DEGREE OF SERIOUSNESS OF VARIOUS POLLUTANTS BY SOURCE (SANITATION
DISCHARGES, SHIPPING, AGRICULTURE, ETC.); THE OTHER, THE CAUSES OF AND REMEDIES FOR VARIOUS TYPES
OF WATER POLLUTION.
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BULGAPIA
"MAR 19, 1966 DECREE ON THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE."
V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP.
ENGLISH 00/00/67 BG.S 538-539 ID*
*GENERAL AIR PESTICIDES RADIATION
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
EPA
01379A
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58
CANADA
PM(B)
"CANADA TO PLAY PROMINENT ROLE IN UNITED NATIONS FAO CONFERENCE." ENVIRONHENT
CANADA NEWS RELEASE
EPA
ENGLISH 02/07/73 PCS 1-U IDt 009U6A
THIS NEWS RELEASE, ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA, ANNOUNCES CANADIAN HOSTING 0? THE TECHNICAL
CONFERENCE ON FISHEPY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TO BE HELD UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE FOOD AND
AGRICDLTUPAL ORGANIZATION (FAO) OF THE UNITED NATIONS AT VANCOUVER FROM FEB. 13-21, 1973. THE
RELEASE POINTS UP THAT CANADIAN IDEAS ON WOBLD CONSERVATION, CONTROL AND UTILIZATION OF THE LIVING
RESOURCES OF OCEAN AND INLAND WATERS HILL BE ADVANCED AT THE CONFERENCE. ALSO ANNOUNCED IN THE
RELEASE ARE THE NAMES OF THE CANADIAN PARTICIPANTS AND THE TITLES OF THE PAPERS THAT THEY WILL
PRESENT. AMONG THEM IS ONE TITLED "THE INTERACTION BETWEEN FISHEPY MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION."
CANADA
PM(B)
"CLEANUP 0? GREAT LAKES ON DAVIS AGENDA IN U.S." SPECTATOR
EPA
ENGLISH 12/20/72 PGS 60 ID* 01212A
ALSO LRB
THIS NEWS AP.TTCLE UNDER AN OTTAWA DATELINE REPORTS THAT CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER JACK
DAVIS WILL DISCUSS THE GREAT LAKES HATER QUALITY AGREEMENT WITH U.S. OFFICIALS DURING HIS VISIT IN
WASHINGTON. THE MINISTER IS OF THE OPINION THAT THE UNITED STATES WILL LIVE UP TO ITS PACT WITH
CANADA. THE TWO COUNTRIES HAD A3REED CN A TOTAL CLEANUP OF THE GBEiT LAKES BY 1975. THERE HAD
BEEN CONCERN IN CANADA, THE ARTICLE CONTINUES, THAT PRESIDENT NIXON'S CUTBACK IN WATER QUALITY
FUNDS HOULD AFFECT THE GREAT LAKES AGREEMENT. THE ENVIRONMENT MINISTER IS REPORTED AS SAYING THAT
ONTARIO, ASSISTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, HAD ALREADY INVESTED SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS IN THE CLEANUP
CAMPAIGN AND HAD A LONGER BECORD OF FIGHTING THIS GREAT LAKES1 POLLUTION THAN HAD ITS IMMEDIATE
NEIGHBOR. THE UNITED STATES HILL HAVE TO SPEND MORE THAN CANADA IN THIS GREAT LAKES1 EFFOBT
BECAUSE WASHINGTON, UNLIKE OTTAHA, DOES NOT RESTRICT THE PHOSPHATE CONTENT IN DETERGENTS.
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA
LR(A)
PA6B
59
"JUN 13, 1966 ORDER HO. US OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH ON THE BSTABLISHHEHT AND
PROTECTION OF HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PCS 327-340 IDf 01077A
*AIR GENERAL
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
PH(B)
VODNI HOSPODARSTVI, RADA A (HATER MANAGEMENT, SERIES A)
NOVAKOVA, JIRINA, ED.
CZECH 11/00/72 PGS 273-300 ID»
S+T, SE
EPA
00800A
THIS ISSUE CONTAINS ARTICLES ENTITLED: "SOCIALIST INTEGRATION IN FIELD OF WATER MANAGEMENT
IN THE CONEA (COUNCIL FOR HOTOAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE) COUNTRIES"; "PRINCIPLES OF HATE? HANAGEHENT
POLICY AND THEIH APPLICATION IN THE OSTRAVA (CZECHOSLOVAKIA) REGION"; "PROBLEMS OF NECESSARY
SOCIAL COST IN FIVER MANAGEMENT"; "PROGRESS OF DAM BUILDING IN THE USSR"; AND "ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT
OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS USING PLASTIC DRAIN PIPES."
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
PH(A)
INFOPMACNI ZPRAVODAJ RADY PRO ZIVOTNI PROSTHEDI PHI VLADE CSF (INFORMATION
REPORT OF THE CZECH GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL)
SUM, A., ED. EPA
CZECH 09/00/72 PGS 1-36 ID* 01017A
INTERNATIONAL; ALSO SE AND ST
*GBNERAL
FINLAND
LP(A)
"NOV 20, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 722 ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION14
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 70U ID« 01118A
"GENERAL AIR
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PN (B)
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60
"THE SITUATION AS REGARDS FRENCH STEELWORKS." LE BONDE.
EPA
FRENCH 03/26/73 PGS 10 ID# 01181A
ALSO SE
*NOISE
FRANCE
PH(B)
"TEXTILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT': STUDY ON A CURRENT PROBLEM BY STUDENTS AT THE
ROUBAIX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY." LA VOIX DU NOPD.
