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INTERNATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
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MARCH 1974
AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO: National Environmental Laws, Pollution Control Regulations
and Experiences in Implementing Legislative Authorities
Office of Planning and Management
Library Systems Branch • Management I Organization Division
Management Information t Data Systems Division
Office of International Activities
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Washington, D.C. 20460
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CONTENTS
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iNTRnDUCTinrj i
EXPLANATION CF SYWLS II
AUSTRIA 1
BELGIUM 2-21
BULGARIA 25-33
CZECHOSLOVAKIA 34-35
DENMARK 36
EASTERN EUROPE (REGIONAL) • 37
FINLAND 38
FRANCE 39-70
GERMANY, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF 71-73
GERMANY. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF 74 - 91
GREAT BRITAIN 92 - 145
GREECE 146
HUNGARY 147
IRELAND 148 - 150
ITALY ' 151-153
LUXEMBURG 154-158
NETHERLANDS 159 - 166
NOWAY 167 - 168
POLAND 169 - 176
PORTUGAL ' . 177
ROMANIA 178
SPAIN 179
SWEDEN 180 - 189
SWITZERLAND 190 - 191
UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS 192 - 211
'.ASTERN EUROPE (REGIONAL) 212
YUGOSLAVIA 213 - 214
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INTRODUCTION
THIS REPORT CONTAINS SUMMARIES OF DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY THE
U,S, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, THE SOURCE DOCUMENTS/ RECEIVED
UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM/ ARE LOCATED
IN THE REFERENCE SECTION OF THE EPA HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY IN
WASHINGTON/ D,C,
THIS REPORT CONTAINS SUMMARIES OF REPORTS RELATED .TO ENVIRONMENTAL
LEGISLATION IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, SIMILAR BIBLIOGRAPHIES OF
REPORTS FROM OTHER CONTINENTS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE NEAR FUTURE,
.EACH REPORT WILL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY,
THE BIBLIOGRAPHIES ARE PREPARED JOINTLY BY EPA AND THE FEDERAL KESEARCH
DIVISION OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS,
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
COUNTRY:
LUXEMBURG
•LRA/GENERAL
Editor,
Author.
or
Compiler
jl"JUL 29, .1965 LAH ON CONSERVATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES." PASINOHIE
(LUXEMBOU^RGEOISE, V. 37. /- S
KE9SCHEN, NICOLAS, COHP.' / EPA
FRENCH' 00/00/66. PSS 305-308 IDI oi»02A———J
AIR HATER SOLID HASTE'
CHAPTER I OF THIS LAW ESTABLISHES GENERAL CONSERVATION MEASURES. ANY CONSTRUCTION! WHICH
CONSTITUTES .A DA-IGES TO CONSEHVATI03 OF THE FLORA, FAUNA, SOIL OR SUBSOIL, ATMOSPHERE, HATERS
OR THE GENERAL ENVIRONMENT IS TO BE REGULATED. PERSONS OPERATING MINES, QUARRIES OS PUBLIC
HORKS ARE TO MAINTAIN THE VEGETATION COVER AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. CUTTING OP TIMBER OR
REFORESTATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND IS ALSO REGULATED TO PREVENT AN UNFAVORABLE IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT. DISPOSAL OF HASTE 09 REFUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADS OR OTHER
LANDS, EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED PLACES IS PORBIDDEJi. DUMPS ESTABLISHED BY INDUSTRIES OR OTHER
ENTERPRISES ARE TO BE REGULATED. CHAPTER II DEALS HITH PROTECTION OF THE FAUNA AND FLORA.
CHAPTER III IS CONCERNED WITH ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAH. THE MINISTRY ADMINISTERING RATERS AND
FORESTS IS CHARGED HITH IMPLEMENTING THE CONSERVATION LAR. A SUPERIOR COUNCIL IS ESTABLISHED
UNDER IT TO CARRY OUT THESE FUNCTIONS. CHAPTER IV ESTABLISHES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
LRA - LEGAL TEXT
LRB - LEGAL COMMENTARY
Each original law has the letter A following the EPA identification
number. Additional directly related legislation will have the same
identification number and a subsequent alphabetical letter.
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AUSTRIA
IPA/GENERAL "JAN -21, 1972 FEDERAL LAW NO. 25 TO SET UP A FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR HEALTH AND
c.::\'IPONMENTAL PROTECTION." SUNCESGESETZBLATT KIJEH DIE BEPUBLIK OESTEBREICH.
EPA
Gtr.rAN 01/31/72 PC'.S UJ<«-U41 ID* OH471A
THIS LAW HAKES PROVISION 7GB THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 72DERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTK AND
EHVIPC::MENTAL PROTSCTION. THE LAW TRANSFERS TO Tut NEW MINISTRY THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBLITIES:
THOSE AhlAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMON TO ALL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS OF THE GOVERNMENT;
KATTE&S DEALING bliH PUBLIC HEALTH': AND MANY OF Tlifc FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH VETERINARY
SCIENCE. THESE .RESPONSIBILITIES WERE FORMERLY UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE FEDERAL CHANCELLERY,
THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS, AND THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE &ND FORESTRY. THE LAW SETS
TRANSITIONAL PROCEDURES TO TAKE EFFECT DURING THt REASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
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BELGIUM
LSA/AIR
PAGE 2
9 MARCH 1962--30YAL DECPEE MODIFYING TITLE III OP THE GENERAL REGULATIONS FOB THE
PROTECTION OP LABOR. BULLETIN USUEL DBS LOIS KT ABHETES CONCERNANT L1ADMINISTRATION GGNERALE.
EPA
FRENCH - 00/00/62 PCS 1f>0-161 IDi OOU3UA
AFTICLE3 35U AND 374 OF THIS DECREE EXTEND ITS PROVISIONS TO COVER THE HANDLING OF ZINC AND
LE&D OSES AND 10 THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, AND DXNTIi IfcUTION OF ELECTRICAL LEAD BATTERIES IN
STRUCTURES REGARDED AS DANGEROUS TO HEALTH.
LRA/AIR
ROYAL CECREE OP 14 MARCH 1966 REGARDING GENERAL ((EMULATIONS ON ROAD POLICE. LES
CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES L2S PLUS USUELLES tN ViGUEUP. EN BELGIQUE. 32 ED., V. 2
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 1168,1191 ID* 00435A
THIS DECREE BANS THE THROWING OR ABANDONING ON PUBLIC ROADS OF ANY OBJECT THAT BA? EHIT SHORE
OR STEAK. IT ALSO REQUIRES THAT MOTOR VEHICLES BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED III SUCH & HAT AS NOT TO
SPREAD OIL AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLES IN AN UNACCEPTABLE MANNER OR TO EHIT SHORE THAT HAY IMPAIR
TRAFFIC SAFETY OS DISTURB OTHER ROAD USERS. THE DECREE ALSO SETS PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
LRA/AIP.
LAH OF 28 DECEMBER 1964 REGARDING THE FIGHT AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION. LES
CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USDELLES EN VIGUEUR EN BELGIQUE. 32 ED., V. 3
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 996-998 ID* 00436A
ALSO PP.
THE LAH EMPOWERS THE BELGIAN GOVERNMENT TO TAKE STEPS TO PROHIBIT OR CONTROL ATMOSPHERIC
POLLUTION BY FEQUIRING THE USE OF ANTIPOLLUTION DEVICES. THE LAH DEFINES POLLUTION AS ANY
DISCHARGE INTO THE AIR THAT IS LIABLE TO HAVE A DELETERIOUS EFFECT ON HUBAN HEALTH, ON ANIMALS
OR PLANTS, OR TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO MONUMENTS OR SCENIC LANDSCAPE. THE MINISTER OF HEALTH IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING ACTIVITIES KITH OTHER AGENCIES, FOR THE ANALYSIS OF EMITTED
SUBSTANCES, FOR RESEARCHING THE EFFECTS OP AIR POLLUTION AND MEANS FOR CURBING IT, AND FOR
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ANTIPOLLUTION MEASURES. THE LAW FURTHER PROVIDES FOR THE BANNING OP
UNSUITABLE DEVICES AND SETS PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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BELGIUM
LSA/AIR
PAGE 3
"DEC 13, 1966 ROYAL I-KCFEE ON THE APPROVAL OF LABORATORIES AND AGENCIES FOB SAMPL-
ING, ANALYSES, TEST:; A Nu RtSEARCH IN AIE POLLUTION CONTROL." NONITEUR BELGE.
EPA
FF-NCH 00/00/67 PGS 1U20-21 ID« OOU36B
ALSO FlEriSH
THIS DECREE STATES CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR THE APPROVAL BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF
LABORATORIES OR AGENCIES CHARGED WITH SAMPLING. ANALYSES, TESTS AND RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL, AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE "DEC 28, 1961 LAN ON THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION."
CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE NET RELATE TO: THE POSSESSION OF APPROPRIATE PREMISES, EQUIPMENT AND
INSTrUBENTATION; THE AVAILABILITY OF THE APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL STAFF; THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
DIRECTOR; ANC THE rflLLINCNESS OF LABORATORY OFFICIALS TO PERMIT INSPECTION OF FACILITIES AND TO
SUB.ril REPGSTS ON RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AS HELL AS ON LABOFATORY MANAGEMENT ANC EXPENDITURES.
FUr-TnEBHOSE, THE DIRECTOR AND CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF SUCH LABORATORIES HAY NOT BE EITHER DIRECTLY
CR INDIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH FIRMS WHICH PRODUCE POLLUTION CREATING OR POLLUTION COMBATTING
LEVICES. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH APPROVAL MAY BE WITHDRAWN ARE ALSO STATED.
LRA/AI6
PREVENTION DE LA POLLUTION ATHOSPHERIQUE ENSENDREE PAR LES
INSTALLATIONS DE COMBUSTION (PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION FROM HEATING AND BURNING FACILITIES)
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1-3 ID* 00436C
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS MIMEOGRAPHED DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE MAR 26, 1971 ROYAL DECREE ON THE PREVENTION OF AIR
POLLUTION CAUSED BY HEATING AND BURNING FACILITIES (TAKEN FROM HONITEUR BELGE, AUG 5, 1971).
THIS LECP.EE APPLIES TO ALL FACILITIES FOB HEATING OR BURNING EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN TYPES COVERED BY
THE GENERAL KEJULATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF LAEOR. ANY SUCH APPARATUS WHICH ARE HADE, IMPORTED
CR SOLD IN BELGIUM RUST MEET STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AFTER
AGEESKENT WITH THE MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND THE MINISTER OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR. NO
SUCH APPARATUS MAY BE SOLD WITHOUT A NOTICE CONCERNING CONDITIONS FOR INSTALLATION, REGULATION
AND OPERATION, INCLUDING TYPES OF COMBUSTIBLES FOR WHICH IT IS DESIGNED.
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bELGIUH
LP.A/AI3
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"JUL 19. 1371 HOYAL DECREE ON APPROVAL BY TYPE OP HOTOB VEHICLES. . . WITH REGARD
TO EMISSION OF GASEOUS POLLUTANTS." BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ABBETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS ID* 00436D
THE PROVISIONS Or THIS DECREE APPLY TO ALL .1CTOR VEHICLES WITH A POSITIVE-IGNITION ENGINE
WHOSE TYPE MUST Bil APPROVED UNDER THE "(1AR 15, 1968 ROYAL DECREE OK GENERAL REGULATIONS ON THE
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE SATISFIED BY MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIB TRAILERS," HITK THE EXCEPTION
OF THOSE WITH A TECHNICALLY PERMISSIBLE NAXIHUH HEIGHT OF LESS THAN 100 KG OR HITH A MAXIMUM
.:;PEEC Or LESS THAN 50 KB PEE HOUR. VEHICLES TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL MUST COMPLY WITH
I'fiOVISIONS OF REGULATION H. 15 OP THE "MAR 20, 1958 GENEVA AGREEMENT ON THE ADOPTION CP UNIFORM
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF APPROVAL FOP. HOTOB VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
J'AFTS," AND THE "MAR 20, 197C, .EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL OP MINISTERS DIRECTIVE ON THE
HARMONIZATION OF LEGISLATION OF MEMBERS STATES ON POLLUTION FROM POSITIVE-ENGINE EQUIPPED .".OTOR
VEHICLES." TESTS TO DETERMINE EMISSIONS ARE TO CONFORM TO CONDITIONS AND METHODS PRESCRIBED IN
THESE TEXTS, WHICH ALSO PROVIDE FOR TESTS TO ENSURE CONFORMITY OP PROD. MODEL NITK APPROVED TYPE.
LSA/AIR
ZONES DE PROTECTION SPECIALS CONTRE LA POLLUTION ATM05PHEBIQUE (SPECIAL PROTECTIVE
ZONES AGAINST AIR POLLUTION) .
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/72 FGS 1-tt IDt COU36E
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS MIMEOGRAPHED DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE TEXT OF THE JUL 26, 1971 ROYAL DECREE ON CREATION
C? SPECIAL ZONES F03 PROTECTION AGAINST AIR POLLUTION, AMENDED BY THE ROYAL DECREE OP JOL 3, 1972
(TAKEN FROM MONITEUR BELGE, AUG 5, 1971 AND SEP 26, 1972). THIS DECREE ESTABLISHES SPECIAL
PROTECTIVE ZONES AGAINST AIF. POLLUTION IN AREAS WHERE AVERAGE ANNUAL LEVEL OF SULFUR OXIDES
EXCEEDS 15C HICROGRAMS PER CUBIC METER. WITHIN THESE ZONES, IT IS PROHIBITED TO HEAT 3UILDIKGS
WITH PEAT, LIGNITES, OB UNPU3IFIED COMPRESSED FUELS. LIQUID AND SOLID FDELS USED FCF. HEATING
CANNOT CONTAIN MORE THAN ONE PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF VOLATILE SULFOB. HEATING INSTALLATIONS ABE
SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND MOST BE MAINTAINED ACCOBDING TO PIXED STANDARDS. BURNING OF TRASH OB
VIGETABLE HATTER IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. REMOVAL OF FUBNACE ASH MUST BE
CARRIED OUT UNDER CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
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BELGIUM
LRA/AIR
PAGE . 5
"OCT 1. 1971 ROYAL DECREE CREATING AMD ORGANIZING AN INTEHMISISTEBIAL COORDINATING
COMMISSION ON AIR POLLUTION." BULLETIN USOEL DES LOIS ET ABBETBS.
EPA
F3ENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1271-72 ID* 00«36F
THIS DECRE3, HADE PURSUANT TO THE "DEC 28, 196U LAW ON COMBATTING AIR POLLUTION," CREATES AH
IMTERMINISTEHIAL COORDINATING COMMISSION ON THE PREVENTION AND COMBATTING OF AIB POLLUTION,
ATTACHED TO THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE FAMILY, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECREE. THE COHHISSION'S DUTIES ARE: TO PREPABE REGULATORY PROVISIONS TO
BE EFFECTIVE WITHIN THE FRANEKOEK OP THE "DEC 28, 1964 LAM CN COMBATTING AIR POLLUTION"; TO
ADVISE ON QUESTIONS RELATING TO P3EVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION; TO DRAFT FOR THE MINISTER OP PUBLIC
HEALTH ANY PROPOSITION WHICH IT CONSIDERS USEFUL IN COMBATTING OR PREVENTING AIR POLLUTION; AND
TO ENSURE THE COORDINATION OF THE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS MINISTERIAL DEPARTMENTS IN THESE AREAS. THE
ORDER DETAILS THE COMPOSITION 0? THE COMMISSION AND OF ITS BGASD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDES POP.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HORKING GROUPS TO COVER SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN.
LRA/AIR
"NOV 8, 1971, ROYAL DECREE LIMITING CARBON MONOXIDE CONTENT OP EXHAUSTS PBOM MOTOR
VEHICLES IN IDLING POSITION." BULLETIN DSUEL DES LOIS ET ABRETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1386 ID! 00436G
THIS DECREE, MADE IN PURSUANCE OF THE "DEC 28, 1961 LAI ON THE CONTROL OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLU-
TION," APPLIES TO ALL HOTOB VEHICLES WITH A POSITIVE-IGNITION EHGIHE HHOSE TYPE MUST BE APPROVED
UNDER THE "NAB 15, 1968 ROYAL DECREE ON GENERAL REGULATIONS ON THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE
SATISFIED BY MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS," UITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE WITH A TECHNICALLY
PERMISSIBLE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF LESS THAN «00 KG OR WITH A MAXIMUM SPEED OF LESS THAN 50 KM. PER
HOUR. IT PROVIDES THAT SUCH VEHICLES BUST BE REGULATED AND SERVICED IN SUCH A HAY THAT THE
CARBON MONOXIDE CONTENT OF THE EXHAUST GASES EMITTED AT IDLING SPEED DOES NOT EXCEED U. 5 PERCENT.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECREE IS III THE HANDS OF THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS.
LRA/AIR
"NOMINATION DES HEMBRES DE LA COMMISSION DE COORDINATION ES NATIEBE DE LUTTE CONTB
LA POLLUTION ATMOSPHERIQUE (DESIGNATION OF THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR AIR POLLUTION).
EPA
FRENCH 09/07/72 PGS 1-3 ID» OOU36H
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS MIMEOGRAPHED DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE TEXT OF THE SEP 7, 1972 MINISTERIAL DECREE ON THE
DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF THE INTEBMINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION AND
CONTFOL OF AIR POLLUTION (EXTRACTED PROM THE MONITEUR BELGE, OCT 3, 1972). THE DECREE, ISSUED BY
SHE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS, LISTS BY MINISTRY AND NAME THE HEB3F.BS OF THE
COORDINATING COMMITTEE. GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND MINISTRIES FROM HHICH THE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN
SPECIFIED ARE: THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE, THE STATE SECRETARIAT FOR SCIENCE POLICY AND
PLANNING, THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS, THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, THE
MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOE, THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS. THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
THE MIDDLE CLASSES, THE MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR, AND THE MINISTRY OP COMMUNICATIONS. THE
CECSEE ALSO NAMES THE OFFICERS OF THE COMMITTEE.