EPA
FRENCH 0«/13/73 PGS 89 IDf 01183A
ULSO SE
AIR NOISE
THIS ARTICLE REPORTS EXCERPTS FBOB ADDRESSES AND INTERVIEWS GIVEN BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS,
INDUSTRIALISTS, AND TECHNICIANS ON THE OCCASION OF AN OPEN-HOUSE PROGRAH AT THE ROUBAIX INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY. ENCOURAGING INDUSTRY ITSELF TO ENHANCE ITS SURROUNDINGS, ROBERT POUJADE, MINISTER
OF THE ENVIRONMENT, ADDED THAT THIS INITIATIVE WOULD IMPROVE THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF INDUSTRY. THE
SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHERN METROPOLITAN AREA (LILLE)
SPOKE OF THE DROP IN THE HATER TABLE AND OF THE INCREASING CARBON-OXIDE CONTENT OF THE AIR, CALLING
THE WATEP PROBLEM ONE OF THE HOST SERIOUS DIFFICULTIES. A TEXTILE-DYE EXECUTIVE CALLED FOR MORE
RESEARCH IN HATER USE AND IN THE PURIFICATION OF HASTEWATER. OTHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DISCUSSED
INDUSTRIAL DOST FROM GLASS FIBERS AND THE NOISE NUISANCE IN TEXTILE MILLS. THE DIRECTOR OF THE
INSTITUTE URGED A CONTINUING PROGRAM OF PPOFESSIONAL EDUCATION SUCH AS HAS BEEN CARRIED ON AT
ROUBAIX.
GERMAN DEM REP
IP (A)
"MAY 1U, 1970 LAH ... ON LAND USE IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAND USE
LAH)." 3ESETZBLATT DEP DEUTSCHEN DEMOKHATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. I, 1970.
EPA
GERMAN 05/28/70 PGS 67-7U ID* 01103A
*GENERAL AIR SOLID HASTE NOISE
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PM(B)
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61
"THE SULLIED SAALE PTVER." DEH SPIEGEL. V. 27, HO. 9
GEPNAN
ALSO SE AND LPB
02/26/73 PCS 50-52
EPA
IDt 01167A
THIS WEST GERMAN ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE STATE OF WATER POLLUTION IN EAST GERMAN RIVERS. HHERE IT
CLAIMS ONLY 17% OF THE 2900 KILOMETERS OF WATERWAYS CONTAIN WATER FIT FOB DRINKING. MURKIEST OF
ALL THE RIVERS IS THE SAALE, BUT ALSO SEVERELY POLLUTED ARE THE PLEISSE, MULDE, SCHWAEZE EISTER,
AND THE CROSSE ROEDER. "WHERE ALL THE FISH HAVE LONG SINCE DIED.1' THE WEST GEPHAN CONCERN IS REAL
SINCE SOME OF THE BAST GERMAN RIVERS FLOW THROUGH WEST GERMANY. THE SPIEGEL ARTICLE PLACES THE
RESPONSIBILITY FOP THIS POLLUTION ON GERMAN INDUSTRIAL MANAGERS WHO ARE LESS ZEALOUS THAT THE
EAST GERMAN 30VERNMENT IN THE STRUGGLE TO CONTROL POLLUTION. THE ARTICLE COMMENDS THE EAST GERMAN
REGIME FOR ITS VIGOROUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND ITS 860 MILLION-MARK BUDGET (A 25% INCREASE OVER
1972) AND FOR ITS APPLICATION OF STIFF PENALTIES FOR INDUSTRIAL CONCERNS WHICH FLAUNT THE LAW AND
NEGLECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST. YET, SOMF INDUSTRIES WOULD RATHER RISK BEING CAUGHT AND PAY THE FINES
THAN MAKE THE NECESSARY INVESTMENTS TO CURB THE OUTFLOW OF POLLUTANTS.
GERMAN DEM EEP
PM(B)
"MAN AND HIS BEAUTIFUL PLANET," GDR REVIEW
KERTZSCHER, SU.BNTER.
ENGLISH 03/00/71 PGS 9-10
ALSO SB
SOLID WASTE PESTICIDES GENERAL
EPA
IDf 01170A
KBP.TZCHER CLAIMS THAT A SYSTEM OF CAPITALISM, INVOLVING PRIVATE OWNSERSHIP AND PROFIT, IS NOT
COMPATIBLE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PPOTECTION. WHILE HE ADMITS THAT MUCH ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE IS IN
EVIDENCE IN EAST GERMANY, HE POINTS TO THE BILL ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, PASSED BY THE
PEOPLE'S CHAMBER IN MAY 1970, AS A BASIS FOR THE SOLUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN HIS COUNTRY.
HE ADDS, HOWEVER, THAT IN VIEW OF THE VERY SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR BASIC IMPROVEMENTS EAST
GERMAN COUNTERMEASURES WILL HAVE TO PROCEED ON A STEP-BY-STEP BASIS. THE AUTHOR DEVOTES THE
GREATER PART OF THE ARTICLE TO DECRYING INCIDENTS OF POLLUTION IN THE CAPITALIST STATES, CITING
ESPECIALLY THE POLLUTION OF THE RHINE BY WEST GERMAN INDUSTRY, THE DUMPING OF NERVE GASES OFF THE
BAHAMAS BY THE U.S. NAVY, AND THE HBPBICIDAL DEFORESTATION OF THE VIETNAMESE COUNTRYSIDE.
3EPMANY,FED REP OF
PM(A)
A PROGRAMME FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 1-126 IDt 0096HA
ALSO LRB
*AIR SOLID WASTE RADIATION NOISE PESTICIDES
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HATEF
GERMANY,FED REP CF
P«(A)
PAGE
62
UMHELTFREUNDLICHE TECHNIK: VEFFAHEEN UNO PRODUKTE (TECHNOLOGY AS A FRIEND TO
THE ENVIRONMENT: METHODS AND PRODUCTS), TECHNOLOGY SERIES 2
BARTHOLONE, E., AND OTHERS EPA
GERMAN 00/00/71 PGS 337-5U7 IDt 01003A
ALSO SE, ST, AND LRB
*GENERAL AIR SOIID HASTE NOISE
GERMANY,FEE SEP CF
PN(A)
UNWELTSCHUTZ (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) NO.