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BELGIUM
LRA/NOISE
PAGE 6
"AUG 9, 1971 D3CHEE AMENDING THE BAB 15, 1968 DECREE ON GENERAL REGULATIONS OK
TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS." BULLETIN USUEL DBS LOIS ET AH6ETES, N.
FPA
FRENCH 09/25/71 PCS 1059-61 ID* OOSS1A
THIJ DECREE DEALS WITH THE MEASUREMENT OF NOISE LEVEL IN MOTOR VEHICLES IN A BANNER COMPLYING
KITH THE "FEE 6, 1970 DIRECTIVE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ON THE RECONCILIATION OP
THE LEGISLATION OF MEMBER STATES RELATIVE TO ADMISSIBLE SOUND LEVEL AND TO EXHAUST DEVICES FOR
HOTOF VEHICLES." AUTOMOBILES ALREADY IN OPERATION ARE PERMITTED A NOISE LEVEL SLIGHTLY HIGHER
THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR NEW VEHICLES. ALSO SPECIFIED ARE NOISE LEVEL MEASURING CONDITIONS
CONSIDERED EQUIVALENT TO THOSE ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNCIL DIRECTIVES; ADMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS
FOR VARIOUS VEHICLES UNDER THESE ALTERNATIVE TESTING CONDITIONS AFE GIVEN.
LRA/NOISE
"PENAL CODE." LES CODES ET LBS LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USUELLES . . ., 32D ED.,
V. 2.
SERVAIS, J£AN, AND E. MECHELYNCK, COMP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PGS 1«2 ID* 00985A
ARTICLE 561 OF THE CODE SPECIFIES FINES FOR THOSE FOUND GUILTY OF MAKING NOISES OE DISTURBING
THE PEACE AT NIGHT. A COURT JUDGMENT, RELATING TO THIS ARTICLE AND DEFINING THE MEANING Of
"WIGHT" IN THE ARTICLE AS COVERING THE PERIOD OF DARKNESS FOLLOWING TWILIGHT AND PRECEDIRG THE
ACTUAL DAUN, APPEARS IN "PASICRISIE BELGE," 1940, PT. 1, PP. 385-386.
LSA/NOISE
"AUG 13, 1971 DECREE ON MOTORBIKE SPEED AMD NOISE OP MOTORBIKES, MOTORCYCLES. ADD
(LIGHT) THREEAND POOR-WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLES." BULLETIN USUEL DE5 LOIS ET ARRETES, S.
EPA
FRENCH 09/25/71 PGS 1062-106U ID* 00987A
17.
ARTICLE 5 OF THIS DECREE STATES THE REGULATIONS FOR ALLOWABLE NOISE LEVELS F05 NEW
MOTORBIKES, MOTORCYCLES, ETC., LISTED BY VEHICLE TYPE; CONDITIONS FOR BAKING TESTS TO DETERMINE
NOISE LEVEL ARE ALSO DETAILED. ARTICLE 6 STATES SIMILAR PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES ALREADY IN
OPERATION; HIGHER NOISE LEVELS ARE PERMITTED FOR SUCK VEHICLES. OTHER ARTICLES STATE THE
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH APPROVAL FOR VEHICLES IS APPLIED FOR AND GRANTED AND OUTLINE THE ROLE OP
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY AND RESEARCH OF 'TRAFFIC SAFETY IN PERFORMING NECESSARY TESTS FOB
DETERMINING NOISE LEVEL.
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BELGIUM
LRA/NOISE
LfiA/NOISE
PAGE
"AUG 6, 1971 DEChiE REGARDING THE APPROVAL OP ADMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS BY TYPE OP
HOTOP VEHICLE." BULLETIN 'JSUEL DES LOIIi El ABP.ETES. N. 17.
FPENCH
09/25/71 PCS 1059
ID* 00988A
BY TMIS DECREE, BELGIMH SETS STANDARDS FOi- ADMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS FOB AUTOMOBILES CAPABLE OP
SPEEDS OF OVER 25 KM. PEB HOUR TO CONFORM WITH THOSE ESTABLISHED IN POINT I OF THE APPENDIX TO
THE "DIRECTIVE OF FEB 6, 1970, OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY CONCERNING THE
hECONDILIATION OF THE LEGISLATION OF MEMEEB STATES RELATIVE TO ADMISSIBLE SOUND LEVEL AND TO
EXHAUST DEVIC2S F05 NOTOS VEHICLES." THE CONTROLS OF NOISE LEVELS ABE TO EE PUT INTO EFFECT BY
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY AND RESEARCH OF TRAFFIC SAFETY.
"JUL 16, 1973 LAM ON NOISE CONTROL." MONITEUR BELGE.
FRENCH 09/1K/73 PGS 10U10-1H
EPA
IDI 01472A
THIS GENERAL NOISE CONT.-.OL LAW RESERVES TO THE CROWN THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT THE PRODUCTION OF
CERTAIN NOISES; TO PLACE TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN NOISES; TO REGULATE OB PROHIBIT THE PRODUCTION.
IMPOST, SALE, ETC., OF OBJECTS OR MACHINES CAPABLE OF PRODUCING CEETAIN HOISES; TO IMPOSE OR
SET STANDARDS FOR THE PLACEMENT OR USE OF NOISE REDUCTION DEVICES; AND TO CREATE SPECIAL
PROTECTIVE ZONES WITHIN WHICH SPECIAL MEASURES HAY BE TAKEN. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS DEAL WITH: THE
IMPOSITION OF TECHNICAL CONDITIONS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, AIRPORTS, TRAIN ROUTES, ETC.;
THE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF THOSE INVOLVED IN NOISE CONTROL; THE BOLE OF THE MINISTER OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND OF OTHER MINISTRIES SUCH AS LABOR AND PUBLIC BORKS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
LAM; THE PROBLEM OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS CONCERNING BOISE CONTROL; THE ESTABLISHMENT
CF NOISE CONTROL LABORATORIES; AND PENALTIES FOP NONCOHPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW.
-RA/PESTICIDES
JUNE 2C, 1964 LAW REGULATING FOODSTUFFS, FOOD SUBSTANCES AND OTHBH PRODUCTS.
LES CODES Sf LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USDELLES EN VIGUEUR EH BELGIQUE. 32D ED., V.
SERVAIS. JEAN 6 E. HECHELYNCK, COUP. EPA
FRENCH . 00/00/69 PGS 536-539 ID* 00656A
2.
THIS LAH, SERVING AS THE BASIS FOR SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATION TO REGULATE SUBSTANCES USED IN POOD
PRODUCTS, AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A LIST OF ADDITIVES AUTHORIZED FOR
INTRODUCTION INTO FOODSTUFFS AND TO SET THE ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES.
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BELGIUM
LHA/PESTICIDES
PAGE
BELGIUr: PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOODSTUFFS OP PLANT ORIGIN. INTERNATIONAL
DIGEST OF HEALTH LEGISLATION, V. 21, N. 1.
EPA
IDI 00656B
ENGLISH
OO/OC/70 PCS 53-58
THIS ARTICLE REPRINTS FRGH TH£ FEo. 15, 1969, EDITION OF MONITEUR BELGE THE MINISTERIAL
G5DER OF DEC. 6, 1966, WHICH EXTENDS THE PROVISIONS OP THE JUNE 20. 196U, LAH REGULATING
FOODSTUFFS TO INCLUDE PESTICIDE RSSIDCES IN FOODSTUFFS. THE CRDER LISTS THE TOLERABLE LEVELS
OF RESIDUES OP ACTIVE PESTICIDE S'JSSIANCES ALLOWABLE IN FOODSTUFFS OP PLANT ORIGIN.
L3A/PESTICIDES
JULY 11, 1969 LAM ON PESTICIDES 6 RA« MATERIALS USED IN AGRICULTURE,HORTICULTURE,
FORESTRY 6 ANIMAL HUSBANDPY. LES COCtS 11 LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USUELLES. 32D ED., V. 2.
SERVAIS, JEAN & E. NECHELNYCK, CONE. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PGS 1023-1027 IDI 00658A
ENACTED TO PROTECT MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND CONSUMERS AGAINST FRAUD, ADULTERATION AND
ILLEGAL COMPETITION AND TO I.ltROVE AND PROTECT THE PRODUCTION OF VEGETABLES AND LIVESTOCK. THIS LAH
E'tOHERS THE GOVERNMENT TO ACT TO INSURE SUCH PROTECTION AND TO REQUIRE PRIOR GOVERNMENT
AUTHORIZATION 3EP03E THE USE OP PSSTICIDiS AND OTHER MATERIALS INTENDED TO STIMULATE G30HTH IN
PLANTS AND LIVESTOCK.
L3A/PESTICIDES
REGLEHEMTATION D£ LA CONSERVATION, DU COMMERCE ET D L«UTILISATION DES PESTICIDES,
HCDIFIE (REGULATION OF THE STORAGE, TBADE, AND USE OP PESTICIDES, AS AMENDED) .
3ELGIUK MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FA-ILY AFFAIRS. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/72 PGS 1-13 IDI 01365A
ANNEXES SEPARATELY PAGINATED
THIS MI.1EOGRAPHEC DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE TEXT OF THE HAY 31, 1958 ROYAL DECREE ON THE
STORAGE, TRADE AND USE OF PESTICIDES AND PHITOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AS AMENDED BY THE ROYAL
DECREES OF JUL 11, 1959, APR 5, 1363. AND JAN 19. 1972. THE AMENDMENTS ARE APPROPRIATELY
INSERTED IHTC THE MAIN TEXT OF THE 1958 IEC3EE TC FORM ONE CONTINUOUS TEXT. FOUR ANNEXES,
REFERENCED IN THE DECREE AND ITS AHENDKENTS. ARE APPENDED: A LIST OP TOXIC PESTICIDES AND
rHYTCrnAuKiCEuTICi;, PKCDCCT3; A LIST 07 SSPECIiLLi' SiKCEHCjS F25TICIDE3 AND PHYTOPBABKACEDTICALS
WHOSE USE IS RESERVED TO APPROVED PEFSONNZL; AN OFFICIAL FORM TO BE .COMPLETED BY PERSONNEL
i-:A«DLIN3 ESPECIALLY DASGZROiJS ?ZSTICIOES AND PHYTOPHAIir.ACE'JTICiLS; AND A LIST OF TOXIC PESTICIDES
FOP. 'PKYTOPHARMACEUTICAL USE FOF•WHICH APPROVED PERSONNEL DO NOT REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATION. THIS COORDINATED TEXT WAS PREPARED BY THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, THE MINISTRY
OP PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS, AND THE MINISTRY OF LABOR AND STATE INSURANCE.
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LRA/PESTICIDES
PAGE 9
HAY 31, 1958 MINISTERIAL DECISION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAY 31. 1958 DECREE
ON PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARMACEUTLCAL PRODUCTS. BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ARRETES
EPA
FPENCH 00/00/58 PCS 639 ID* 01365B
THIS DECREE: LISTS THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERSON HAY BE PERMITTED TO SELL OR USE
PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARHACEUTICAL PRODUCTS WHEN SUCH PERSONS DO NOT POSSESS A DIPLOMA IN
fHAHMACY. CHEMISTRY OR AGHICOLTUR8.
LRA/PESTICIDES
DECREE OF JULY 11, 1959 AMENDING THE HAY 31, 1958 DECREE ON PESTICIDES AND
PHYTOPHARHACEU7ICAL PRODUCTS. BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ARRETES
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/59 PCS 3U7-34S ID* 01365C
THIS DECREE STATES THAT WHEN PESTICIDES OF FHYTOPHARHACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ARE PARTICULARLY TOXIC
THEY KAY NOT BE DELIVERED FOR DSE EXCEPT TO PERSONS WHO CAN CONFIRM THAT THESE PRODUCTS BILL BE
USED FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
LRA/PESTICIDES
MINISTERIAL DECISION TO ADD AND ABEND APPENDIXES I, II AND IV OF THE JULY 11,
1959 DECREE AMENDING THE 1958 PESTICIDE LAW. HONITEUR BELGE
EPA
FRENCH 03/16/60 PGS 1831 ID* 01365D
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS BINIST23IAL DECREE OF FEB. 15, 1960, LISTS RECENT ITEMS ADDED TO THE LIST OF PESTICIDES
AND PHYTCPHABHACE'JTICALS, INCLUDING THE SERIES CF PHOSPHORUS AND TKIOPHOSPH03US ESTERS AND
CERTAIN CONCENTS AT 10 US OF A HEPTACHL03 OB PIPTEREX !USB.. THAT AFS S'IBJECT TO REGULATION,
LRA/PESTICID2S
AF.HETE NINISrSHIEL C0.1PL£IANT ET HODIFIAHT I.ES ANNEXES I. II ET IV DE L'ABRETE
ROYAL DU 11 JUILLET 1959 . . . (MINISTERIAL DECREE ADDING TO AND AMENDING THE JUL 11. 1959 DECREE)
BELGIUM MINISTRY OP PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS. EPA
FRENCH 02/2VS1 PGS 1-3 IDS 01365S
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS MIMEOGRAPHED DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE TEXT. OF THE MAR 20, 1961 MINISTERIAL DECREE ADDING
TO AND AMENDING ANNEXES I, II AND IV OF THE JUL 11, 1959 ROYAL DECREE, AMENDING THE BAY 31, 1958
ROYAL DECREE Oil THS REGULATION OF THE ST03AGB. TRADE AND USE OF PESTICIDES AND
PHiTOPHAnMACEuIICALS. THIS DECREE, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FABILY AFFAIRS,
ADDS MORE COMPOUNDS TO THE LIST OP PESTICIDAL AGENTS GOVERNED BY ANNEXES I, II AND IV OF THE JULY
11, 1959 DECREE AND REMOVES ONE COMPOUND FROM THE LIST AND DELETES A DESCRIPTIVE PHRASE PROM
AHOTHcH.
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LRA/PESTICID£S
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10
MINISTERIAL DECISION AMENDING THE HAY 31, 1958, DECISION IMPLEMENTING THE 1958
LAW REGULATING PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHAHHACEUTICALS. BULLETIN US DEL DES LOIS 11 AFSETES
EPA
FFENCH 00/00/62 PCS 3<4-3<5 ID» 01365F
WINISTESIA!. DECISION OF DEC. 18, 1961, PERMITS CHANGES IN THE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS OF
1HOSE SEcKING GOVE3NMENT APPROVAL TO SELL OR USE THE SUBSTANCES ADDED, THEOUGH THE CECSEE OF
FEB. 15, 196G, TO IHB LIST OF PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARNACEUTICAL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO REGULATION.
LRA/PESTICIDEH.
"AHRETE MINISTERIAL COHPLETANT LES ANNEXES-I ET II DE L'ARRETE FOYAL DU 11 JUILLET
1959 . . . (MINISTERIAL CtCREE JDDIliG TO ANNEXES I AND II OF THE JUL 11, 1959 DECHEE).
BELGIUM HISISray OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY APFAIPS. ' EPA
FRENCH 06/08/62 PCS 1-3 IDI 01365G
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS NEMEOGEAPHED DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE TEXT OF THE UN 8, 1962 MINISTERIAL DECREE ADDING TO
ANNEXES I AND II OF THE JUL 11. 1959 ROYAL DECREE, AMENDING THE HAY 31. 1958 ROYAL DECREE ON THE
REGULATION OF THE STORAGE, TRADE, AND USE OF PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARHACFUTICALS. THIS DECREE,
ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS, ADDS ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS TO
THOSE CONTAINED IN AND REGULATED 3Y THE ANNEXES OF THE JUL 11. 1959 DECFFE.
IRA/PESTICIDES
APSIL 5. 1953 DECREE AKESDIMG T:I2 MAY 31, 1953, D2C3EE AS AKEXEBD BY THE 1959
DECREE REGULATING PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARMACEUTICALS. BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ARBETES
EPA
FPENCH OO/GO/63 PGS 311-312 ID* 01365H
THIS rscssH ri;.czs ;. iir.iTiTic:.1 c:: THE IICEN'C:::C cr rzn2c::c re zzn PSC-UCTS SEECITIE; is THS
rrcrEE or JULY 11. 1952. c:i ESPSCIALLV TCXIC SSSSIAL-CES. :T FSOVISES THAT iii= -REAT.IE::T OP
PR03UCTS USED ?QR FOOC ?LM?SCZ3 SA" -E -HrZHTiKE:: Ci'ii 3i' ?Z5SC;;3 SPECITICALLV AUTECrlZcO BY TKZ
MINISTER OF HEALTH. PRICT TC EKTr'.' I ::TO CC=rE2C2, FS27ICICE PKCSL'CTS SuST HiVE THEI?. laGRECIEHTS
A:;D INTEKDES us- LISTED ;r "•:*: UI-IISTSY OF KE;IL~!-:. THE ess MUST BE APPEOVED BY ?KE HIKISTE/. LF
THE SU?F£SE COUNCIL ON HEALTH CHJSCT3 TO Ti-Z SALE OF A SuESTANCE, THE MINISTER HAY EITHER ?BOKI3IT
THE SALE OE IMPOSE SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
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11
BELGIUM
LRA/PESriCiDES
"APF.ETE HINISTER1EL COHPLETANT LES ANNEXES I ET II DE L'ARBETE hOYAL DU 11 JOILLET
1959 . . . (HIN1STEHIAL OECF.EE ADDING TO ANNEXES I AND II OF THE JUL 11, 1959 DECREE).