GERMAN 05/29/72 PGS 1-11
ALSO ?. 1-10; SE
AIF RADIATION
EPA
ID* 01009A
AMON3 THE ARTICLES CONTAINED IN THIS ISSOE ARE: AN ADDRESS BY THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC'S INTERIOR
MINISTER TO THE CONSTITUENT SESSION OF THE COUNCIL OF EXPERTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS, A SPEECH
BY AN OFFICIAL OF THE MINISTRY ON THE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PR03PAH ON THE STATE OP THE
ECONOMY, THE USE OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM CREDITS FOR BUILDING ANTI-POLLUTION FACILITIES, A
STUDY ON RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND EOTABLE HATER SUPPLIES IN A NUCLEAR CATASTROPHE, AND A REPORT ON
THE STATE OF HATER MANAGEMENT BY THE FEDERAL INSTITUTE FOR HATER SCIENCE. THE SECOND HALF OF THE
ISSUE, SEPARATELY PAGINATED, CONTAINS A REPRINT OF THE GOVERNMENT'S JAN. 20, 1972 REPORT ON THE
THERMAL POLLUTION OF HATERS BY NUCLEAR POHER PLANTS. IT DISCUSSES ENERGY PRODUCTION AND THE USE
AND LIMITATION OF COOLANTS. THO TABLES PRESENT DATA ON THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC'S NUCLEAR, COAL, OIL,
AND GAS OPERATED POHER PLANTS AND THE COOLING PROCESSES THAT THEY EMPLOY.
GERMANY,FED REP OF
PM(B)
'"THEN THE RHINE IS DEAD': INDUSTRIAL AND CITY PLANNING FROM BASEL TO MAINZ."
FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZBITUNG
EPA
GERMAN 01/23/73 PGS 8 ID« 01206A
ALSO ST
RADIATION
THIS ARTICLE REPORTS ON THE MEETING OF THE P.HINE VALLEY ACTION GROUP IN BAD DUERKHEIH. MADE
HP OF MEMBERS FROM COUNTRIES ALONG THE RHINE, THE GROUP CALLED FOR A BAN ON THE BUILDING OF
FURTHER INDUSTRIAL CENTERS ALONG THE FIVER UNTIL TOLERABLE POLLUTION LIMITS HAVE BEEN ASCER-
TAINED. IN FOR SPECIAL CRITICISM HAS THE PLAN TO BUILD ADDITIONAL NUCLEAR POHER PLANTS. DESPITE
CLAIMS THAT THESE POHER PLANTS APE "CLEAN" IN THEIR OPERATION, LASZLO TRUNKO OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
KARLSRUHE MAINTAINED THAT THE PLANTS FACE THREE PRINCIPAL PROBLEMS: EMISSION OF RADIATION DURING
OPERATION AND MINOR BREAKDOHNS; THE PERIL OF A MAJOR ACCIDENT, PERHAP'S TRIGGERED BY SABOTAGE; AND
POLLUTION OF HATER COURSES FROM THERMAL HASTEHATER. SHOULD THE TOLERANCE LEVEL OF 26 DEGREES
CENTIGRADE BE EXCEEDED IN THE RHINE AS A RESULT OF THE DISCHARGE OF THESE THERMAL HASTES, "THEN
THE RHINE IS DEAD," THE ARTICLE REPORTED ONE PROFESSOR AS SAYING. MANY EXPERTS AGREED AT THE
MEETING THAT THE OVERALL TOXICITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT BUST BE CONSIDERED IN PLANT SELECTION.
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WATES
GERMANY,FED PEP OF
PN(B)
"EVERYTHING FOR FRESH AIR." UHHELT
DREHER, JOERGEN
GERMAN 03/00/7? PGS 39-41
*AIR SOLID WASTE NOISE
EPA
ID* 01208A
PAGE
63
GERMANY,FED REP CF
Pn
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PAGE
WATEP
3REAT BPITAIN
LR (A)
6PEAT BRITAIN
If (A)
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (SHIPS' EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS. 1956, 1957.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1956, N. 1U23
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/58 PCS 1199,4731 IDI 00560A
STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1956, N. 1«23 REQUIRES THAT BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM, WHICH USE OIL FOP ENGINES CR BOILERS BE EQUIPPED TO PREVENT OIL FROM LEAKING INTO
BILGES. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1957, N. 1U2U REQUIRES THAT BRITISH SHIPS THAT ARE NOT TANKERS
AND HAVE 80 TONS OR MORE GROSS TONNAGE BE "FITTED WITH EQUIPMENT" TO PREVENT THE DISCHARGE OF
OIL INTO THE SEA. THE SCHEDULE SETS OUT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEPARATING EQUIPMENT. BOTH
SETS OF REGULATIONS ARE MADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE BATERS ACT 1955.
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (ENFORCEMENT CF CONVENTION) ORDER, 1958.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1958, N. 1526
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/58 PCS 1485-1486 ID* 00560C
THIS ORDER, MADE PUFSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT 1955, PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON
WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY REQUIREMENT CONCERNING THE PRODUCTION OF COPYING OF A SHIP'S
PECORDS UPON REQUEST OP AN AUTHORIZED SURVEYEP, SHALL BE LIABLE TO A FINE OF UP TO 10 POUNDS.
A PERSON IS LIABLE FOR UP TO 100 POUNDS IF HE "WILLFULLY OBSTRUCTS" SUCH A SURVEYER ACTING WITHIN
THE SCOPE OF HIS INSPECTION DUTIES. COPIES OF THE RECORDS CERTIFIED AS "TRUE COPIES" BY THE
SHIP'S MASTER ARE "ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE OF THE FACTS STATED IN THE ENTRY".
GREAT BPITAIN
IR(A)
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (PROHIBITED SEA AREAS)
ORDEF, 1961. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1961, N. 78
(EXTENSION OF CANADIAN ZONE)
ENGLISH
00/00/61 PGS
ID*
EPA
00560D
THIS ORDER EXTENDS THE PROHIBITED SEA AREA OF CANADA TO 100 MILES FROM THE ATLANTIC
COASTLINE. OTHEP ORDERS ALTERING EXISTING PROHIBITED SEA AREAS OR RECOGNIZING NEW ONES
ARE, BY 70UNTRY OR AREA AFFECTED, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NUMBER AND DATE: AUSTRALIAN ZONE: 1058,
1958; NORWAY, NORTH SEA, BALTIC SEA, NOPTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN, ICELAND, NORTH-WEST ATLANTIC
OCEAN, SPAIN, MEDITERRANEAN SEA, RED SEA, PERSIAN GULF, MALAGASY, AUSTRALIA, WESTERN CANADA:
709, 1967; GREECE: 891, 1967; LEBANON: 1120, 1967; PORTUGAL: 1625, 1967; BLACK SEA AND THE
SEA OF AZOR: 585, 1970; ITALY: 1822, 1971; SAUDI ARABIA: 676, 1972. THESE ORDERS ARE ALL
PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT 1955.
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65
HATER
GPEAT BPITAIN
LR(A)
GREAT BPITAIN
LR(A)
GREAT BPITAIN
LR(A)
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (JERSEY) OFDER, 1966. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1966,
N. 395
EPI
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 946 IDf 00560F
THIS ORDER, HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS ACT 1955, APPLIED THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ACT CONCERNING BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TO BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN
JERSEY. OTHER AREAS SO INCLUDED, BY NAME, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NUMBER, AND DATE, ARE: ISLE OF
MAN: 39U, 1966; GUERNSEY: 393, 1966; HONG KONG: 788, 1963.
THE OIL IH NAVIGABLE WATERS (SHIPPING CASUALTIES) ORDER, 1971. STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS, 1971, N. 1736
EPA
EN3LISH 00/00/72 P3S U731 ID* 00560K
THIS ORDER, HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT 1971, PERMITS THE SECRETARY OF
STATE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST SHIPS OUTSIDE THE TERRITORIAL HATERS OF AND NOT REGISTERED IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM, HHEN HE BELIEVES THERE IS IMMINENT DANGER OF POLLUTION AS THE RESULT OF A
SHIPPING CASUALTY. SCHEDULE 2 OF THE ACT IS ALSO MADE APPLICABLE IN THESE CASES, WHEREBY THE
INJURED PARTY MAY SEEK COMPENSATION FOR "UNREASONABLE LOSS OF DAMAGE".
THE HARBOURS ACT, 18U, 5U GEO. 3, C. 159. HALSBORY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED.
V. 3:
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 811 ID* 00567A
SECTION 11 OF THIS ACT PROHIBITS THE OWNER OH MASTER OF ANY SHIP OF ANY PERSON WORKING OH
SHORE FROM THROWING OR EMPTYING INTO THE RIVERS OP HARBORS ANY TRASH, STONE, EARTH, ETC. THE
FINE OH CONVICTION FOR AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS ACT IS 10 POUNDS PLUS ANY COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF THE
MATERIAL FROM THE WATER.
GREAT BPITAIN
IR(A)
THE HAPBOURS, DOCKS AND PIERS CLAUSES ACT 18U7, 10 B 11 VICT., C. 27.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 8H7-848 ID* 00567B
ALSO P. 852-853
SECTION 73 PROVIDES THAT EVEPY PERSON WHO THROBS "BALLAST, EARTH, ASHES, STONES, OR OTHEF.
THINGS INTO THE HARBOUR OR DOCK" SHALL BE LIABLE FOR A FINE OF UP TO FIVE POUNDS. SECTION 83 GIVES
THE DO:K OR HARBOR AUTHORITIES POWER TO MAKE BYLAWS TO FURTHEH REGULATE THE USE OF THE HARBORS,
DOCKS AND PTERS.
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66
GPBAT BRITAIN
IP (A)
GREAT BRITAIN
IB (A)
THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1875, 38 6 39 VICT., C. 55. HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND
3D ED., V. 26
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS «6-l»7 IDI 00569A
A PERSON WHO WORKS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GAS IS PROHIBITED FROM CAUSING WASHINGS FROM THE GAS
WORKS TO FLOW INTO ANY WATER PLACE OR PIPE CONNECTING THEREWITH, OR DO ANTTHING WHICH WOULD FOUL
ANY WATER. A FINE OF 200 POUNDS IS ALLOWED FOB A CONVICTION UNDER THIS SECTION PLUS 20 POUNDS
FOR EACH DAY THE OFFENSE CONTINUES.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936, 26 SEC. 5 & EDW. 8, C. «9.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 222,270* IDt 00569B
ALSO P.282,295-296,335-338
SECTION 27 OF THIS ACT IMPOSES FINES FOR CONTAMINATING DRAINS OR PUBLIC SEWERS WITH CHEMICALS
OR LIQUIDS "PREJUDICIAL TO HEALTH". UNDER SECTION 115 THE LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR
SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE MUST DETERMINE AND MAINTAIN ITS PURITY, AND UNDER SECTIONS 1«0
AND U1 SUCH AUTHORITY MAY TAKE ACTION TO CLOSE WATER SOUPCES USED FOR OR LIKELY TO BE USED FOR
HUMAN CONSUMPTION, IF THEY MIGHT ENDANGER PUBLIC HEALTH. SECTION 159 DEFINES AS A "STATUTORY
NUISANCE" ANY POND, DITCH OR UNNAVIGATED WATERCOURSE WHICH IS FOULED OR OBSTRUCTED SO AS TO BE
PREJUDICIAL TO HEALTH; IT ALSO PROVIDES FOR FINES FOR THROWING TRASH OR OTHER POLLUTANTS INTO ANY
RIVER, STFEAH OR WATERCOURSE. SECTIONS 260-26H EMPOWER PARISH COUNCILS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO
DEAL WITH ANY POLLUTION PROBLEM INVOLVING DRAINAGE OF STAGNANT WATER.