BELGIUM MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PARTLY AFFAIRS. EPA
Fr.ENCH OU/2S/72 ?:-3 1-5 IDI C1365J
ALSO FLEBISH
THIS MIHEGGRAPIUD DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE TEXT OF THE JAN 20, 1972 MINISTERIAL DECREE ADDING
TO ANNEXES I AND II OK THE JUL 11, 1959 FOYAL DECREE, AMENDING THE MAI 31, 1958 RCYAL DECREE ON
THE PECULATION OF THE STORAGE, TRADE, AND USE OF PESTICIDES AND PHARMACEUTICALS. THE DECREE,
ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS, LISTS ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
THAT ARE TO EZ PECULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANNEXES I AND II OF THE JOL 11, 1959 DECREE.
LRA/PES7ICIDES
AF.RETE NINISIEaiEL COHPLETANT LES ANNEXES I, II ET IV DE L'ARBETE ROYAL DU
11 JUILLET 1959 . . . (MINISTERIAL DECREE ADDING TO THE ANNEXES OF THE JUL 11, 1959 BOYAL DECREE),
BELGIUM HIMISTPY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS. EPA
FFENCH 12/28/72 PGS 1-:» IDI 01365K
ALSO FLERI3H
THIS MISEOGRAPHED DOCUMENT REPRODUCES THE ItJCI OF THE DEC 28, 1972 MINISTERIAL DECPEE ADDING
TO ANNEXES I. II AND IV OF THE JUL 11, 1959 HCYAL DECREE, AMENDING THE MAY 31, 1958 ROYAL DECREE
ON THE PECULATION OP THE STORAGE, TRADE, AND USE OF PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARHACEUTICALS. THIS
CECREE, ISSUED =Y THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS, LISTS ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL
COMPOUNDS THAT ARE TO BE REGULATED IN ACCORDANCE KITH THE ANNEXES OF THE JDL 11, 1959 DECREE.
LBA/RADIATIOS
"«A3 29, 1953 LAW FOR PROTECTING THE POPULATION PBOM IONIZING RADIATION HAZARDS."
LES CODES 3T LSS LOIS SPBCIALBS LES PLUS USHELLES . . ., 32D En., V. 2.
SERVAtS, J., AND B. HRCHELYNCK, COMP. EPA
FRENCH . 00/00/69 PGS 633-63U ID* 00709A
THIS LAH, DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNHBHT TO SET
THE CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION, PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORT, SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, SCIENTIFIC, MtDICAL C3 OTHER USES OF APPARATUS OR SUBSTANCES CAPABLE OF
EMITTING IONIZED RADIATION; TO TAKE ALL NECESSif.Y MEASURES IMPOSED BY CIRCUMSTANCES TO
SAFEGUARD THE POPULATION AND TO AVOID THE HAZARDS RESULTING FROM THE ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION OF
ANY PLACE, SUBSTANCE OR PRODUCT BY RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES.
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12
BELGIUM
LRA/RADIATION
"FEE 28, 1963 BOYftL DECREE AHBHDING THE GENERAL REGULATIONS FOB THE PROTECTION OF
LABOR." HONITBUR BELGE.
EPA
FRENCH 05/16/73 PCS 5267-91 IDI -007093
ALSO FLEHISH
THIS DECRES AMENDS THE "GENERAL PECULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LABOR" OP FEB 11, 19«6 AND
7.?.? 27, 19U7 BY EXTENDING THEIR APPLICATION TO PERSONS EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATIONS.
PROVISIONS RELATE TO: MEDICAL SUPERVISION; PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS; MEDICAL
EXAMINATIONS IN CASE OF CHANGE OF PLACE OP WORK; SPECIAL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN FOR WORKERS EXPOSED
TO IONIZING RADIATION; AND DISEASES CAUSED BY IONIZING RADIATIONS. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS
OF THE DECREE IS VARIOUSLY IN IHE HANDS OF THE MINISTER OF LABOR, THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE,
ASL IKE HINISTEP OF HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS.
LRA/RADIATION
"ASRETE ROYAL PORTANT REGLEHENT . . . DE LA PROTECTION . . . CONTRE LE DANGER DES
RADIATIONS IONISANTES (ROYAL DECREE ON PROTECTION AGAINST THE DANGERS OF IONIZING RADIATION).
EPA
FRENCH 06/00/72 PGS 1-113 ID» 00709C
THIS PUBLICATION OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS AND THE MINISTRY OP
EMPLOYMENT AND LA30R IS AN OFFICIAL COORDINATION OF VARIOUS ROYAL DECREES ON RADIATION. 1'HE
FULL TITLE IS "fiOYAL DECREE ON THE GENERAL REGULATIONS FOB PROTECTION OF THE POPULATION AND OF
KOSKE3S AGAINST THE DANGERS OF IONIZING RADIATION, AS MODIFIED BY THE ROYAL DECREE OF MAY 17,
1=>66, KAY 22, 1967, DEC 23, 197C, AND HAY 23, 1972." THE DECREE DEALS 8ITH THE IMPORTATION,
PRODUCTION. STORAGE, TRANSPORT, AND USE (COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL) OF
AfPARATUSfcS, SUBSTANCES OR INSTALLATIONS CAPABLE OF EMITTING IONIZING RADIATION. IT ALSO APPLIES
TO IHE SALE AND TRANSFER OF APPARATUSES ASD INSTALLATIONS AS BELL AS TO THE HANDLING, STOCKING,
ANI DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE 3D55IAfa'C£5 ah'D WASTES. MILITARY AND DEFENSE INSTALLATIONS AND uSES
ASE NOT COVERED. APPENDED TABLES PRESENT THE FIGURES OF MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS OP VARIOUS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ADMISSIBLE IN DRINKING WATER AND IN THE AID OP WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
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13
BELGIUM
LRA/RADIATION
"FEB 26. 1963 DECREE H. 578 ON THE GENEPAL PECULATION PDF PROTECTING THE POPULATJO
AND WORKERS FROM IONIZED RADIATION HAZARDS." BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ARP.ETES.
EPA
PEENCH 00/00/63 PGS 35U-383 IDI 00709D
THIS DECREE APPLIES TO THE IMPORTATION. PRODUCTION ST03AGE,. TRANSPORTATION AND USE OF ANY
APPARATUS, INSTALLATION Oh SUBSTANCES CAPABLE OF EKITTING IONIZED RADI&TION FOR COMMERCIAL.
INDUSTRIAL, SCIENTIFIC OR MEDICAL PURPOSES AS WELL AS TO THE SALE OR TRANSFER WITH ANY TITLE OF
SUCH SUBSTANCES AND TO THE TREATMENT, HANDLING, STORAGE, ELIMINATION OR EVACUATION OF SUCH
SUBSTANCES OR OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES. TO PROTECT WORKERS, THE DECREE ALSO SETS BASIC NORMS AS
TO THE DOSES OF, EXPOSURES TO, AND MAXIMUM ADMISSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM IONIZED RADIATION.
FURTHER, THE DECREE CALLS FOR VARIOUS PROTECTIVE MEASURES, AND IT ESTABLISHES A SPECIAL PROCEDURE
FO? AUTHOPIZATIONS AND POLICE CONTROL. FtASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION OP NUCLEAR FACILITIES -AND
REACTOFE. APPENDED TABLES 3IVE THE MAXIM'J.1 ADMISSIBLE RADIOACTIVE CONCENTRATIONS IK WATER AND IN
AIB FOF PERSONNEL ENGAGED IN WORK GIVING RISE TO RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION.
L3A/RADIATION
"HAY 22, 1967 DECREE AMENDING . . . THE GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTING THE
POPULATION AND WORKERS FROM IONIZED RAOIATIUN HAZARDS." BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ABRETES.
EPA
FRENCH ,00/00/67 PGS 685 ID* 00709E
THIS DECREE AMENDS TH£ FEB 28, 1963 DECREE ON THE GENERAL REGULATION FOR PROTECTING THE
POPULATION AND WORKERS FROM IONIZED RADIATION HAZARDS BY REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF
NEWLYESTABLISHED NUCLEAR FACILITIES MAY NOT START OPERATIONS UNTIL THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF
ACCEPTANCE BY THfc USING AUTHORITY REFLECTS COMPLETE SATISFACTION WITH THE FACILITIES. THE DECREE
ALSO SEQOIRES THAT DIRECT AND COMPLETE INDEMNIFICATION OF VICTIMS OF NUCLEAR ACCIDENT BY THE
PERSON OR ENTITY UNDERTAKING THE TRANSPORT OF NUCLEAR SUBSTANCES IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE
CHANTING OF TEANSIT AUTHORIZATION. THIS OBLIGATION DOES NOT APPLY, HOWEVER, WHEN THE
TRANSPORTATION IS UNDEH THE JURISDICTION OF THE PARIS CONVENTION ON CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE
DOMAIN OF NUCLEAR ENERGY AND ITS PROTOCOLS.
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BELGIUB
LBA/BADIATION
"DEC 23, 1970 DECREE AMENDING THE 1963 DECREE FOE PROTECTING THE POPULATION AND
WORKERS FROM IONIZED RADIATION HAZARDS." (10NITEOR BEIGE, V. 141, N. 33.
EPA
FRENCH 02/17/71 PCS 1962-1981 IDI 00709F
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS DECREE AMENDS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF THE FEB 29, 1963 DECREE: 2, 3, 4, 5, 20. 23,
27, U9. 66, 75, AND TABLES A TO E. IT REPLACES CHAPTER VI ON "THE STORAGE AND USE OF RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES" WITH A CHAPTER TITLED "MEDICAL APPLICATION OF IODIZED
RADIATION." IT ALSO REVISES ARTICLES 21, 22, 46, 65, AND 7V.
LRA/P.ADIATION
"HAY 11, 1971 DECREE ON GENERAL MILITARY REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTION FROM IONIZED
RADIATION HAZARDS." MONITEUR BELGE, V. 142, N. 128.
EPA
FRENCH 02/09/72 PCS 1555-1637 IDf 00709G
ALSO FLEMISH
THESE REGULATIONS APPLY TO THE IMPORTATION, PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, SALE, CESSION
UNDER ANY TITLE, AND USE OF APPARATUS, INSTALLATIONS, OR SUBSTANCES CAPABLE OF EMITTING IONIZED
RADIATION FOR INDUSTRIAL, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL OR OTHER SUCH PURPOSES BY THE ARMED FORCES,
INCLUDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH SUBSTANCES WHEN ORDERED BY THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE. THE
DECREE CATEGORIZES SUBJECT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND RADIONUCLIDES ACCORDING TO THE DEGREE OF
rOXICITY. IT ESTABLISHES HAXIHUE PERMISSIBLE 3ADIATIOK DOSES, EXPOSURE AND CONTAMINATION AMOUNTS
FOP. WORKERS. APPENDED TO THE DECREE ARE TABLES SHOWING MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES
ADMISSIBLE IN THE DRINKING WATER AND IN THE AIR CONSUMED AND INHALED BY PERSONS WHO, BECAUSE OF
THEIR PROFESSION, ARE EXPOSED TO RADIATION.
LEA/RADIATION
"AUG 9, 1963 LAW ON THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR UTILIZING A NUCLEAR VESSEL." LES CODES
ET LES LOIS SPSCIALES LES PLUS USUELLES .... 320 ED., V. 2.
SEPVAIS, J.. AND 2. HECH5LYNCK, COMP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PGS 634 ID* 00711A
THE PERSON UTILIZING A NUCLEAR VESSEL IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THAT
VESSEL. THIS RESPONSIBILITY IS LIMITED TO 5 BILLION FRANCS PER ACCIDENT. THE GOVERNMENT HAY
RAISE THIS AMOUNT. THE TRIBUNAL OP'ANTWERP HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER SUCH CASES, AS WELL
AS FOR THOSE CASES DEALIBG WITH INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS IN THIS HATTER.
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LRA/RADIATION
"JUL 18, 1366 LAW OH CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE NUCL2AP ENERGY DOHAIH. . . ."
LES CODES ST LES LOIS SPEC1ALES L2S PLUS USUELLES .... 32D ED., V. 2. -
SEP.VAIS, J., AND E. NECHSLYNCK. COMP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 631-63i> ID« 00712A
THIS DECREE, REFERRING TO T1:E JUL 29, 1960 PARIS CONVENTION AND ITS JAS 28, 1964 PROTOCOL.
FSOHIEITS ANY PES30N FHOH RECEIVING OR DEPOSITING IN A NUCLEAR FACILITY ANY NUCLEAB SUBSTANCES,
COMBUSTIBLES, OR RADIOACTIVE AND HASTE PRODUCTS, EXCEPT WHEN THE GOVERNMENT SPECIFICALLY GRANTS
AUTHORIZATION. THIS AUTHORIZATION KAY BE ISSUED ONLY AFTER THE PETITIONER PROVIDES ADEQUATE
INSURANCE FOR THE FACILITY, AS ADJUDGED BY THE MINISTER HAVING JURISDICTION OVER INSURANCE ANU
ENERGY. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY 0? THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE IN CASES OF NUCLEAR ACCIDENT
IS SET AT 500 MILLION FRANCS.
LBA/SOLID HASTE
"DECREE OF JAN 24, 1969 ON POLICE SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR SEHAGE FAEHS AND FOR
USE OF ORGANIC AND KITCHEN HASTES FOR FEEDING DOMESTIC ANIMALS." BECUEIL DES LOIS ET ARRBTBS.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 312-318 IDS 00811A
THIS DECREE DEFINES ORGANIC AND KITCHEN WASTES, COMPOST, SLUDGE, AND OTHER SUCH WASTE
MATERIALS, AND STATES RULES FOR DEALING HITH THEM. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS ON FEEDING ORGANIC AND
KITCHEN WASTES TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS OR EXPOSING THEM TO SEHAGE FARMS ON WHICH SUCH BASTES &RE
DEPOSITEE ARE 5TAT2D. PPOVISIOHS ?OP. THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DECREE ASD PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATING IT ARE ALSO INCLUDED. TH5 MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE IS RESPONSIBLE FOB THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECREE.
LRA/SOLID KASTE
"APE 17. 1969 50YAL DECREE AHZNDIKG THE DECREE OS SAIilTARY REGULATIONS FOB SEKAGE
FARMS AND USE OF ORGANIC AND KITCHEN HASTES FOR ANISiL FEED." HECOEIL DES LOIS ET ARRETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 1416-19 IDI 00811B
ALSO FLEMISH
Tl-IS DECREE AKEKDS THE "JiK 2», 1959 BOYftL DECREE CK POLICE SAN I TAB Y REGULATION'S FOB SEWAGE
FAPMS AND FOR THE USE OF ORGANIC ASD KITCHEN WASTES FCS TSEDING DOMESTIC ANIMALS," BY SUSPENDING
ARTICLE U. WHICH FORBIDS SPREADING ORGANIC WASTE OR KITCHEN HASTE ON PASTURES OR OTHER LAND
OCCUPIED BY DOMESTIC ANIMALS OR AREAS TRAVERSED BY OR BORDERING ON A HATERCOURSE OR CANAL.
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16
"PENAL CODE, BOOK II, TITLE 9." LES CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USUELLES
. . .. 32D ED., V. 2.
SEPVAIS, JEAN, AND E. MECHELYNCK.
FRENCH
00/00/69 PCS 138-1UO
EPA
ID* 00812A
ARTICLE 539 OF THE CODE SPECIFIES PENALTIES FOH PEB30NS WHO. WITH MALICIOUS INTENTION. THROW
INTO rIVEPS, CANALS, BROOKS, PONDS, FISH PONDS OB BES2BVGIBS, ANY SUBSTANCES WHICH KILL THE FISH.
ARTICLE 552 ESTABLISHES FINES FOB (1) THROWING, EXPOSING OR ABANDONING ON THE PUBLIC BOADS THINGS
WHICH NAY CAUSE INJURY EITHER IN THE ACT OF FALLING OR BY GIVING OUT INSALUBRIOUS EXHALATIONS,
AND (2) ABANDONING IN THE STREETS. ROADS, FIELDS OR PUBLIC PLACES CERTAIN ITEMS SUCH AS NAILS,
LADDERS, METAL BARS, OR ANY OTHER MACHINES, INSTRUCTIONS OR ARMS WHICH HAY BE MISUSED BY THIEVES
OF. OTHER CRIHINALS.
LRA/HATER
SEA-WATER POLLUTION THROUGH HYDBOCABBONS. LES CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES
USUELLES EN VIGUEUR EN BELGIQUE, 32D ED., V. 2
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 868-869 ID* OOU51A
THIS LAV OF JULY 4, 1962, DEALS WITH THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF SEA WATERS FROM
POLLUTION CAUSED 5Y THE DISCHARGES OF NAVIGATING VESSELS, NAMELY, TO PREVENT BY MEANS OF SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT THE DISCHARGE FROM SUCH VESSELS OF ANY PREVIOUSLY UNTREATED HYDROCABBONS. THE LAW
FURTHER REQUIRES IHAT SHIPS MAINTAIN A REGISTRY OF HYDROCARBONS KEPT ON BOARD. IT ALSO LISTS
SPECIAL PEOCED32ES FOR SUPERVISING THE IHPLSBiSTATZOS 0? TMZ LAW'S PROVISIONS AND SETS PENALTIES
FOH VIOLATION.
LSA/HATER
POLLUTION OF HIE SEA THROUGH HYDROCARBONS. .LES COSES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES
PLUS USUELLES, 320 ED., V. 2
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 887-390 ID* OOU51B
IEI3 DECREE Or NOV. 29, 1S67, IMPLEMENTS THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW OF JULY 4, 1362, AND STATES
1.1 DETAIL THE OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED ON VESSELS FOE THE AVOIDING OF POLLUTION OF THE SEA.