3PEAT BRITAIN
LR(A)
THE CLEAN RIVERS (ESTUARIES AND TIDAL WATERS) ACT, 1960, 869 ELIZ. 2, C. 5«.
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 39
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 672-677 IDt 00576B
THE PROVISIONS OF THE RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT 1951, 1tt d 15 GEO. 6, C. 60,
PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL BY THE RIVER AUTHORITIES OVER NEW AND ALTERED OUTLETS FOR THE "DISCHARGE
OF TRADE AND SEWAGE EFFLUENTS" ARE APPLIED TO THE "TIDAL WATERS OR PARTS OF THE SEA", THE EXACT
SEAWASD 1IHITS OF WHICH ARE DESIGNATED BY THE SCHEDULE TO THIS ACT. SECTION 7.(16) OF THE RIVERS
(PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT 1951, CONCEP.NING THE CONTROL OF NEW DISCHARGE OUTLETS IN TIDAL WATERS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE AUTHORITY'S FUNCTION REGARDING FISHERIES, IS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPTED FROM
BEING APPLIED TO THE CONTROLLED WATERS UNDER THIS ACT.
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67
HATE?
GREAT BPITAIN
IB (A)
GBEAT BPITAIH
IR(B)
THE BORDER RIVERS (PREVENTION OP POLLUTION) ACT 1951, 15 B 16 GEO. 661 ELIZ. 2,
C. 7. HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 39
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 648-6«9 IDf 00578A
THIS ACT SETS OP A JOINT COHHITTEE, COMPOSED OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE LOCAL RIVER
AUTHORITIES OF EACH RIVER BORDERING ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND, TO DEAL WITH THE POLLUTION PROBLEMS
OF THE BORDER HATERS.
"HARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING." SURVEY OF CURRENT AFFAIPS, V.2, NO. 12
LONDON. CENTRAL OFFICE OF INFORMATION EPA
ENGLISH 12/00/72 PGS 529-530 ID* 01270A
ALSO PMB
THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE HORK OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE HELD IN LONDON FROM OCT. 30
TO NOV. 13, 1972, IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE SIGNING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE
PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING, THE BROAD PRINCIPLES OF THE CONVENTION ITSELF AND ITS
MAJOR PROVISIONS, AND THE TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THE CONVENTION.
3KEAT BRITAIN
F«(A)
POLLUTION: NUISANCE OR NEMESIS? A REPORT ON THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1-88 ID* 00957A
ALSO SE, ST, LRB
'GENERAL AIR PESTICIDES RADIATION
GREAT BRITAIN
PB(»)
"NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT." ECOLOGIST, V. 2, NO. 9 (REPRINT FROM
HANSARD)
EPA
ENGLISH 09/00/72 PGS «-7 ID* 01209A
ALSO SE AND IRB
*AIR GENERAL
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GPEA" BRITAIN
PM(B)
PAGE
68
"LEADING QUESTION." ECOLOGIST, V. 2, NO. 8
HILLS, LAWRENCE D.
ENGLISH 08/00/72 PCS 22-21
*AIR SOLID HASTE
EPA
ID* 01213A
HUNGARY
(A)
"JAN 23, 1966 GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 5 CONCERNING HARMFUL POLLUTION OF WATERS
AND THE FINES APPLICABLE TO THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCBP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 138-141 ID* 01091A
RADIATION
THIS DECREE SETS THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE VALUES OF WATER CONTAMINATION. THE AUTHORITY
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF A GIVEN WATER BODY HAY ESTABLISH DIFFERENT VALUES IF THE
EFFLUENT TREATMENT FACILITY WAS INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS DECREE. VALUES
ARE TO BE SET, HOWEVER, IN CONFORMITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY THE CHIEF NATIONAL
DIRECTORATE FOR WATER (CNDW), WITH ACCOUNT TAKEN OF THE ADVICE OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
INSTITUTE FOP THE USE CF WATERS AND OF RESULTS OF ACTUAL OR TRIAL PERFORMANCE OF TREATMENT
PLANTS. THE CNDW DIRECTOR IN CONCERT WITH THE MINISTER OF HEALTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
DETERMINING THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE VALUES FOR THE RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF WATERS. THE
DECREE ALSO PROVIDES FOR FINES IN THE EVENT OF VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS. THE ANNEX LISTS
TYPES OF POLLUTANTS AND POLLUTION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MAXIMUM VALUES. THE OFFICIAL
HUNGARIAN-LANGUAGE TEXT OF THIS DECREE APPEARS IN MAGYAR KOZLONY, JAN. 23, 1966, P. 50-53.
JAPAN
PM(A)
POLLUTION-RELATED DISEASES AND RELIEF MEASURES IN JAPAN. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.
EPA
ENGLISH 05/00/72 PGS 1-29 ID* 00779A
ATR
THE PAMPHLET IS A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL REPORT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
ON HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. IT DEALS WITH TWO TYPES OF POLLUTION-RELATED DISEASE: HINAMATA DISEASE
(MERCURY POISONING) AND ITAI-ITAI DISEASE (CADMIUM POISONING). THE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF THESE
DISEASES APE DISCUSSED, AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES BEING TAKEN. A SEPARATE CHAPTER IS
DEVOTED TO RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF AIR POLLUTION DISEASES. TABLES PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE
AFFECTED AREAS AND THE PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM THESE DISEASES.
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JAPAN
PN(A)
PAGE
69
THE HURAN ENVIRONMENT IN JAPAN. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.
02/00/72 PCS 1-92
SOLID HASTE
ENGLISH
ALSO SE
*AIP
ID*
EPA
00780A
JAPAN
PM(A)
SHOGAIKOKU NO KOGAI-TAISAKU NO JITTAI. (A FACTUAL STUDY OF ANTIPOLLUTION
MEASURES OF VA9IOUS COUNTRIES.) 1971-72 EDITION.
EPA
JAPANESE 02/15/72 PGS 1-616 IDf 01002A
SE, IRB-ENGLAND, PP., SEED., DSA
*AIF SOLID WASTE NOISE PESTICIDES RADIATION
JAPAN
PN(B)
"FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.'
AHEHBASSY TOKYO
U.S. DEPT. OF STATE
ENGLISH 02/06/73 PGS
ALSO SE
DEPT. OF STATE AIRGRAH A-91
1-3
ID*
EPA
01008A
THIS AIRGRAM, PREPARED BY THE 0,S, EMBASSY STAFF IN TOKYO, PROVIDES DATA ON THE TOTAL
GOVERNMENT ANTI-POLLUTION EXPENDITURES (JAPANESE FISCAL YEAH 1972 AND 1973) AND ON THE PRIVATE
ANTI-POLLUTION EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT (JAPANESE FY 1971-1980) AS THEY PERTAIN TO THE PROGRAM AGAINST
HATER POLLUTION. THE JFY 1972 GOVERNMENT DATA ARE TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL BUDGET, BUT NOT FROM THE
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET; THE 1973 DATA ARE EXTRACTED FROM THE PROPOSED BUDGET. THE JAPAN ECONOMIC
RESEARCH CENTER PFEPAHED THE ESTIMATES FOR THE PRIVATE POLLUTION EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT. THE AIRGRAH
ALSO INCLUDES DATA, COMPILED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY'S CENTRAL POLLUTION COUNTERHEASURES
COUNCIL, ON THE ANTI-POLLUTION EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT, WITH FIGURES EMBRACING ONLY THE EQUIPMENT
COSTS AND NOT BUILDINGS, OPERATIONAL, AND PERSONNEL COSTS.
JAPAN
PM(A)
"POLLUTION CONTROL INVESTMENT BY JAPAN." DEPT. OF STATE AIRGRAH,
NO. A-27, AHEHBASSY TOKYO.
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT EPA
ENGLISH 01/12/73 PGS 1-5 ID* 01193A
ALSO SE
*AIR NOISE SOLID WASTE
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KUWAIT
PM(A)
PAGE
70
HOHAN ENVIRONMENT, KUWAIT.
ENGLISH
ALSO LBB
*3ENERAL
NATIONAL BEPORT.
PGS 1-38
EPA
IDt 01036A
AIR
MEXICO
PH(B)
"HATER POLLUTION, THE WORLD'S WORST THREAT." EXCELSIOR
EPA
SPANISH OU/10/73 PGS U-5 IDf 01220A
UNDER A SUBORDINATE HEADLINE CLAIHINS THAT 70X OF THE WATER IN HEXICO'S RIVERS, LAKES, AND
ESTUARIES IS POLLUTED, THIS HEWS ARTICLE REPORTS ON REMARKS HADE AT A PRESS CONFERENCE HELD BY
MEXICAN ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIALS. THESE OFFICIALS STATED THAT (1) A NATIONAL INVENTORY WILL BE
MADE TO DETERMINE THE VOLUME AND QUALITY OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING
MORE STRINGENT STANDARDS; (2) NEW RE3ULATIONS ARE BEING WORKED GOT TO PREVENT THE POLLUTION OF
COASTAL WATERS AND TO FIX THE QUALITY OF WATERS THAT CAN BE REUSED FOR IRRIGATION AND FOR INDUSTHIA
PUPPOSES; AND (3) A NATIONAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM IS BEING ORGANIZED TO POPULARIZE EFFORTS TO LIMIT
THE EFFECTS OF WATER CONTAMINATION AND CREATE ON AWARENESS OF THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF
POLLUTION LAWS, THAT CAN INCLUDE THE CLOSING OF INDUSTRIAL PLANTS IF NECESSARY.
NORWAY
PM(A)
"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN NORWAY" AND "NORWAY'S NATIONAL PARKS."
NORWAY.