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BELGIUM
LRA/WATER
"NOV 30, 1967 MINISTERIAL ORDER .ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ABTICLES U AND 6 OF THE JUL 4
1962 LAW ON POLLUTION OF THE SEA 3Y H?DPCCAEEONS." HONITEUR BELGE.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/68 PCS 109-12 ID* OOU51C
ALSO FLEKISH
THIS DECKLE STIPULATES THAT WITHIN 2« HOURS OF ARRIVAL IN PORT, THE CAPTAIB OF A VESSEL IS TO
INFOEK THE MARITIME COMMISSION OF ANY DISCHARGE OF WASTE CONTAINING HYDBOCARBOBS LIKELY TO DIRTY
THE SURFACE OF THS SEA. IT 13 FURTHER STIPULATED THAT THE REGISTER OF HYDROCARBONS PROVIDED FOR
IN THE JUL K, 1962 LAW IS TO BE KEPT IN A FORM ACCORDING TO THAT SPECIFIED IN THE APPENDIX TO THE
PRESENT DECREE.
LRA/HATER
CHEATING A PROVINCIAL COHAISSION FOB WATER PROBLEMS.
ARSE1EE
FRENCH
00/00/67 PGS J82-383
BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET
EPA
ID* OOU52A
THIS DECREE OF MAY 10, 1967, CALLS FOR THE CREATION IN EACH PROVINCE OF THE KINGDOM OF A
COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR WATER PROBLEMS. AMONG THE COMMISSIONS' DUTIES IS THAT OF EXCHANGING
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POLLUTION OF WATER COURSES AND THE MEANS OF. SUPPLYING POTABLE WATER TO
THE POPULATION.
LRA/WATER
CECREE ON DRINKING WATER.
VIGUEUR EN BEL310.UB
FRENCH
LES CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LAS PLUS USUELLES EN
00/00/69 PGS 591-592
EPA
ID* OOU53A
THIS DECREE OF APRIL 24, 1965, AS ABENDKC, ESTABLISHES STANDARDS THAT POTABLE HATER BUST MEET
BEFORE IT REACHES THE PUBLIC. THE ANNEX TO THE LAW DEFINES ADD LISTS PROPERTIES THAT WHEN FOUND
IN WATER CONSTITUTE POLLUTION.
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BELGIUM
LEA/WATER
"HAY 6, 1966 ROYAL DECREE SUPPLEMENTING THE APR 24, 1965 ROYAL DECREE OH DRINKING
HATER." MOMITEUR BELGE.
EPA'
FRENCH 00/00/66 PCS 722t>-27 IDI 00«53B
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS CtCREE DEALS WITH CONDITIONS WHICH HATER BUST MEtT TO BE CONSIDERED POTABLE. IT
STIPULATES THAT MATER IS TO BE CONSIDERED NON-POTABLE IP IT CONTAINS ANY OF THE ORGANISMS,
PRODUCTS OR SUBSTANCES LISTED IN THE APPENDIX TO THE PRESENT DECREE IN QUANTITIES HIGHER THAN
THOSE THUS SPECIFIED, OR IF IT HAS A PH VALUE OF LESS THAN 6.5
LHA/HA72:i
CREATION OF A COMMISSION TO STUDY THE POLLUTION Or SEA HATES BY HYDROCARBONS.
RECUEIL CES LOIS ET ARRETES ROYAUX DE BELGIQUE
EPA
FRENCH OC/OC/S6 PGS 122-126 ID* 0045UA
THIS DECREE OF DEC. 7, 1955, ESTABLISHES WITHIN THE MINISTRY OF COHBUHICATION A NATIONAL
COMMISSION TO SIDDY THE POLLUTION OF THE SEA Bi' HYDROCARBONS. ALL REGULATIONS DEALING HITH
SL'CH SEA-HATEK POLLUTION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE TO THE COMHISSION. IN ADDITION, THIS
COMMISSION HAS THa RESPONSIBILITY FOB COLLECTING POLLUTION SABPLES FOR RESEARCH ON POLLUTION
CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND FOB RECOMMENDING PRACTICAL MEASURES TOHARD THIS END.
i. £\ n / M n i u .'
iJiiC 29, 1953 IHCF.EE E5TA5L ISKIKu AHU IMPLEMENTING u'iNEnAL CONDITIONS FOB
DISCHARGING WASTE HATER NOT COMING FROM COMMUNAL SEHEnS. BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ARBETES.
EPA
FnENCii 00/00/5'* ?GS 29-31 ID* GG461A
THIS DECPEE OF DEC. 29, 1953, IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAH OF MARCH 11, 1950, DIVIDES
HATER INTO THREE CATEGORIES: 'DRINKING HATER, HATER FOUND IN PISHING AREAS OR DSED BY ANIMALS AND
WATER USED BY INDUSTRY. IT ESTABLISHES THE CONDITIONS UNDEP HHICH INDUSTRIES- MAY DISCHARGE HASTE
WATER INTO THESE CATEGORIES OF HATERS.
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JAN 29, 1957 DECREE AHENDING THE DEC 29. 1953 DECREE ON GEMEBAL CONDITIONS FOB
DISCHARGING EPFL'IKNTS NOT COHING FROM COHHUNAL SEWEBS. BULLETIN DSUEL DES LOIS ET ABBETES.
EPA
FF.ENCH 00/00/57 PCS 63-6U ID* 00461B
THIS DECBEE OF JAN. 29, 1957, AMENDING THE IMPLEMENTING LAW OF MABCH 11, 1950, ESTABLISHES THE
??."C£DUFE AND FORMS TO BE FOLLOWED IN TAKING SAMPLES OF DISCHABGE WATER FOE) INSPECTION PURPOSES.
LHA/HATER
:-£C 3, 1963 DECBEE AMENDING THE DEC 29. 1953 DECREE ON GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
DISCHARGING EFFLUENTS NOT COMING FROM COMMUNAL SEWERS. BULLETIN DSUEL DES LOIS ET ARRETES.
EPA
FPENCH 00/00/614 PCS 102-10U IDI OOU61C
THIS DECREE OP DEC. 3, 1963, AHENDING THE DECREE OF DEC. '29, 1953, CREATES A FOURTH CATEGORY OF
KA7S3, THAT IS, THOSE NOT INCLUDED IN THE THREE CATEGOBIES ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 1, OF THE DECREE
OF 1953, AND PARTICULARLY THOSE GOING INTO'DBAINS, DITCHES AND AQUEDUCTS OF PUBLIC BOADS. IT
ESTABLISHES IN DETAIL THE RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS ON DISCHARGING POLLUTED WATEBS INTO DITCHES
cORDZPING PUBLIC ROACS.
IRA/HATER
DEC 10, 195U DECREE ON DISCHABGE OF HASTE WATERS FROM SUGAB REFINERIES AND
FPOH GRATED BEETS. BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ARRETES.
EPA
FPENCH 00/00/55 PCS 1-2 ID* OOU61D
THIS DECRE£ C? DEC. 10. 1954, ISSUED TO IMPLEMENT TI-: LAW 0? H&3CH 11. 1950, OS T!!E PEOTSCTIOS
CF HATERS AGAINST POLLUTION, REQUIRES THE PROPBIETORS OF INSTALLATIONS DISCHABGIHG WASTE IATEBS TO
OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION FROH THE OFFICE HAVING JURISDICTION OVEB THE RECEIVING WATERS. THE REQUEST
ff!JS7 SHOW IKE TONNAGE, HODE OF HANUFACTU5E. ESTIMATED VOLUME OF WATER TO EE UTILIZED, PLABS
INDICATING THE LOCATION OF THE DISCHARGES AND OF THE BASINS USED IN THE DECANTATIOS OF THE WATER,
AND AN ESTIMATE OF THE VOLUME OF DAILY WATER DISCHARGES, DERIVING FROM THE NEEDS OF MANUFACTURE,
INTO THE SECEIVING HATERS.
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20
KEANS OF APPEALS INSTITUTED BY THE LAH FOR THE PROTECTION OF HATEB AGAINST
POLLUTION. LES CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLU3 (JSUELLES, 32D ED.
EPA
FRENCH CO/00/69 PCS 283-239 ID* OOU61E
THIS DECREE OF JUNE 5. 1956, DEALING WITH APPEALS INSTITUTED BY THE LAV OF KARCH 11, 1950,
PROVIDES FOR RECOURSE AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS IN HATTERS CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF
WATERS NOT ORIGINATING IN CCNHUNAL SEWERS NOR DRAINING INTO COMMUNAL SEVERS AND SETS FORTH
DETAILS OF PROCEDU3£S IN SUCH APPEALS.
LHA/WATES
SEPT 12, 1356 DECREE ON DISCHARGE OF WASTE WATERS FROM IRON SMELTING WORKS.
BULLETIN USUEL DiS LOIS £T APSETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/56 PGS 563-564 ID* 00461F
THIS DECREE OF SEPT. 12, 1956, IMPLEMENTING THE HATER-POLLUTION. BAN OF BARCH 11, 1950, REQUIRES
THE PROPRIETORS 0? IRON-SMELTING WORKS TO OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION FOR WASTE-WATER DISCHARGE FROM THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE RECEIVING WATERS. ALONG WITH THE REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION,
THE PROPRE1TOR MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTS SHOWING THE TONNAGE OF STEEL PRODUCED OR OTHER DAILY OUTPUT,
A DESCRIPTION OF THE BETHOC USED TO TREAT WASTE WATERS THAT WERE UTILIZED FOR WASHING FURNACES, FOR
COOLING PURPOSES, OS IN ROLLING-HILL'OPERATIONS.
LRA/WATir.
"FEB 10, 1967 30YAL DECP5E OH THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS FROH DAIBY ENTERPRISES
. ... ." 2ECUEIL DES LOIS ET ARRETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/67 PGS 249U-97 ID* 00161G
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS DECREE, MADE PURSUANT TO THE "MAR 11, 1350 LAH ON THE PROTECTION OF WATERS AGAINST POLLU-
TION," SETS GENERAL CONDITIONS TO 3E KET. BEFORE JAN 1, 1970, BY DAIBY INDUSTRY INSTALLATIONS
ESTABLISHED BEFORE MAR 1950. THE OWNERS OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS ARE TO APPLY TO THE APPROPRIATE
LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR AUTHORIZATION OF DISCHARGES OF EFFLUENTS AND TO INCLUDE WITH THEIR
APPLICATION INFORMATION ON: THE QUANTITIES OF KILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, ETC., PBODUCED DAILY IN
BOTH WINTER AND SUMMER; THE DAILY VOLUME OF EFFLUENTS IN BOTH WINTER AND SUMMER; AND THE LOCATION
OF THE DISCHARGES AS WELL AS OF INSTALLATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF WASTE AND COOLANT WATEB. THE
OWNER IS ALSO TO SUBMIT, WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF RECEIPT OF AUTHORIZATION, PROPOSALS FOR WASTEWATBR
TREATMENT INSTALLATIONS WHICH HE PLANS TO CONSTRUCT IN ORDER TO BRING HIMSELF INTO COMPLIANCE
KITH WATER POLLUTION REGULATIONS. THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS CHARGED WITH THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECREE.
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BELGIUM
LEA/WAT:;?.
"NOV 3, 1963 ROYAL DECREE ON THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS FROH HETAL PICKLING PLANTS
AND FROM KETAL SURFACE TREATMENT PLANTS . . . ." BECUEIL DBS L0i:i e.T ARBETES.
EPA
Fr.ENCH 00/00/69 PCS 561U-17 IDI 00«61H
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS DECREE, .1ADE PURSUANT TO THE "HAP. 11. 1950 LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF WATERS AGAINST
POLLUTION," SETS JEHERAL CONDITIONS TO BE MET, BEF03E JAN 1, 1972, BY HETAL PICKLING PLANTS AND
METAL SURFACE TREATMENT PLANTS BUILT BEFORE NAY 1950. THE OWNERS OF SUCH PLANTS ARE TO APPLY TO
THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR AUTHORIZATION OF DISCHARGES OF EFFLUENTS AND TO INCLUDE
WITH THLIB APPLICATION INFORMATION ON: THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF PRODUCTION; THE HOURLY AND
DAILY MAXIMUM FLOW OF WASTE AND COOLANT HATER ENTERING WATERCOURSES; THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
PRESENT IN EFFLUENTS; AND THE LOCATION OF THE DISCHARGES AS WELL AS OF THE EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
FOR TREATfltNT OF HASTE AND COOLANT HATER. THE OWNER IS ALSO TO SUBMIT, HITHIN 12 MONTHS OF
RECEIPT OP AUTHORIZATION, PROPOSALS FOR HASTE TREATMENT INSTALLATIONS HHICH HE PLANS TO CONSTRUCT
IN COKPLIANCE WITH THE LAN. THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS CHARGED HITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THIS DECREE.
LRA/WATEh
"NOV 3, 1969 ROYAL DECREE ON THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS PROM FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
CANNERIES . . . ." RECUEIL DES LOIS ET ARBETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/69 PCS 5618-21 IDI 00461J
ALSO FLEMISH
THIS CEC?EE, BADE PURSUANT TO THE "MAR 11, 1950 LAH ON THE PROTECTION OF HATEP.S AGAINST
POLLUTION." SETS SENEHAL CONDITIONS TO 3E MET, BEF02E JAS 1, 1972, BY ?RUIT AND VEGETABLE
PICK LI NS PLAUT3 BUILT oEFOEE MA'/ 1550. THE CHNZ.-.S OF 33CK CANN23IES ASE TO APPLY TO THE
APPROPRIATE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR AUTHORIZATION OF DISCHARGES OF EFFLUENTS AND TO INCLUDE WITH
7HEIP. APPLICATION INFORMATION Oil: THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF PRODUCTION: THE HOURLY AND DAILY
MAXIMUM FLOH OF HASTE AND COOLANT HATER ENTERING HATERCOUSSES; AND THE LOCATION OF THE DISCHARGES
AS HELL AS OF THE EXISTING INSTALLATIONS FOB TREATMENT OF HASTE AND COOLANT HATER. THE OHNER
15 ALSO TO SUBMIT, WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF RECEIPT OP AUTHORIZATION, PROPOSALS FOR HASTE TREATMENT
INSTALLATIONS HHICH HE PLANS TO CONSTRUCT IN COMPLIANCE BITH THE LAH. THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC
HEALTH IS CHARGED KITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CECPEE.
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POLICE REGULATIONS ON NAVIGATION IN BELGIAN SEA WATERS AND PORTS.
2ULLETIN USUEL DE3 LOIS ET ARSETES, V. Itt
F/ENCK
OC/OC/30 PGS 76tt
EPA
IDI OOU62A
ARTICLE 11, PARAGRAPH 2(A) OF THIS DECREE OP JAN. 20, 1929. PROHIBITS THE THROWING. DEPOSITING,
r-SSK THING TO FLOAT ON, OR DISCHARGING INTO THE HATERS OF PORTS. THEIR TRIBUTARIES, OR THE BELGIAN
SEA WATEES. OF ANY OBJECT WHICH HAY TOUCH BOTTOM, DISTURB NAVIGATION OR HINDER THE FREE FLOW OF
THOSE WATERS, OH WHICH HAY DISCHARGE ANY MATERIAL OR LIQUID, ESPECIALLY OIL OR ANY RESIDUES, THAT
^:AY POLLUTE THB SHORELINES.
LRA/WATSR
"HA?. 26, 1971 LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF SURFACE WATERS AGAINST POLLUTION."
BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ABBBTES.
EPA
FBENCH 12/25/72 PGS 553-61 ID* 005K9A
THIS LAW FORBIDS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INTRODUCING POLLUTANTS OR HASTES INTO BELGIAN COASTAL
WATERS OR INTO INTERNAL WATER NETWORKS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC SEWERS
ARE TO BE SET BY THE CROKN, WHICH MAY FORDID THE MANUFACTUBE, SALE. IMPORTATION AND USE OF PRODUCTS
LIKELY TC CAUSE POLLUTION. BY ARTICLE 5 ALL DISCHARGES ISTO HATER ARE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC AUTHORIZA-
TION. THE LAH CREATES THREE ASSOCIATIONS FOB HATER PURIFICATION HHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOB CARRYING
OUT PROGRAMS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF HASTEHATER AND FOR INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE CAUSES OF POLLUTION.
SOURCES FRCS HHICH THESE ASSOCIATIONS ABE TO RECEIVE TBEIfi OPERATING FUNDS INCLUDE CAPITAL SUB-
SCRIPTIONS, STATE SUBSIDIES, AND SALE OF PURIFIED HATER AND OTHER SERVICES. VIOLATORS OF THE LAW
ARE SUBJECT TO FINES AND PRISON TERMS. DATES ON HHICH VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THIS LAH ARE TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE A3£ SPECIFIED IN A SUBSEQUENT ROYAL DECREE DATEC CCT 6, 1972 (BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET
ARRETES, 1972. P 712).
LKA/BAT3H
"DECF.IE OF MAY 31, 1968, ON POLICE AND NAVIGATION REGULATIONS FOB BELGIAN WATERS,
PORTS, AND BEACHES." LES CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USOELLES .... 32D ED., V.
SERVAIS, JEAN, AND E. MECHELYNCK EPA
FP.ESCH OO/CO/69 PGS 902 ID* 00813A
SOLID J.ASI2
ARTICLE 13 RESTRICTS THE THROWING, DESPOSITING, ALLOWING TO FLOAT OR DISPOSING INTO OB ON
BELGIAN TERRITORIAL HATERS, PORTS OR BEACHES OF ANY OBJECTS WHICH HAY REACH THE BOTTOM, IMPEDE
NAVIGATION OR HINDER THE FREE FLOH OF THE HATER. ALSO PROHIBITED IS THE DISCHARGE OF ANY
MATERIALS, LIQUIDS (ESPECIALLY ANY HYDROCARBONS), PRODUCTS OR RADIOACTIVE HASTE PBODUCTS HHICH
MAY POLLUTE THE HATEB.
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"DECREE OF MAY J1. 1')6B. CONCERNING POLICE REGULATION OF THE LOWEB MARITIME
SCHELDT." LES CODES ET LES LOIS SPECIALES LES PLUS USUELLES .... 32D ED., V. 2.