NORWAY. NORWEIGAN INFORMATION SERVICE EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PGS 19;23-2<» IDt 01018A
ALSO SE
*AIR NOISE
NEWS OF
POLAND
LR(A)
"MAY 21, 1963 LAW ON POISONOUS SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 15.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6
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ROMANIA
LR(A)
PAGE
71
"LAW(HO. 9 OF JUNE 20,1973 OH THE PROTECTION OP THE EHVIROHHEHT)ON ENVI80HHEHTAL
PROTECTION PASSED."TRANSLATIONS ON EASTERN EUROPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), NO. 959.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PCS 08-71 IDI 01371A
^GENERAL AIR SOLID HASTE PESTICIDES RADIATION NOISE
SWEDEN
PM(A)
DESI3N OF THE SWEDISH NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
PALMLUND, INGAR EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-19 IDt 01198A
ALSO ST
*3ENERAL AIR
SWEDEN
PM(B)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AT FROVIFOES BROK
ENGLISH
ALSO ST
AIR
00/00/72 PGS 1-8
EPA
IDt 01205A
THIS UNPAGINATED BROCHURE, PUBLISHED BY A MODERN SULFATE PULP HILL IN SWEDEN, KNOWN AS
FROVIFORS BRUK, EXTOLS THE PROGRESS THAT THE FIRM HAS HADE TO KEEP AIR AND WATEP POLLUTION AT
ACCEPTABLE LEVELS, WHILE INCREASING PRODUCTION. THE BROCHURE OUTLINES BRIEFLY THE STEPS THE FIRM
HAS TAKEN. IN THE CASE OF WATER PROTECTION, THESE INVOLVE THE DESIGN AND CHOICE OF MACHINERY,
COLLECTING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, WASTE TANKS, DROPLET SEPARATION, WATER PURIFICATION, AND LOW
WATER CONSUMPTION (50 M3 POR EACH TON OF PULP PRODUCED). AIR PROTECTION MEASURES ARE AIMED AT
REDUCING ODORS, DUST, AND S02 EMISSIONS.
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
STAND DER ABWASSARPEINIGUNG IN DER SCHWEIZ AH 1.
TREATMENT IN SWITZERLAND ON JANUARY 1, 1971).
SWITZERLAND. FEDERAL TOPOGRAPHICAL SERVICE
3ERHAN 00/00/71 PGS N.P.
ALSO FRENCH
JUANUAR 1971 (STATE OF SEWAGE
ID*
EPA
00993A
THIS MULTICOLORED, 1:1,000,000-SCALE MAP OF SWITZERLAND, DRAWN UP BY THE FEDERAL WATER
PROTECTION SERVICE, DEPICTS THE LOCATION OF SEWA3E PURIFICATION PLANTS. THE LEGEND INDICATES
THE CAPACITY OF EACH PLANT, THE POPULATION RATIO FOR EACH PLANT, THE OPERATING BASIS (MECHANICAL,
BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL) SND THE NEW PLANTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
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72
WATEP
SWITZERLAND
PN(B)
SWITZERLAND
PH(B)
ETAT DE L'EPUPATION DBS EAOX USEBS EN SOTSSE AU LER JANVIER 1971 (STATE OP
SEWAGE PURIFICATION PLANTS IN SWITZERLAND AS OF JAN. 1, 1971)
SWITZERLAND. CONFEDERATION'S OFFICE OF WATER PROTECTION EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1 ID* 00995A
ALSO GERMAN, SE
THIS ONE-PAGE TABLE LISTS FOR EACH SWISS CANTON THE. NUMBER OF SEWAGE PURIFICATION PLANTS IN
OPERATION AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND THE NUMBER SLATED FOR CONSTRUCTION. IT INCLUDES ADDITIONAL
DATA ON THE RATIO OF PLANTS TO THE SERVICED POPULATION, PLANT CAPACITIES, AND THE COSTS OF THE
PLANTS.
TAT DE L'EPURATION DBS EAUX USEES EN SUISSE AU LER JANVIER 1971 (STATE OF
WASTEWATER PURIFICATION IN SWITZERLAND ON JAN. 1, 1971)
SWITZERLAND. FEDERAL WATER PROTECTION SERVICE. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1 ID# 00996A
ALSO GERMAN
THIS ONE-PAGE TABLE LISTS FOP EACH CANTON THE PERCENTAGES OF THE POPULATION THAT COULD BE
CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS, WITH FIGURES BASED ON THE 1970 CENSUS. THE
PERCENTAGES ARE FURTHER BROKEN DOWN TO INDICATE THE PERCENTAGES THAT CAN BE SERVED BT EXISTING
FACILITIES, FACILITIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND PROJECTED FACILITIES.
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
ETAT DE LA CONSTRUCTION D'OUVRAGES SERVANT A LA PROTECTION DBS EAUT EN SUISSE.
(THE STATE OF WATER PROTECTION WORKS IN SWITZERLAND)
SWITZERLAND. OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EPA
FRENCH 07/01/71 PGS 1-3 IDt 00997A
ALSO GERMAN, SE
THIS PRESS RELEASE SUMMARIZES THE RESULTS OF A FEDERALLY-INITIATED SURVEY AMONG THE CANTON AS
THE STATE OF WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS. THE PRESENT RATE OF CONSTRUCTION OF
PURIFICATION PLANTS SHOULD MEET THE NEEDS OF THE POPULATION WITHIN THE COMING DECADE, BUT THE
PROBLEMS OF WATER POLLUTION WILL BE NOT PERMANENTLY SOLVED BY THIS CONSTRUCTION ALONE. EVEN MORE
PRESSING WILL BE THE REQUIREMENT FOR EXPANDED FACILITIES TO KEEP PACE WITH INCREASING
ACCUMULATIONS OF REFUSE.
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WATER
SWITZERLAND
PH(B)
PAGE
73
ETAT DE L1EVACUATION DBS ORDURES EN SOISSE AD LER JANVIER 1971.
OP REFUSE DISPOSAL TN SWITZERIAND AS OF JAN. 1, 1971)
SWITZERLAND. CONFEDERATION'S OFFICE OF HATER PROTECTION EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1 IDI 00998A
ALSO GERMAN, SE
*SOLID WASTE
(THE STATE
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
JAHRESBERICHT DER EAWAG FUER 1971 (ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EAHAG 1971)
EPA
GERMAN 00/00/71 PCS 1-43 IDt 01015A
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES THE WORK OF THE SWISS NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WATER SUPPLY, WASTE-WATER
PURIFICATION, AND WATER PROTECTION (EAWAG) IN ITS ANTI-POLLUTION PROGRAM IN 1971. THE FIRST TOPIC
DISCUSSED IS THE THREE-PRONGED ROLE OF THE INSTITUTION: TO SERVE AS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE
GOVERNMENT IN ITS WATER PROGRAM, TO BECOME A TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ENGINEERS CONCERNED WITH
WATER, AND TO ACT AS A CONSULTING SOURCE FOR MAJOR POLLUTERS SUCH AS COMMUNITIES, INDUSTRIES, AND
AGRICULTURE. THE REPORT ALSO DISCUSSES EAWAG RESEARCH IN WATER POLLUTION, ITS CONSULTATIVE
ACTIVITIES AND PUBLICATONS, AND ITS ENDEAVORS IN EDUCATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE TEXT IS
SUPPLEMENTED WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
(PROPORTION OF THE NUMBER OF INHABITANTS OF SWITZERLAND WHO CAN BE SERVED
BY COMMUNAL WATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO THE TOTAL POPULATION OF SWITZERLAND)
SWITZERLAND. FEDERAL OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EPA
FRENCH 00/00/72 PGS 1 IDt 01023A
ALSO GERMAN
THIS ONE-PAGE BAR GRAPH, USING POPULATION DATA BASED ON THE 1960 AND 1970 SWISS CBNUSES,
PROVIDES INFORMATION ON PROPORTIONS OF THE SWISS POPULATION SERVED BY COMMUNAL WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS. THE GRAPH INDICATES, FOR THE YEARS 1966 THROUGH 1972, THE PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL
POPULATION SERVED BY INSTALLATIONS ALREADY IN OPERATION, THOSE TO BE SERVED BY INSTALLATIONS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE PERCENTAGE WHICH COULD BE SERVED BY PLANNED INSTALLATIONS.
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WJTEP-
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
"NATIONAL COUNCIL:
FRENCH
ALSO LRB
FIVER DEBATE ON NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS." JOURNAL DE GENEVE
EPA
03/06/73 PCS 11 ID* 01207A
THIS NEWS STORY FROM BEPN REPORTS ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL DEBATE RELATIVE TO THE NAVIGATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE UPPER RHINE AND THE AAF RIVBR BETWEEN BASEL AND YVERDON AND THE ESTABLISHHENT
OF A WATERWAY BETWEEN LAKE MAGGIORE AND THE ADRIATIC. A STUDY COMMISSION REPORTING TO THE COUNCIL
DECLARED THAT THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, OF THE WATERS INVOLVED IS
NOT NECESSARILY INCOMPATIBLE WITH THESE NAVIGATION PROJECTS. A MINORITY REPORT, HOWEVER, STATED
THAT AN INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DOES EXIST.
SHTTZEPLAND
PM(B)
"FUTURE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS: WHERE THEY ABE NEEDED, FROM LAKE GENEVA TO LAKE
CONSTANCE." JOURNAL DE 3ENEVE
EPA
FRENCH 03/06/73 PCS 11 ID* 01211A
*RADIATION
SWITZERLAND
PM(B)
"POTABLE WATER FROM THE RHINE." NEUE ZUERCHER ZEITUNG
GERMAN
ALSO ST
03/0«/73 PGS 35
EPA
ID* 01231A
THIS FEATURE ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE INCREASING POLLUTION OF THE RHINE FROM SWITZERLAND TO THE
NETHERLAND, THE RESULTANT DETERIORATION OF THE QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER, THE TYPES OF POLLUTANTS
CONTAMINATING THE RIVBR, AND THE WORK OF VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS SET UP
TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. THE ARTICLE STRESSES THE POINT THAT ONE OF THE MAJOR DIFFICULTIES IN
CORRECTING THE PROBLEM IS THE TENDENCY TO TREAT WATER POLLUTION AND WATER SUPPLY AS SEPARATE
QUESTIONS. SEWAGE CONTROL TECHNICIANS AND WATER-SUPPLY EXPERTS, ALTHOUGH THEY BOPK CLOSELY
TOGETHER, NONETHEIESS PURSUE THEIP OWN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH. OFTEN THE CAUSES DISRUPTING THE
NATURAL WATER-QUALITY BALANCE ARE CONSIDERED AS INDIVIDUAL PHENOMENA; WHEREAS, WHAT IS NEEDED,
THE ARTICLE CONTINUES, IS COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING INVOLVING THE TOTALITY OF WATER RESOURCES. THE
COSTS WIIL BB HIGH "IF WE DO NOT INCLUDE IN OUR PLANNING THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS FOP
POLLUTION-FREE PRODUCTION METHODS AND PRODUCTS, WE SHALL ONE DAY HAVE NO MORE USABLE WATER."
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DSSR
LR(A)
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75
"MAR 18, 1961 REGULATIONS ON URBAN SANITATION."
04/00/62 PGS 115-119
RUSSIAN
*SOIID HASTE
GIGIYENA I SAVITARIYA, V. 27.
BPA
ID# 01491A
RADIATION
USSP
LR(A)
"DEC 13, 1968 PRINCIPLES OP LAND LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS."
OKHRANA PRIRODT.
BLINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 34-52 ID* 01492A
*SOIID HASTE
USSR
IR(A)
"HAY 14, 1970 DECREE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON STATE CONTROL OF LAND USE."
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 72-78 ID* 01492B
*SOLID HASTE
USSP
1R(A)
"MAY 14, 1970 DECREE ON ADHINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILTIY FOR VIOLATION OF LAND LAH."
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 71-72 ID* 01492C
*S01ID HASTE
USSP
LR(A)
"JUL 1, 1970 LAND CODE OF THE RSFSR (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC)." OKHPANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. B. , ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/"M PGS 53-55, 60 ID* 01492D
*SOLID HASTE
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