EPA
FRENCH CO/00/69 PGS 89-J-897 ID* 0081UA
SOLID RADIATION
FOR THi. PURPOSE OF PROTECTING NAVIGATION AND MARITIME INSTALLATIONS, ARTICLE 19 OF THIS
DECPEE IMPOSES SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE OWNER, CAPTAIN OB USER OR A VESSEL WHICH HAS
CAPSIZED, AS WELL AS ON ANY PEPSON WHO DISCHARGES WRECKAGE OB ANY OTHER SUCH OBJECTS INTO THE
WATER. ARTICLE 21 PROHIBITS THROWING INTO EIVERS. CANALS, ETC., ANY OBJECTS WHICH MAY DIEECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY REACH THE BOTTOM OB WHICH HAY IHPEDc. NAVIGATION OR HINDER THE FREE FLOW OF THE
WATER. THROWING ANY SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL SUCH AS OIL, RESIDUES 08 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
WHICH MAY CONTAMINATE THE WATERS IS ALSO PROHIBITED.
LHA/WATER
"NOV 18, 1970 ROYAL DECREE REGULATING THE USE OF GBOUNDWATEB." BULLETIN USUEL DES
LOIS ET ARSETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 32-3U ID* 01323A
ThIS DECPE2 IMPOSES CONDITIONS ON BOTH PRESENT AND PLANNED INSTALLATIONS FOR DRILLING AND
STORING OF. GBOUNDWATER. ARTICLE 17 PROHIBITS DISCHARGING INTO DRILLING SHAFTS OB INTO OTHER
INSTALLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRILLING OR CATCHMENT OR- GHCUNDHATER ANY WASTEWATEB 08
POLLUTANTS OF ANY NATURE. THE MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THIS DECREE.
LRA/WATER
"OCT 12, 1971 RCl'AL DECREE SUPPLEMENTING THE NOV 13, 1970 BOYAL DECREE REGULATING
THE USE OF GBOUNDWATEB." BULLETIN USUEL DES LOIS ET ABdETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1337-38 ID* 01323B
THIS DECREE, WHICH SUPPLEMENTS THE "NOV 18, 1970 POYAL DECREE REGULATING THE USE OF GROUND
WATER," VALIDATES P3ELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS OF FE3UESTS FOR GBOUNDHATEK TAPPING PBIVILEGES HADE
PRIOR TO THE DATS AT WHICH THE NOV 18, 1970 DECREE CAME INTO FORCE.
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LRA/«hTER
"KAB 26. 1971 LiW OK TH2 PROTECTION OP GEOUNfcWATER." BULLETIN USUEL DBS LOIS ET
AR'ETES.
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 561-63 ID* 0132UA
THIS LAW EMPOWERS THE C3CWN, AFTER CONSULTATIONS WITH A HIGHER COUNCIL FOP. HATER SUPPLY TO BE
ESTABLISHED BY THE CROWN, TO TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT GROUNDWATEB HITH A VIEW TO ITS POSSIBLE
UTILIZATION FOR CONSUMPTION OP. FOB DOMESTIC PURPOSES. THE CROWN HAY THUS SET ASIDE GROUNDWATER
CATCHMENT AND PROTECTION AREAS AND PROHIBIT OP. LIMIT WITHIN THOSE AREAS ACTIVITIES LIKELY TO HAVE
A HARMFUL EFFECT ON GHOUNDWATER. WITHIN SUCH AREAS PROTECTION OF GBOUNDWATEB IS ENSURED BY THE
OPERATOR, WHO MAY, ON AUTHORIZATION BY THE CfiOWN, EXPSOPBIATE LAND WHERE NECESSARY. PBOVISIONS
ARE INCLUDED TO COVER CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CATCHMENT OB PROTECTION AREAS AS
WELL AS TO COVER 5AMAGES IIJCURBED BY THE OPERATOR IN CARRYING OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAB.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAD IS IN THE HANDS OF THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH,
WHO IS EMPLOYED 10 APPOINT ATENTS TO INVESTIGATE CASES OF POSSIBLE INFRACTIONS OF THE LAM.
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"JAN. 9, 1970 STANDARDS ON .1AXIMUH PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OP HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES IN THE AIR IN I'UPOLATIGN CENTERS." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 22.
HOf.LD HEALTH 03GANIZAI luW. COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS IDI 0139UA
THESE STANDARDS, ISSUED UY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE, ESTABLISH MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
COHCEItTSAIIONS IN THE AIR IN POPULATION CENTERS FOR 96 HAHHFUL SUBSTANCES. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
C'PZHAVES VESTNIK, JAN. 9, I'i70, N. 3, PAGES 2-3).
LRA/AIR
"NOV. 9, 1971 STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES IN THE AIR AT WORDING PREMISES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 2<4.
'.'Or.LC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCMF. EPA
1 ENGLISH 00/00/73 PCS 21-22 ID* 01395A
THESE STANDARDS, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OP PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION AND
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ESTABLISH MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS IN THE AIR IN WORKING
PREMISES FOR 284 HARMFUL SUBSTANC3S. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK, NOV. 9, 2972. N.
88, FACES 1-3).
LRA/GENERAL
"OCT. 2«, 1963 LAH ON PROTECTION OF AIR, HATES AND SOIL AGAINST POLLUTION." INT.
DIG. HITH. LEG., V. 16.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PCS 33-38 ID» 01378A
HATES AIR SOLID HASTE
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL HELFARE IS RESPONSIBLE FOB SANITAEY INSPECTION TO PREVENT
AIR, HATER OR SOIL POLLUTION, AND NAY ISSUE COMPULSORY SANITARY REGULATIONS. INDUSTRIES AND
THLRMAL POHER PLANTS NAY NOT BE BUILT OB RENOVATED HITHOUT PBIOB INSTALLATION AND CERTIFICATION
OF EMISSION PURIFICATION FACILITIES. WATERCOURSES ARE CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO USE. DISCHARGE OF
HASTE: INTO WATERCOURSES MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF HATER RESOURCES. PURI-
FICATION FACILITIES ABE REQUIRED AND POLLUTION LEVELS CANNOT EXCEED MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS
ESTABLISHED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES FOR THE APPROPRIATE HATER CATEGORY. HATER SUPPLY AND
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED SO AS NOT TO ENDANGER UNDERGROUND SOURCES. ENTERPRISES
ALREADY IN OPERATION MUST BE GRANTED STATE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT AIR AND HATER PURIFICATION
FACILITIES. LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND SANITARY DISPOSAL OF URBAN SOLID
HASTES. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D«HZHAVEN VESTNIK, OCT. 29, 1963, N. 8«, PP1-2.J
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BULGARIA
LKA/GSNiaAL
"SEP. 2U, 1969 REGULATIONS F02 IMPLEHENTA1ING LAW UN i'ROTECTION OF AIR, HATER AND
SOIL AGAINST POLLUTION." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 16."
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PCS H81-1C30 ID* 01378B
AIP HATER SOLID WASTE PESTICIDES
DESIGNATED AGENCIES APE TO ESTABLISH WITHIN SIX MONTHS MAXIMUM PESHISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF
AGRICULTURAL HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES IN THE SOIL, AND MAXIHUH PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF
POLLUTANTS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF WATEP. DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR
INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND CTHF.R ENTERPRISES WHICH MAY ENDANGER SANITASY QUALITY OF AIR, WATER
OH SOIL. AUTHORITY OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITH POLLUTION CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES IS DE-
FINED. THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL KELFAPE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF
THESE REGULATIONS. IT IS TO ESTA3LISH A COMMITTEE FOR PROTECTION OF AIF., WATEF. AND SOIL, TC RE-
F.ESENT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SPECIALISTS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. THE GENERAL
DIRECTORATE FOR WATEP. RESOURCES HAS SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PREVENTION OF HATER POLLUTION.
THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE HAS SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR PREVENTING POLLUTION CP THE SOIL BY PFSTI-
CIDES AND HERBICIDES. (OFFICIAL TEXT: D'HZHAVEN VESTNIK, OCT. 9, 196H, N. 80, PP 1-3.)
L3A/G£N'£rAL
"MAR 19. 1366 DECREE ON THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG..
V. 18.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. . EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PCS 538-539 ID* 01379A
AIF. WATER PESTICIDES RADIATION
THIS DECREE AUTHORIZES THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE TO PREPARE CRAFT LEGISLATION ON
KATIE3S AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND ISSUE SANITARY RULES AND REGULATIONS. ITS RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE, AMONG OTH22 THINGS, ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON PREVENTION OP POLLUTION OF
HATER, Air. AND SOIL. IT IS TO REVIEW PLANS FOB URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION REGARDING
SANITARY CONDITIONS AND FACILITIES FOR PURIFICATION OF WASTEWATER AND EMISSIONS INTO THE
ATMOSPHERE. IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MARKETING OF
PRODUCTS LIKELY TO AFFECT PUBLIC HEALTH INCLUDING PESTICIDES AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
(OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'HZHAVEN VESTNIK, MAR 25, 1966, N. 2U, PP 1-2.)
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LEA/GENERAL
27
"MAR 16, 1968 PENAL CODE." INT. CIG. HL1H. LEG., V. 21.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION, COMP.
ENGLISH • 00/00/70 PGS 533-53U
AIR WATER
EPA
ID* 01J80A
SECTIONS 3'49-356 OF THE PtNAL CODE ESTABLISH CEIHINAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENCES
AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH. TO POLLUTE Of. TO ALLOW POLLUTION OF WATERCOURSES, WATER BASINS, GROUND
WATER, COASTAL WATEE, SOIL OF AIR SO AS TO HAKE THEN HAZARDOUS TO THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE,
ANIMALS OR PLANTS, OR UNSUITABLE FOE RECREATIONAL, DOMESTIC, SANITARY, AGRICULTURAL OR
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES IS IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL LAW. OFFICIALS ABE LIABLE UNDER THE CRIMINAL
CODE FQK ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION 06 OPERATION OF DRAINAGE 03 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS WITHOUT MEASURES
TO PREVENT CANGEROUS POLLUTION OF SURFACE OR GROUND WATERS IN POPULATION CENTEFS OP
EEC?EAT ZONAL AREAS, AND FOK ALLOWING OPERATION OF POWER STATIONS WITHOUT NECESSARY EFFLUENT
T3EATMEN7 FACILITIES. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVLN VESTNIK, APRIL 2, 1968, NO. 26, PAGES
LRA/P2STICIDES
"FtB 1. 1952 SANITARY STANDARDS ON INSECTICIDES, PESTICIDES AND PRODUCTS USED
AGAINST ANIMAL PZSTS INFESTING DWELLINGS." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 5.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/5U PGS 265-269 ID» 01389A
THESE STANDARDS, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, AUTHORIZE THE STATE
SANITARY INSPECTORATE TO REGULATE MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION AND MARKETING OF INSECTICIDES AND
r.ODENTICIDES TO BE USED IN DWELLINGS. HOUSEHOLD INSECTICIDES MUST BE HARMLESS TO MAN, ANIMALS,
FOOD AND FURNITURE EXCEPT WHEN SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIAL REGULATIONS. DETAILED STANDARDS ON MANUFACTURE AND USE ARE ESTABLISHED
FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF HOUSEHOLD INSECTICIDES, INCLUDING: PT8E1HBUN PREPARATIONS, DDT
PREPARATIONS, PREPARATIONS WITH HEXACHLOBOETHANE BASE, PREPARATIONS CONTAINING DIAZINONE OB
NEGUPHONE (SEE "MARCH 23, 1960 AMENDMENT," IDHL, 1961, V. 12, P 709), COPPER OLEATE
PREPARATIONS AND BORAIC ACID PBEPABATIONS. STANDABDS ON BODENTICIDES INCLUDE THALLIUM
COMPOUNDS AND BARIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM ARSENITE, ZINC PHOSPHIDE, STRYCHNINE AND SUBLIMATE
PREPARATIONS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS £N IZVESTIYA NA PPEZIDIUNA NA NARODNOTO S'BBANIE, 2/1/52).
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BULGARIA
LRA/PESTICIBES
"NOV. 1, 1956 ORDER ON PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING PRODUCTION AND TRADE IN ARTICLES
LIKELY TO AFFECT PUBLIC HEALTH." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 1<3.
WORLC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, C00P. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 FGS 51U-5U5 ID» 01390A
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WtLFARE. ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR
OBTAINING LICENSES FROM THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE FOR PRODUCTION OR SALE OF ARTICLES WHICH
AnE HAZARDOUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH. ITEMS REQUIRING A LICENSE INCLUDE CHEMICALS. CHEKICAL PREPARA-
TIONS. BIOCIEES, INSECTICIDES AND RODENTICIDcS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZKAVEN VESTNIK, NOV. 1,
1966. N. 85, PP 1-2.)
LHA/PESriClDES
"DEC. 2, 1967 LAW ON THE VETERINARY SERVICE."
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONP.
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS
INT. DIG. ilLTH. LEG., V. 19.
EPA
589 IDI 01391A
THIS LAW ESTABLISHES RESPONSIBILITIES ANC DUTIES OF THE VETERINARY SERVICE UNDEE THE MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTURE. THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
SOCIAL WELFARE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROLLING SANITARY QUALITY OF PRODUCTS OP ANIMAL ORIGIN IN-
1FNDED FOR SALE. (RULSS CONCERNING PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN ANIMAL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED UNDER
AUTHORITY OP THIS LAW). (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'SZHAVEN VESTNIK, DEC. 8, 1967, N. 96, PP 1-3.)
LBA/PESTICIDES
' "NOV 1C, 1968 RULES ON PRODUCTION, SALE AND USE OF PESTICIDES IN THE NATIONAL
ECONOMY AND BY PRIVATE CITIZENS." INT. CIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 21.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COM P. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 537-556 ID* 01392A
WATER AIR
THESL REGULATIONS WERE ISSUED JOINTLY BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE (ON NOV.
10, 1968) ANC THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (ON DEC. 8, 1968). FOUB CATEGORIES OF PESTICIDES ARE
ESTABLISHED ACCORDING TO THEIR TOXICITY. LICENSES FOR MANDFACTURE AND SALE OF PESTICIDES ARE
TO BE ISSUED BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE. PERSONS SEEKING SUCH LICENSES MUST PROVIDE DATA
ON MEANS OF DETECTING PESTICIDES IN THE AIR, WATE3, SOIL, FOOD OR BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND
INDICATE MEASURES FOR PREVENTING POLLUTION OF THE AIR OR WATER. ADDITIONAL STUDIES HAY BE
ORDERED BY THE INSPECTORATE. WASTEWATEP FROM CLEANING STORAGE FACILITIES MUST BE NEUTRALIZED
BEFORE 3EING DISCHARGED. ONLY SUBSTANCES IN THE LOWEST TWO TOXICITY CATEGORIES HAY BE USED ON
PRIVATE FARMS. THE TWO MINISTRIES ARE TO ISSUE A YEARLY LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PESTICIDES. THE
PROVISIONS CONCERN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES FOR PROTECTING WORKERS HANDLING
PESTICIDES. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN SLUZHEBEN BYULETIN, N. 1L, PP 3-38.)
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BULGARIA
LRA/RADIATION
"AP?. 27, 1865 REGULATIONS OH ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL OF RADIATION PROTECTION
MEASURES IN BULGARIA." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V 17.
'.'ORID HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CG3P. EPA
ENGLISH OO/OC/66 PGS IDt 01397A
WATER AIR
THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING MEASURES TO
PROTECT INDIVIDUALS AND THE GENERAL POPULATION FROM IONIZING RADIATION, AND TC PREVENT
RADIATION CONTAHINATION OP THE ENVIRONMENT. AN ADVISORY SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON RADIATION
PROTECTION ANL A RADIATION HYGIENS SECTION ARE SET UP WITHIN THE INSPECTOBATE. RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE: MONITORING WORKING CONDITIONS AND MEASURES PO? PROTECTING WORKERS EMPLOYED AT
ENTERPRISES USING IONIZING RADIATION, DEVELOPING MEASUEES FOR PREVENTING ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTAMINATION AND MONITORING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE HASTES, DEVELOPING AND
ENfOHCING REGULATIONS ON RADIATION SAFETY, MAINTAINING RECORDS OF RADIATION DOSES RECEIVED 2Y
PERSONS EXPOSED PROFESSIONALLY AND BY THE GENERAL POPULATION, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR TRAINING
KADIOPROTECTION PERSONNEL, AND PROVIDING HSDICAL TREATMENT FOR PERSONS SUFFERING FROM EFFECTS OF
F.ADIATION EXPOSURE. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK, JUN 11, 1965, N. H6, ft 1-2).
L3A/RADIATION
"JUL 27, 1965 STANDARDS FOP RADIATION SAFETY."
«0?LD HEALTH OHGANIZATION, CGMP.
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS
WATER AIR
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 17.
EPA
264-270 IDt 01398A
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DOSES OF IONIZING RADIATION ARE ESTABLISHED FOR PERSONS EXPOSED PRO-
FESSIONALLY AND FOS THE GENERAL PUELIC. TECHNICAL FORMULAS ARE PRESENTED FOR CALCULATING
BADIAIICN DOSES TO WHICH THE WHOLE 30DY OR DIFFERENT GROUPS OF CRITICAL ORGANS ARE EXPOSED.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN THE AIR AND WATER AT
ENTERPRISES USING RADIATION AND IN THE GENERAL ENVIRONMENT ARE ALSO ESTABLISHED. ANY RADIATION
POLLUTION OF UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER IS PROHIBITED. AS A GENERAL RULE, ENTERPRISES
WORKING WITH RADIATION SOURCES SHOULD MINIMIZE EXPOSURE CF WORKERS, EVEN IF DOSE LEVELS DO NOT
EXCEED MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE STANDARDS. PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS AND PREGNANT WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
WORK WITH RADIATION SOURCES. WOMEN OF CHILD-BEARING AGE ARE SUBJECT TO MORE STRINGENT STANDARDS
7HAN OTHEPS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK, JUL 27, 1965, N. 59, PP 2-6.)
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&UL'JA?IA
LRA/RADIATION
"JUL 3, 1967 REGULATIONS ON RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICAL USE OP X-HAY3 WITH
MAXIMUM ENERGY OF 300 KILOVOLTS." INT. EIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 19.
WOr.L: HEALTH 03GANIZATION. CCNP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS 588 ID» 01398B
UNDir THESE REGULATIONS, ISSU2D BY THE STATE SAHITABY INSPECTORATE, NO PERSON HAY OPERATE
APPARATUS USED IN MEDICAL RADIOLOGY UNLESS HE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE DISTRICT RADIOLOGIST AND
TH£ STATE SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR 8ADIATION PROTECTION. FAILURE TO OSE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PRE-
SCRIBED B7 THESE REGULATIONS OR EXPOSURE OP ONESELF OR OTHERS THROUGH NEGLIGENCE TG EXCESSIVE
RADIATION DOSES ARE PUNISHABLE UNDER CRIMINAL PENALTIES ESTABLISHED III "MARCH 19, 1966 DECREE ON
THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE." A MAXIMUM DOES OF FIVE 50ENTGENS PER YEAR POR MEDICAL
RADIOLOGY WOEKERS IS ESTABLISHED. DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE PROMULGATED ON HOPK
PROCED'jEcS IN MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL UNITS, ON NECESSA3Y PEOTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. OK INSPECTION ANLi ON
PROTECTION OF PATIENTS FROM EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK, OCT. 1J,
1967, N. 81, PP 1-8).
LRA/RADIATION
"AUG. 10, 1965 RULES FOR WORK WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG. HLIfi. LfcG..
V. 17.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 271-287 ID# 01399A
ALL DORK WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IS TO BE REGULATED BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE.
PLANS FOE CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION OF FACILITIES USING RADIATION SOURCES BUST BE APPROVFD BY
THE INSPECTORATE. CERTIFICATION IS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATIONS BEGIN. SUCH FACILITIES ARE NOT
TO BE LOCATED IN BUILDINGS USED AS DWELLINGS. A SANITARY PROTECTION ZONE IS REQUIRED AROUND
SITES FOE DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE HASTES AND KAY SE REQUIRED AROUND OTHEE FACILITIES. PERSONS
UNDER 18 YEARS ARE NOT TO BE EMPLOYED AT ENTERPRISES USING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. WORKERS MUST
UNDERGO MEDICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT ANC PERIODIC BEEXAMIBATION WHILE WORKING AT SUCH
ENTERPRISES. RECORDS OF RECEIPT AND DISPATCH OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES HOST BE KEPT.
TECHNICAL 6EQUIFEH3NTS ARE ESTABLISHED ON WORK WITH SEALED AND UNSEALED RADIATION SOURCES,
COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID AND LIQUID RADIOACTIVE HASTES, DECONTAMINATION OF
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, AND RADIOHETRIC AND DOSIHETBIC CONTROL. (D'BZHAVEN VESTNIK 6/10/65).
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BULGARIA
LHA/8ADIATION
"DEC. 3. 1965 RULES FOR RADIATION PROTECTION IN GAHNA-RAY FLAW DETECTION." INT.
DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 17.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS (111-11(12 IDf 01UOOA
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING HOBK AT LABORATORIES
ENGAGED IN GAtlHA-RAY FLAW DETECTION. PLANE FOR SUCH LABORATORIES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE
SANITARY INSPECTORATE. LABORATORIES SHOULD EE LOCATED, WHEN FEASIBLE, IN A SEPARATE 30ILDING
OP IN A SEPARATE WING AND CANNOT BE USED AS DWELLINGS OR FOR PUBLIC GATHERINGS. IF HEALTH
AUTHORITIES DETERMINE A SANITARY PROTECTION ZONE AROUND SUCH LABORATORIES TO BE NECESSARY,
IT MUST BE ESTABLISHED. WHEN MOBILE FLAW-DETECTION EQUIPMENT IS USED, THE WORK AREA MUST BE
FENCED OFF ANC ACCESS TO UNATHORIZED PERSONS EA2BED. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED ON
DESIGN OF FLAW-DETECTION APPARATUS AND ON MEASURES FOR PROTECTION CF WORKERS OPERATING IT.
(OFFICIAL TEXT 15 IN C'RZHAVEN VE3TNIK, DEC. 3, 1965, N.95.PP. 1-7).
LSA/RADIATION
"OCT. 20, 1967 REGULATIONS ON DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL
RADIOLOGICAL INSTALLATIONS OPERATING AT PEAK ENERGY OF 300 KILCVOLTS." INT.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCNF. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 ?GS 588-589 IDI C1U01A
DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 19
UNDER THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE, PERSONS ENGAGED IN
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF MEDICAL EADIOLOGICAL UNITS MUST BE CERTIFIED. DETAILED
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS ARE ESTABLISHED ON CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENTS AND
THEIR ANCILLARY FACILITIES, AS WELL AS ON THE APPARATUS USEC IN THEM. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
D'PZHAVEN VESTNIK, OCT. 20, 1967, N. 63, PP 1-8.)
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"OCT. 11, 1966 REGULATIONS ON URBAN SANITATION.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP.
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PCS 5U4
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V.
EPA
ID* 01393A
16.
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ARCHITECTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS, THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND OTHER AGENCIES, ESTABLISH GUIDELINES ON RESPONSIBILITIES OF URBAN
SANITATION SERVICES CONCERNING: COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC REFUSE AND STREET BOBBISH,
SANITARY DISPOSAL OF FECAL WASTE FROM ESTABLISHMENTS NOT CONNECTED WITH CITY SEWAGE SYSTEM,
STPEET CLEANING AND SNOW REMOVAL, AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND RECREATION APEAS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'SZHAVEN VESTNIK, OCT.
11, 1966, N. 79. PAGES 1-2) .
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LBA/WATES
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32
"JUN 20. 1S61 REGULATIONS ON MAXirUW PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OP HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS IN WATERCOURSES AND RESEVOISS." INT. DIG.
WORLD HEALTH O.-ifiANIZATION, CCflF. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/62 PCS 640-641 IDt 01384A
HLTH. LEG., V. 13.
THESE REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT ALL INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS B£ TREATED BEFORE'BEING DISCHARGED
INTO WAIE3COU9SES On BODIES OF HATER. DISCHARGED HASTEWATER MUST NOT ALTER THE DISSOLVED
OXYGEN CONTENT 08 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND EEYOND SPECIFIED LIMITS. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
CONCENTRATIONS OF VARIOUS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ARE ESTABLISHED FOB HATERS RECEIVING INDUSTRIAL
EFFLUENTS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN IZVESTIYA NA PRESIDIUM NA NABODNOTO S'BBANIE, AUG. 18, 1961,
NO. 66, P 2.)
LRA/WAT3P
"A??. 14, 1965 STANDARDS ON DETERMINING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DEGREE OF POLLUTION OF
VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF HATEB." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 17.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 256-259 ID« 01385A
SADIATION
THESE STANDARDS, ISSUED UNDER THE SEP. 24. 1964 AHTIPOLLUTION REGULATIONS BY THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE FOB HATER RESOURCES AND OTHER AGENCIES, ESTAB-
LISH MAXIHUM PERMISSIBLE LEVELS OF POLLUTION FOR VARIOUS CLASSES OF WATER. CLASS 1 INCLUDES
UATEB US£D FCR DOMESTIC DRINKING SUPPLY, FOOD PROCESSING, PUBLIC BATHING ETC.; CLASS 2 INCLUDES
WATER USED FOR LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES OB BATEB SPORT; CLASS 3 INCLUDES HATEB USED FOR IRRIGATION OB
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES; AND CLASS " INCLUDES HATERS OF UNSPECIFIED USE HHICH HAY BE EXPLOITED ONLY
UPON AUTHORIZATION IN INDIVIDUAL :ASES. DISPOSAL OF HASTEHATER MAX NOT BE AUTHORIZED IN CASES
•.HERE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS Or POLLUTANTS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES AT MINIMUM FLOH WOULD EXCEED
LEVELS IN TABLES 1 AND 2. IN CASES WHERE WATER SOURCES ABE ALREADY POLLUTED IN EXCESS OF THESE
STANDARDS, POLLUTING ENTERPRISES HOST IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO BEDUCE IT. POLLUTION HITH
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IS PROHIBITED IN ALL CASES. (D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK, HAY 21, 1965).
LRA/UATER
"APR 5, 1969 WATER LAW." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 21.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP.
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 536-537
RADIATION
EPA
IDI 01386A
THIS LAW ESTABLISHES DETAILED PROVISIONS ON HATER USE. PERSONS OR ENTERPRISES INVOLVED IN
EXPLOITATION OF HATER RESOURCES MOST IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF SURFACE AND .
SUBTERRANEAN WATERS, AND TO PREVENT HARMFUL EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY OB FISHERIES.
SANITARY PROTECTION ZONES MUST BE ESTABLISHED AROUND HATEB SOURCES USED FOB DOMESTIC DRINKING
SUPPLY IN CRDER TO PREVENT POLLUTION. TREATED WASTEWATER FROM ENTERPRISES USING RADIOACTIVE
MATERIALS MAY NOT 8E DISCHARGED INTO WATERCOURSES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES.
POLLUTION CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE "OCT. 24, 1963 LAW ON PROTECTION OF AIR, HATER AND SOIL
AGAINST POLLUTION" MUST BE OBSERVED BY WATEES USERS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK,
APRIL 11, 1969, N. 29, PP 3-5.)
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BULGARIA
LHA/iATEP
"MAY 26. 1970 SANITARY AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS ON CONSTEUCTION AND OPERATION OF
INSTALLATIONS FOB SUPPLY OP DBINKING HATER." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 22.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CC.1P. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 65-67 ID» 01387A
THESE STANDARDS ESTABLISH SANITARY REQUIREMENTS ON THE OPERATION OF HATER-SUPPLY
INSTALLATIONS SO AS TO MAINTAIN HATER QUALITY. INSTALLATIONS HOST BE CONSTRUCTED IN A MANNER
WHICH P3ECLUDES POLLUTION OF SURFACE HATEBS. MEASURES MUST BE IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT POLLUTION
WITHIN THE FIRST TUO SANITARY PROTECTION ZONES AROUND THE INSTALLATION OB DURING REPAIR OF
FACILITIES. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'BZHAVEN VESTNIK, MAY 26, 1970, N. 11, PP 2-3.)
LRA/HAT2E
"FEE. 26, 1971 REGULATIONS ON FUNCTIONS OF INSPECTORATE FOR PROTECTION OF HATER
AGAINST POLLUTION AND ITS DISTRICT INSPECTORATES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 24.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PGS 16 ID* 01388A
THESE REGULATIONS DEFIHT TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CF THE INSPECTORATE FOB PROTECTION OF
WATEF AGAINST POLLUTION AND ITS DISTRICT INSFECTOSATES USDEE THE VARIOUS ANTIPOLLUTION LAWS. SIX
HATER BASIN DISTRICTS ABE ESTABLISHED. (OFFICIAL TEXT IN D'BZHAVEN VESTNIK, FEB. 26, 1971, N.
16, PP 6-16.)
L3A/W.MSP.
"NOV. 19, 1962 REGULATIONS ON PBODOCTION, TRADE, SI03AGE, TRANSPORT AND USE OF
HIGHLY POISONOUS SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V 16.
HOP1C HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. ' EPA
ENGLISH OO/OC/65 PGS ID« 01396A
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF THE INTEBIOB. THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL
WELFARE, THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE COMMITTEE FOB CHEMISTRY AND METALLURGY, ESTABLISH
LICENSING PROCEDURES FOB PRODUCTION, IMPORTATION, SALE, TRANSPORT AMD USE OF HIGHLY POISONOUS
SUBSTANCES. STORAGE FACILITIES FOB HIGHLY POISONOUS SUBSTANCES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A
COLLECTING TANK FOR POLLUTED HATER AND HASTE PRODUCTS. PLANS FOB SUCH FACILITIES MUST BE
APPROVED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES. RESPONSIBILITY FOB INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE
EEGULATIONS IS DEFINED. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN D'RZHAVEN VESTNIK, JAN. 11, 1963, N. 3, PP 1-3).
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA
LRA/AIR
"JUN 13, 1966 OhCEB NO. US OF THE MINISTRY OF IIIJALTK ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
PFOTECTICN OF HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS." INT. Dili. OP HLTH. LEG.. V. 18.
VOf.LZ HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCHF. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 Pi;:; 327-3DC IDI 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. HATES,
AND SOIL CONDITIONS; FOOD HYGIENE; DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN; AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE WORKING
ENVIRONMENT. AMONG ITS PROVISIONS, THIS ORDEF PROVIDES THAT HEALTH PROTECTIVE ZONES MUST BE
ESTABLISHED AROUND FACTORIES EMITTING AIB POLLUTANTS AND AROUND HATER SOURCES USED AS MAJOR
POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES. IT FURTHER STIPULATES THAT Tf!E DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AEEAS MUST
TAK2 INTO ACCCUNT MEAMS F05 THE PREVENTION OF WATKf'. AIR, AND SOIL POLLUTION. THE OFFICIAL
CZECH-LANGUAGE TEXT CF THIS OKDEH APPEARS IN £11 IKK A /.AKOMCi, JUNE 29. 1966, P. 189198.
LSA/AIF
"JCL 1U, 1967 INSTRUCTION NO. 3U . . . ON THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS
OF ... HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN AIR." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG.. V. 23.
WOF.LC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCMP. • EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 660-662 ID* 01077B
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES FOUND IN THE AIP, ISSUED BY THE CHIEF HYGI2NIST OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA IN CONCERT HITH
THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND OTHER RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES, LIST THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE SHORT-TERM CONCENTRATIONS AND AVERAGE DAILY CONCENTRATIONS OF A NUMBER OF AI8
PGLLUT-ANTS. THE REGIONAL HYGIENIST MAY GRANT, HOWEVER, EXEMPTIONS PROM THESE LEVELS, BUT HE
MAY ALSO IMPOSE STRICTER STANSArCS OR EVEN RELAX THE STANDARDS TEMPORARILY. THE MAXIMUM
tSFSISSIELE 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 PEOPERLY DELIMITED 5Y THE LAND PLANNING AGENCY. THE OFFICIAL CZECH LANGUAGE TEXT OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS CONTAINED IN HYGIENICKh PREDFISY, NO. 30, 1967.
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA
LRA/AIP. "APF 7, 1967 LA» NO. 35 CONCERNING MEASURES FOR THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION."
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG.. V. 19.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 323-32U ID* 01079A
THIS LAW CEALS PR'IIIARIIY WITH THE PAYMENTS THAT ESTABLISHMENTS HOST HAKE FOB HAVING
POLLUTED THE Alft AND WITH FINES THAT HAY BE IMPOSED ON THESE ESTABLISHMENTS FOB OFFENSES
AGAINST THE CONTROL OF AIF POLLUTION. THE LAW ENUMERATES THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
MINISTRY OF FORESTRY AND HATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN REGARD TO THE POLLUTION OF THE
ATMOS?HEEE. IT ALSO SETS UP WITHIN THAT MINISTRY A STATE TECHNICAL INSPECTORATE FOR THE
PROTECTION OF THE AIR AS A MONITORING AGENCY FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. THE RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THIS INSPECTORATE ARE SPECIFIED. AN ANNEX TO THE LAD LISTS PEFHISSIBLE DISCHARGES OF
POLLUTANTS AS A RESULT OF FUEL COMBUSTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECKONING PAYMENTS; PERMISSIBLE
DISCHASGZ3 OF SOLIDS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CEMENT, LIME, AND CLINKERS; AND LIMITING VALUES
ABOVE WHICH DISCHARGES MUST BE REPORTED. THE OFFICIAL CZECH-LANGUAGE TEXT OF THIS LAW APPEARS
IN SBIRKA ZAKONU, APRIL 18, 1967, P. 113-124.
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DENMARK
IRA/GENERAL JUN 13, 1973, ACT NO. 372, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT.
EPA
ENGLISH 06/13/73 PCS 1-32 IL» 017U2A
AIP HATEB
THIS GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT IS DESIGNED TO: PEEVENT AND COMBAT POLLUTION OF
Air, WATER, AND SOIL; PREVENT AND COMBAT UOISE NUSIANCES; ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
uASED ON HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS; A!
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EAST EUBOPE
LRB/GENESAL
OCHRANA ZIVOTMIHO PKOSTREDI V CLENSKYCH ZEHICH RAOY VZAJENNE HOSPOUARSKE POHOCI
(ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN MEMBER STATES OF THE COUNCIL OF MUTUAL ECONOMIC AID)
SUM, DR. ANTONIN EPA
CZECH 05/00/72 PCS 100 ID« OOJ51A
ALSO PMA
NOISE RADIATION
THE BOOK CONTAINS SIX CHAPTERS WHICH DEAL IN DETAIL WITH THE AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
A3 PRACTICED IN THE EASTERN EUROPEAN SOCIALIST STATES. SPECIFIC AREAS COVERED ARE ENVIBORHENTAL
PROTECTION LEGISLATION IN THE VARIOUS EASTERN EUROPEAN SOCIALIST STATES. GOVERNMENT AND NOB-
GOVEBN.1ENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS IN THESE NATIONS, THE WORK OF THE COUNCIL OF
MUTUAL ECONOMIC AID IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD, AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, BOTH IN EASTERN EUROPE AND Bi-YOND ITS BORDERS. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE WORK OF ALL
THE AoOVI IN PROTECTING THE NATURAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT AGAINST INDUSTRIALLY-
CR SOCIALLY-CAUSED DAMAGE. NOISE, RADIATION, AND THE LIKE IS DESCRIBED. THE NEW FIELD OF
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, THE PEACEFUL USE OF ATOMIC ENERGY, AND CONSTRUCTION/URBANIZATION PLANNING WITH
F.ESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ARE ALSO DISCUSSED.
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FINLAND
LRA/GKNSRAL
"NOV 20. 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 722 ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION"
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH OHGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 701 IDf 01118A
AIR HATER
IHIS ORDINANCE ESTABLISHES TH2 ENVIRONMENTAL PBOTECTION COMMISSION TO PROMOTE THE '
PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. TO INCLUDE AIB, WATEB, SOIL, AND OTHER
LIVING RESOURCES. THE COUNCIL OF STATE HAY ISSUE PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ORDINANCE.
AMONG THE DUTIES OP THE COMMISSION ARE: TO SESVE AS A CCOPEBATING BODY IN THE FIELD OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; TO PROPOSE PERTINENT LEGISLATION AND ADHINISTRATIVe r.EASURES; TO
PROMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES IN SOCIAL PLANNING: TO MONITOR PLANS HHICH
WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER THE ENVIRONMENT; TO HAKE RECOMMENDATIONS DEALING WITH PEPTIKSNT
RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND INFORMATION; TO RENDER EXPEET OPINION AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNMENT:
TO KEEP ABREAST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ABROAD: AND TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FINNISH/SWEDISH ORIGINAL OF THIS ORDINANCE
APPEARS IN SUOHEN ASETUSKOKOELHA FINLANDS FCBFATTNINGSSAHLING, NOV. 27, 1970, P. 1367-1368.
LRA/PESTICIDES
"JAN 30, 1970 ORDINANCE NO. 93 ON PESTICIDES." INT.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP.
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 309
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 FOB WHATEVER ADDITIONAL DIRECTIVES MAY BE NECESSARY TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT THIS
ORDINANCE. THE FINNISH/SWEDISH ORIGINAL OF THIS ORDINANCE APPEARS IN SUOHEN ASETUSKOKOELA
'INLANDS FOPFATTNINGSSAMLING, FEB. 9, 1970, F. 215-219.
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LRB/AI3
VIEWPOINT OF AUTOMOBILE tlANUFACTUREBS INTEBVIEW WITH ERIC DORNHJELM.
POLLUTION ATMOSPHERIQUE
LOC
F:-.ESCH ou/oo/72 PCS 152-isu ID* OOISSA
THE KASSIVE USE OF AUTOMOBILES HAS CREATED POLLUTION PROBLEMS. PBIHCIFAL POLLUTANTS
EMITTED EY AUTOMOBILES ARE CARBON MONOXIDE. BURNED HYDROCARBONS, HYDROGEN OXIDES, ETC.
HYDROCARBONS (IN THEMSELVES PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC) BECOME TOXIC WHEN MIXED WITH HYDROGEN
OXIDES UNDER A HOT SUN. MANUFACTURERS WOULD LIKE THE COMMON MARKET COUNTRIES TO SET
STANDARDS FOR " ENVIRONMENTAL AIR ". ESTABLISHED STANDARDS ARE BEING ADHERED TO IN FRANCE.
CAR HAMUFACTUREUS IN THE PAST 12 YEARS HAVE REDUCED THE EMISSION OF CABEOli MONOXIDE AND
HYDROCArBONS EY 20*. A FURTHER REDUCTION OF «0?S IS ENVISIONED FOR THIS YEAR, AND A FURTHER
REDUCTION OF SOME 10% FOR HYDROCARBONS AND 20X FOR CARBON MONOXIDE BY 1974. THE AMERICAN
SITUATION, PARTICULARLY THAT OF CALIFORNIA, IS COMPARED. CAR MANUFACTURERS ARE WORKING
ON ADJUSTMENTS TO GASOLINE ENGINES, THE USE OF DIESEL ENGINES AND ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILES.
LRA/AIH
"REGULATIONS APPLICAELE TO AUTOMOBILES
FRENCH
..." POLLUTION ATMOSPnSRIQUE
LOC
06/00/72 PGS 157-158 ID* 00195A
ARTICLE 8239 OF THE ROAD CODE PROVIDES THAT ANYONE VIOLATING THE REGULATIONS MAY
BE FINED UC TO 6G FRANCS AND MAY BE IMPRISONED FOR 8 DAYS FOR SUCCESSIVE OFFENSES. THE
CODE PROVIDES THAT VEHICLES MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN MANUFACTURED.
CHECKS ARE HADE TO ASSURE THAT PHOTOTYPE VEHICLES SUBMITTED TO THE MINE SERVICE CONFORM TO
THE REGULATIONS. EMISSIONS OF DIES2L ENGINES MUST CONFORM WITH STANDARDS SET FOB OPACITY;
THIS IS CONTROLLED BY POLICE ANTI-NUISANCE BRIGADES. PROTOTYPES OF GASOLIHE-POHEHED VEHICLES
MUST CONFOF.M IN THREE HAYS: (1) CRANKCASE EMISSIONS MUST NOT EXCEED o.isx OP THE WEIGHT OP
THE AMOUNT OF THE COMBUSTIBLE USED; (2) WHEN SLOWING DOWN, THE LEVEL OP CAHEON MONOXIDE MUST
NO? EXCEED 4.5X; (3) THE QUANTITIES OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROCARBONS EMITTED IN A
EUROPEAN CYCLE MUST NOT EXCEED CERTAIN STANDARDS. 1 AND 2 HAVE BEEN III EPFECT FOR SEVERAL
YEARS. 3 IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL NEW VEHICLES AFTER 1 SEPTEMBER 1972.
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40
"DECREE N. 69-150 . . . AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE."
JOUBNAL CFFICIEL DE LA BEPDBLIQDE FHANCAISE. V. 1969.
EPA
FRENCH 02/08/69 ?GS 1«79, 1U8 ID* 00195B
THIS DECREE, BEARING ON THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC CODE AND
AMENDING AND EXTENDING THEN, HAS ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF EQUIPMENT AND HOUSING. ARTICLE R 69
OF THIS DECREE STATES THAT AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES MUST NOT EMIT SMOKE, TOXIC GASES, CORROSIVES OR
ODORS IN A MANNER LIKELY TO INCONVENIENCE THE POPULATION OR TO COMPROMISE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY.
LRB/AIR
DOCUMENTATION POLLUTION ATMOSPHERIQUE (AIR POLLUTION BIBLIOGRAPHY)
LOC
FRENCH 04/00/72 PCS 203-230 ID* 00228A
PESTICIDES
INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OP POLLUTION ARTICLES AND
STUCIES. THE BIBLIOGRAPHY IS BROKEN DOWN INTO FOUR CATEGORIES: POLLUTANTS AND WHAT
THEY DO; POLLUTION MEASUREMENTS; THE FIGHT AGAINST AIR POLLUTION AND LEGISLATION AND
ITS APPLICATION. THE NAMES OF THE LIBRARIES FROM -WHICH COPIES OF THE ITEMS MAY BE
FBOCOEED ARE PROVIDED.
LPB/AIP
P.ENAULT'S POSITION INTERVIEW WITH H.G'. DE CASTELET NATIONAL BOARD OF
RENAULT WORKS. POLLUTION ATNOSPHERIQUE
LOC
F5ENCH OU/00/72 PCS 166-168 ID* 00229A .
MR. DE CASTELET REVIEWS THE ANTIPOLLOTION REGULATIONS IN EDROPE AND THE UNITED STATES SINCE
1891. HE INDICATES THE STANDARDS «HICH MUST BE MET FOR SALES OF VEHICLES ABROAD TODAY AND NOTES
THE RENAULT/PEUGEOT COOPERATION CONCERNING MANUFACTURE, PATENTS, RESEARCH AND RECENTLY, THE
COMPARISON OF EMISSIONS FBOH VARIOUS MAKES OF AUTOMOBILES.
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO MEET EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN STANDARDS ARE LISTED AND RENAULT
EXPENDITURES FOR IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT ARE GIVEN FOR THE YEARS 1968 THROUGH 1972. AN
ESTIMATE IS GIVEN FOR 1973.
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LEA/AI?
"THE PREVENTION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION AND ODORS AND THE AHENDING CF THE LAW OF
DECEMStR 19. 1417," JOU3NAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIC FRANCAISE
EP&
FRENCH 08/03/61 PCS 7195-7197 ID* 00379A
TiilS LAW, NO. 61-842, DATtD AUGUST 2, 1961, REQUIRES THAT AL1 BUILDINGS, INDUSTRIAL,
COMMERCIAL, HANDICRAFT, OH AGRICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTS, VEHICLES OR OTHER MOVABLE OBJECTS, BE
CONSTRUCTED, OPERATED OR USED BY NATURAL OR LEGAL PERSONS IN SUCH A HAN NEB AS TO PREVENT
POLLUTION OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE DISCHARGE OF ODORS WHICH CONSTITUTE A PDELIC NUISANCE OR A
MENACE TO HEALTH. IMPLEMENTING DECREES WILL SET PERMISSIBLE LIMITATIONS ON DISCHARGE INTO THE
ATMOSPHERE OF SMOKE!, SOOT, DUST, POISONOUS GASES AND OF CORROSIVE, MALODOROUS, OR RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES. THE LAW GRANTS TO THE PREFECT EXTENSIVE AUTHORITY TO TAKE MEASURES TO ELIMINATE
StFIOUS DANGERS 03 NUISANCES TO H2ALTH OR COMFORT.
LEA/AIR
"IMPLEMENTATION OF LAN NO. 61-842 FOR THE PREVENTION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION AND
ODOPS," JOURNAL CFFICIEL DE LA BEPOBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 09/21/63 PGS 8539-8540 ID* 003793
THIS DECREE, NO. 63-963, DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1963, AUTHORIZES THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND POPULATION AND THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY TO ISSUE SPECIFICATIONS FOB THE MANUFACTURE,
IMPORTATION AND SALE IN FRANCE OF EQUIPMENT THAT PRODUCES HEAT BY COMBUSTION. THE DECREE GRANTS
TO THE PREFECT THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION IN THE EVENT OF NOHCOHPLIANCE. IT ALSO
MAKES PROVISIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL AIR-POLLUTION-FREE Z'ONES AND THE SETTING OF
EMISSION THRESHOLDS WITHIN THE.l.
LRA/AIH
"EXHAUSTS PRODUCED BY MOTOR VEHICLES." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPDBLIQUE FRANCAIS
EPA
FRENCH 11/19/63 PGS 1035 ID* 00379C
THIS OEDEE OF NOVEMBER 12, 1963, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORT,
REQUIRES THAT AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES 3E DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, ADJUSTED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATED
IN SUCH A WAY AS NOT TO CAUSE THE EMISSION OF HARMFUL OR UNPLEASANT EXHAUSTS. THE ORDER
PPOSCr.IBIS, WITH APPROPRIATE EXCEPTIONS, DENSE EXHAUST DISCHARGES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN NOTION
CR FAPKEC AND SPECIFIES AN OPACITY-TEST PROCEDURE FOR NEW-MODEL VEHICLES. IT FURTHER SETS
EMISSION' THRESHOLDS FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
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PAGE
"JUL 28. 196U ORDER (OH EMISSIONS OF GAS FROM CBANKCAUES)." POLLUTION ATHOSPHE5I-
QUE (SPECIAL ISSUE).
EPA
ID* 00379D
FRENCH
07/00/72 PGS 102
THIS DECREE REQUIRES THAT THE TOTAL ANOUNG OF UNBUPNEU HYDROCARBONS IN flOTOR VEHICLES MUST
HOT EXCEED 0.15% OP THE WEIGHT OF THE FUEL CONSUMED. IN AUDITION, THE DECREE OUTLINES TESTING
METHODS, DATES OF THE DECREE'S APPLICABILITY, AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE APPROVED LABChATORY FOR
TESTING GAS EMISSIONS.
ISA/AIR
"GENERAL MEASURES APPLICABLE TO CLASSIFIED FACILITIES i:i
THE SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ZONES OF PARIS." JOURNAL OPFICIEL DE LA REPU3LIQUE FEANCAISE, V. 1964.
EPA
FRENCH 08/18/6U PGS 7618 ID* 00379E
THIS CRDE6, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
POPULATION, AUTHORIZES PPEFECTS TO SET NECESSARY RULES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION IN FEGAP.D TO
CLASSIFIED FACILITIES (THOSE LISTED AS DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING TO THE IMMEDIATE ENVIFCSRENT) BY
FEASON OF THEIR COMBUSTION PLANTS. THIS ORDEG REQUIRES ALL OTHER CLASSIFIED FACILITIES TO
03SEBVE THE PROVISIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE AUG 11, 1964 ORDER RELATIVE TO THE CONTROL C?
EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION PLANTS WITHIN THE SPECIAL PROTECTIVE (ANTI-POLLUTION) ZONES ESTABLISHED
IN PARIS BY A SIMILARLY DATED 196U CECREE.
LSA/AIR
(AUG 11, 196'4 ORDER FOR THE) "CREATION OF SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ZONES IN THE SEINE
DEPARTMENT." JOURNAL CFFICIEL DE LA ESFUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, V. 1964.
EPA
FRENCH 08/16/6U PGS 5617 ID* 00379F
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE KINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION, THE HI.NISTEB OF THE INTE-
RIOR, THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, AND THE MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION, ESTABLISHES TWO PROTECTIVE
(ANTIPOLLUTION) ZONES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE SEINE (PARIS) TO PREVENT SULFUBIC ADD
PAF.TICULATE POLLUTION OF THE ATMOSPHERE. WITHIN THE DELIMITED AREAS THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION CF HEATING UNITS. FURNACES AND THE LIKE, WHETHER IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS, COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS, MUST CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN "HI SEP 17, 1963
DECREE.
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(AUG 11. 1964 ORDER ON THE) "USE OF HEATING UNITS AND FUELS IN THE SPECIAL PROTEC-
TIVE ZONES ESTABLISHED IN PARIS." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, V. 1964.
EPA
FRENCH 08/16/64 PGS 5617-5618 IDt 00379G
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUELIC HEALTH AND POPULATION AND THE MINISTER OF
INDUSTRY PURSUANT TO THE AUG 11, 1964 ORDER ESTABLISHING TWO SPECIAL PROTECTIVE (ANTI-POLLUTION)
ZONES IN PARIS, SPECIFIES THE TYPES OF FUELS THAT KAY BE USED IN HEATING UNITS, FURNACES AND THE
LIKE LOCZTEC IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS, COMMERCIAL FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND IN OTHER
PLACES HOT CITED IN THE LIST OF CLASSIFIED INSTALLATIONS. IT FURTHER PRESCRIBES THE CALORIFIC
PROPERTIES AND THE COMPOSITION OF THE FUELS THAT ARE ALLOWABLE. THE ORDER ALSO REQUIRES THAT
HEATING INSTALLATIONS BE MAINTAINED IN A GOOD CONDITION OF CLEANLINESS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
POLLUTANT EMISSIONS AND THAT INSTALLATIONS WITH HIGH THERMAL THROUGHPUTS BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY.
LRA/AIH
(AUG 11, 1964 ORDER ON THE) "CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION APPARATUS IN THE
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ZONES ESTABLISHED IN PARIS." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPDBLIQUE FRANCAISE, V. 1964
EPA
FRENCH 08/16/64 PGS 5618 IDI 00379H
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION, THE HINISTEB OF INDUSTRY,
AND THE MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO THE AUG 11, 1964 ORDER SETTING UP SPECIAL PROTECTIVE
(ANTI-POLLUTION) ZONES IN PARIS, FIXES THE PERMISSIBLE LIHJTS OF SMOKE, GAS, AMD POLLUTANT
ELEMENTS THAT MAY BE EMITTED FROM HEATING UNITS, FURNACES, ' AND THE LIKE WITHIN THE TWO ZONES.
LSA/AIP.
"CIRCULAR LETTER ON ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION," HYGIENE ET SECURITE: LOIS ET TEXCES
REGLEHENTAIRES, 11TH EC.
FLUYETTE J. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1238-1239 IDI 00379J
THIS LITTER DATED AUGUST 4. 1965, FROM THE MINISTER OP THE INTERIOR, TO PREFECTS, EMPHASIZES
THE EXTENT OF THE POWERS VESTED IN THEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, TC PREVENT AIR
POLLUTION. THE LETTER POINTS UP THE ADVANTAGE OF IMMEDIACY THAT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE IH THE
DETECTION AND PEPORTING OF INCIDENTS OF EXCESSIVE AIR POLLUTION.
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PAGE UU
"JUN 30, 1970 OilCEB ... ON EMISSIONS OF GASEOUS POLLUTANTS BY THE PETROL ENGINES
OF VEHICLES." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 22, N. 2.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COflP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 212--M3 ID* 00379K
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF EQUIPMENT AND HOUSING AND THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SOCIAL SECURITY AND HADE IN PURSUANCE OF THE AUG 2, 1461 LAW ON THE PREVENTION OF ATMOSPHERIC
POLLUTION AND ODORS AND AMENDING THE DEC 19, 1971 LAW, REPEALS VARIOUS EARLIER LEGISLATION,
INCLUDING THE MAR 31, 1969 ORDER ON THE LIMITATION AND COMPOSITION OF BOTOR-VEHICLE EXHAUSTS.
THE ORDER AND ITS APPENDED LISTS OP SPECIFICATIONS DELINEATE THE TYPES OP VEHICLES COVERED AND
THE KINDS OF INSPECTIONS REQUIRED POR NEW CARS AND'TIIOSE ALREADY ON THE ROAD. THE INSPECTIONS
ARE TO ASSURE ACCEPTABLE CARBON-MONOXIDE EMISSIONS AND TO VERIFY CRANKCASE-GAS EMISSIONS. THE
FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OP THIS ORDER APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPU3LIQUE
FRANCAISE, SEP 2, 1970, PP. 8191-3203.
LFA/Aia
"FEB 23, 1973 DECREE N. 73-191 ON
CAMPAIGN AGAINST AIR POLLUTION."
FPENCH
INTERRINISTERIAL COORDINATION IN THE REALM OF TH
POLLUTION ATMOSPHERIQUE, V. 15.
EPA
03/00/73 PCS 72 ID* 00379L
THIS DECREE BY THE PRIME MINISTER AND A NUMBER OF OTHER MINISTERS ESTABLISHES AN
INTERHINISTERIAL COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOB THE PROTECTION OF NATURE AND
THE ENVIRONMENT IN HIS COORDINATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PREVENTION AND RESOHPTION OF AIR
POLLUTION. THE DECREE SPECIFIES THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE. IT REQUIRES THE MINISTER
FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT TO BE KEPT INFORMED OF ALL BILLS, DECREES,
ORDERS, REGULATIONS, AND CIRCULARS PREPARED BY OTHER GOVERNMENT MINISTERS ON HATTERS DEALING
WITH AIR POLLUTION, EVEN BEFORE THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PUT IN FINAL FORM. THE DECREE ABROGATES
THE JUL 28, 1960 DECREE ON THE COORDINATION CF MEASURES FOR THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST AIR POLLUTION.
THE OFFICIAL TEXT OF THIS DECREE APPEARS IN THE FEB 27. 1973 ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA
REPUBLICUE FRANCAISE.
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PAGE
U5
"JUN 22. 1967 DSCSEE." POLLUTIOH ATHOSFHE8IQUE (SPECIAL ISSUE).
EPA
FRENCH 07/00/72 FGS 102 IDI 00379M
THIS DECREE, BASED ON THE MAR 10. 1913 AND AUG 2, 1961 LAVS REGARDING THE USE OP ENERGY AND
THE SOURCES CF POLLUTION, LAYS DCM!.' SULES FC?. THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF VARIOUS TYPES OF
BOILERS HAVING A CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 500 THERMAL UNITS PEB HOUB. IT ALSO SETS LIHITATIONS ON
SOOT ANL CHA5COAL EMISSIONS AND 5EQUIKES THAT A GOOD STATE OF CLEANLINESS BE ilAINTAINED ON FIRING
SURFACES, AND IN BOILER FLUES AND CHIMNEYS.
LRA/AI.-.
"DECREE REGULATING INSTRUMENTS USEC TO MEASURE THE CONTENT OF CARBON OXIDES IN
GASES EMITTED BY ENGINES," JOU9SAL OFFICIEL DE LA RilPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 03/22/72 PCS 2979 ID* 00381A
CECREE NO. 72-212, DATED KABCH 6. 1972, SETS THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DEGREE OF EBROB FOR
DEVICES USED TO MEASURE CARBOM-OXID2 GAS EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION ENGINES AND PROVIDES FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANUFACTURE, TESTING, AND OPERATION OF THESE DEVICES.
LRA/AIB
"AUG 19, 196U DECREE" POLLUTION ATMOSPHERI-
QUE (SPECIAL ISSUE).
EPA
FRENCH 07/00/72 PCS 102 IDI 01066A
THIS DECREE, ISSUED IN THE INTEREST OF PREVENTING AIR POLLUTION, EXTENDS THE APPLICABILITY OF
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CLASSIFIED INSTALLATIONS (THOSE LISTED AS DANGEROUS OS ANNOYING TO THE
SAFETY AND HELL-BEING OF THE IMMEDIATE ENVIBONMENT) TO COMBUSTION FACILITIES CAPABLE OF CONSUMING
LIQUID OR SOLID FUELS IN A QUANTITY GREATER THAN 1,000 THERMAL UNITS PEB HOUR.
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"JUN 10. 1969 DECREE" POLLUTION ATHOSPHEBZQUE (SPECIAL
ISSUE) .
EPA
FRENCH 07/00/72 PGS 102 ID* 01067A
THIS DECREE HAKES MANDATORY THE MAINTAINING OF EOILER-BCOB BEGISTERS AS A MEANS OF CUBBING
THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS FROM FACILITIES HAVING A CAPACITY GREATER THAN 1,000 THERMAL UNITS
PEF. HOUB. THE DECREE ENVISAGES THE LATER APPLICATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT TO PLANTS WITH LESSER
THERMAL CAPACITIES.
LRA/AIR
"JUN 6, 1972 CIRCULAR ON INCINERATION PLANTS FOR URBAN WASTE." POLLUTION ATMO-
SHERIQUE, N. 55.
SPA
FRENCH 09/00/72 PGS 289-292 ID* 01068A
SOLID HASTE NOISE
THIS CIRCULAR, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATUBE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(ASSIGNED TO THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE) ON JUN 6, 1972 ABC APPEARING IN THE JUL 27, 1972 ISSUE
OF THE OFFICIAL FRENCH LAM GAZETTE (JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA 5EFUBLIQUE FRANCAISE). PROVIDES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE DEC 19, 1917 LAW (A3 AMENDED) ON INSTALLATIONS CLASSIFIED
AS DANGEROUS, UN HEALTHFUL, OR DISAGREEABLE AS IT PEBTAINS TO INCINERATION PLANTS FOR CITY
REFUSE. THE CIRCULAR CONTAINS THE TEXT OF THE LAW AND, FOLLOWING, AN ARTICLE-BY-ARTICLE
COMMENTARY ON ITS IMPLEMENTATION. TOGETHER, THEY SPECIFY HAXIHON PERMISSIBLE CONTENT LEVELS
(DUST, CARBON OXIDES) IN COMBUSTION GASES, CHIMNEY CHARACTERISTICS, TEMPERATURES, AND TREATMENT
METHODS FOR REFUSE. FURTHER, THE INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRE PLANT PEBSONNEL TO KEEP RECOPDS FOR
PRESENTATION TO INSPECTORS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS FO?. PLANTS OF CERTAIN SIZES. EACH PLANT
KDST BE RUN IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ITS OPERATION WILL NOT CEHAT2 SOISE IN THE NEAR VICINITY.
LRA/AIR
"JUN 1. 1972 ORDER ESTABLISHING AN INTERHINISTERIAL EVALUATION GROUP ON THE ENVI-
RONMENT." POLLUTION ATMOSPHEHIQUE, N. 55.
EPA
FRENCH 09/00/72 PGS 288-289 ID* 01069A
WATER
THIS OF.DEP., ISSUED BY THE MINISTER FOS THE PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT (ASSIGNED
TO THE PhlME MINISTER'S OFFICE), PROMULGATED ON JON 1. 1972, AND APPEARING IN THE JUN 6, 1972
ISSUE CF THE OFFICIAL FRENCH LAB GAZETTE (JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA BEPUBLIQUE FBANCAISE),
ESTABLISHES AN INTEPMINISTERIAL EVALUATION GROUP ON THE.ERVIBGNKENT. THIS GBOUP HAS THE
RESPO!:SIEILITY FOR (1) GUIDING ENVIBONMENTAL RESEARCH WITH A VIEW TO DEFINING AND IMPLEMENTING A
QUANTITATIVE DATA SYSTEM ON PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC PHENOMENA ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ENVIRONMENT; (2) PREPARING FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATE OF RESEARCH AND ON
FROG HA MS PLANNED FOB THE COMING YEAR; AND (3) COORDINATING THE ENVIBONMENTAL BESEABCH OF OTHER
MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES; (4) PROPOSING TO THE GOVERNMENT BETTER METHODS FOR COST AND RESOURCE
ANALYSIS; (5) PURSUING STUDIES THAT MIGHT BE UNDERTAKEN; ANC (6) ASSISTING IN THE PREPARATION
OF PAPERS FOR FRENCH DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CONFEBESCES.
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PAGE
"JUL 4, 1972 CIRCULAR OP THE MINISTER . . . RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF
NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT RELATING TO SUF.FACE TREATMENTS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONP. EPA
ENGLISH OO/CC/72 PCS 749 ID* 01070A
LEG., V. 23, N. 4.
THIS CIRCULAR. SENT TO PREFECTS THROUGHOUT FRANCE, SETS RULES FOR FITTING OUT ANC OPERATING
SURFACE-TREATMENT SHOPS (ELECTROLYTIC TREATMENT, CHEMICAL TREATMENT, AND HEAT TREAT-EN? IN BATHS
OF MELTED SALTS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION DUE TO THE DISCHARGE OF
HIGHLY TOXIC MATERIALS, AS OUTLINED IN THE LISTS OF ESTAELISHMENTS CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS CS
UNHEALTHY. THE FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS CIRCULAR APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFPICLEL DE LA
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, JUL 27, 1972, PP. 8024-6031.
LHA/AIR
"EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING THE CARBON OXIDE CONTENT
OF EXHAUST GASES." POLLUTION ATHOSPHEBIQUE, V. 15.
EPA
FRENCH 03/00/73 PCS 69-71 ID! 01071A
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, THE MINISTER
FOR TFRRITORIAL MANAGEMENT. EQUIPMENT, HOUSING AND TODRISH, AND THE MINISTER CHARGED WITH THE
PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, SPECIFIES, FOR INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED IN THE MEASURING
OP CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE CONTENTS OF EXHAUST GASES, THE CONSTRUCTION. VERIFICATION,
AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUMENTS CURRENTLY IN USE BUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITK THE
PROVISIONS OP THIS ORDER MAY CONTINUE TO BE EMPLOYED POR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE OP
APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER PROVIDED THE MARGIN OF ERROR DOES NOT EXCEED THAT PRESCRIBED IK OTHER
LEGISLATION. TN£ HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT FO? MEASURING INSTRUMENTS IS RESPONSIBLE FOE CARRYING
CUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDER. THE OFFICIAL TEXT OP THIS ORDER APPEARS IN THE PEE 2
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LRA/GENERAL
"JUL 30. 1970 DECREE N. 70-672 TO SET UP THE HIGH COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONHENT."
INT. DIG. OF HLTR. LEG., V. 21, N. U.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 725 ID« 01072A
THIS DECREE PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHHENT. UNDER THE PBIHE HINISTEB, OF A HIGH COMMITTEE ON
THE ENVIRONMENT (KAUT COHITE DE L1ENVIRONNEKENT). THIS COIIHITTEE, COMPOSED OF NINE
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MINISTRIES INCLUDING THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DEALS NITH
PROBLEMS OF POLLUTION AND OF NUISANCES OF VARIOUS KINDS. THE FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS
DECREE APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, JUL 31, 1970, F. 7147.
LRA/NOISL
"CIRCULAR LETTER 66 S. S. OF MAY 15, 1963: IMPLEMENTATION OF DECREE 63-405.
APR 10, 1963, ON PREVENTION OF ANE COMPENSATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS." HYGIENE ET SECURITE,
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 999-1000 ID* 00890A
THIS CIRCULAR LETTER, WHICH REFERS TO TABLE 42 OF THE DECREE N. 63-405 OF APE 10, 1963, ON PRE-
VENTION OF AND COMPENSATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS, CONTAINS GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE IMPOR-
TANCE OP NOISE CONTROL AND SUGGESTS SEVERAL MEASURES FOR COMBATING NOISE IN INDUSTRIAL SITUATIONS,
AMONG WHICH AKfi: DIMINISHING SOUND INTENSITY THROUGH THE USE OF SOUND-PROOFING MATERIAL; LIMITING
NOISES AND VIBRATIONS TO A FIXED AREA AND INSTALLING BARRIEBS TC PREVENT SOUND FROM SPREADING. THE
LETTER FURTHER STATES THAT, BECAUSE OF THE HIGH EXPENSES INVOLVED IN PUTTING THE RECOMMENDED MEA-
SURES INTO EFFECT, THE REGIONAL OFFICES OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ARE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT AS-
SISTANCE AT LOW RATES OF INTEREST .TO BUSINESSES WHICH FIND IT NECESSARY TO TAKE SUCH STEPS. THE
EOLE OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE IN PREVENTING' AND MAKING COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
IS ALSO STRESSED.
LRA/NOISE
"INSTRUCTION (NOV 1956) ON THE ROLE OF INDUSTRIAL PHYSICIANS IN THE PREVENTION AND
CERTIFICATION OF NOISE INDUCED OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES." HYGIENE ET SECURITE, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE, J., COMP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1000-1003 ID* 00891A
THIS INSTRUCTION, ISSUED BY THE CHIEF INDUSTRIAL PHYSICIAN TO THE DIVISIONAL INDUSTRIAL PHYSI-
CIANS, REFERS 10 TABLE 42 OF DECREE N. 63-405 OF APE 10, 1963 OH THE PREVENTION OF AND COMPENSATION
FOR INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS, WHICH, FOR THE FIRST TIHE. EXTENDS COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO INCLUDE "OC-
CUPATIONAL DEAFNESS" CAUSED BY EXPOSUBE TO A NOISY WORKING ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS ACUTE DEAFNESS
CAUSED BY ACCIDENTS. THE INSTRUCTION CONTAINS PROVISIONS FOR THE AUDIOHETHIC EXAMINATION OF BOTH
NEW AND OLD EMPLOYEES EXPOSED TO HIGH NOISE AREAS, SPECIFIES THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN
SUCH EXAMINATIONS, STIPULATES THAT WORKERS. WITH ABNORMAL AUDITORY SENSITIVITY BE BEHOVED FROM CER-
TAIN JOBS. AND PRESENTS GUIDELINES FOR DOCTORS TO FOLLOW IN DETERMINING WHERE CASES OF OCCUPATIONAL
DEAFNESS ACTUALLY EXIST.
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PAGE 09
"MAP. 31, 1908 OP.CINANCE BY THE PBEFECT OF POLICE CONCERNING NOISE." HYGIENE ET
S2CURITE. 11TH ED.
PLUYtTIS, J., COMP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PUS 1266-1267 ID* 00892A
THIS OPDINANC3, ISSUED BY THE PREFECT OF POLICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE SEINE, FORBIDS ALL -•
NOISES Ofc VIEPATIONS RESULTING FROM COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL CR CRAFT OPERATIONS, IF THESE NOISES OB
VIBRATIONS ARE OF SUCH A NATURE AS TO DISTUN!' PUBLIC TRANQUILITY, HEALTH OR SAFETY. FURTHERMORE,
ALL CONTRACTORS, CRAFTSMEN OR LABORERS MUST TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE NOISE CAUSED BY THE
TOOLS CR APPARATUSES WHICH THEY USE. THIS RESTRICTION ALSO APPLIES TO 'ANY TYPE OF MOTOR USED FOR
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR OTHER PURPOSE. AS WELL AS TO ALL APPARATUSES, VENTILATORS AND MACHINES
hUN BY THESE MOTORS.
L3A/NOISE
"JUN 5, 1959 ORDINANCE BY THE PREFECT OF POLICE CONCERNING NOISE." HYGIENE ET
SECUPITE, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE. J., COHP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 E-GS 1267-1268 ID* 00893A
THIS ORDINANCE. ISSUED BY THE PBEFECT OF POLICE OF PABIS, LISTS NOISES WHICH ARE FORBIDDEN
IF THEY ARE UNNECESSARILY CAUSED. AMONG THESE ARE NOISES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM: WORK OF ANY
KIND ON THE PUBLIC STREETS; MOTOR VEHICLES TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS; FAULTY OR BADLY FUNCTIONING
MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKES OP OTHER PARTS; THE HANDLING OF OBJECTS SUCH AS HETAL SHEETS AND RODS, MILK
CANS, GASOLINE CANS, AND GARBAGE PAILS; AND FROM CARPET BEATING. AMONG NOISES FORBIDDEN f'NDER ALL
CIRCUMSTANCES APE THOSE RESULTING FROM: RAUCOUS, STRIDENT OR MUSICAL HOTOR VEHICLE HORNS; MOTOR
VEHICLES WITH NO SILENCING DEVICES; THE USE OF WHISTLES AND SIRENS; PABADES AFTER CERTAIN HOURS OF
THE EVENING; PUBLIC SINGING AND FIRING OF CJUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES. DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF DAY, RE-
STRICTIONS ARE ALSO PLACED ON NOISE FPOH INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS FROM MUSICAL INSTBUMENTS
AND RADIC, PHONOGRAPH AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.
L3A/NOISE
"APR 18, 1969 DECREE N. 69-380, CONCERNING SOUND INSULATION OF MACHINERY USED ON
OUTDOOR WORK SITES." HYGIENE ET SECURITY, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE, J., COHF. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1272 ID» 00894A
BY THIS DECREE THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS, THE MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR, THE MINISTER OP
EQUIPMENT AND HOUSING, AND THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY ARE GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY FOE SETTING
STANDARDS AND ISSUING ORDERS REGARDING THE USE OF SOUND INSULATION FOR MACHINERY USED ON
OUTDOOR KOFK SITES.
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LHA/NOI32
"APE 11, 1972 INTERHINISTEBIAL OBDEE ON THE RESTRICTION OF THE LEVEL OF AIRBORNE
NCISE ... BY COMPRESSED AI3 OMITS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23, N.
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"SEP 1U, 1972 DECREE ON THE LIMITATION OF SOUND LEVELS EMITTED BY CONSTPUCTION
MACHINERY AND ON THE APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT." NUISANCES ET ENVIBONNEHENT.
EPA
FRENCH 10/OC/72 PC,'.; 15 ID* 0089UC
THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE PROVISIONS OF THE SEP 14, 1972 DECREE ON THE LIMITATION OF SOUND
LEVELS EMITTED BY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND ON THE APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT. THESE DECREES,
PROMULGATED BY THE MINISTER FOR THE PBOTECTION OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND APPEARING IN
THE OCT U, 1972 ISSUE OF THE FRENCH LAV GAZETTE (JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA EEPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE),
ENDORSE IN TERMS OF THEIR NOISE EMISSION, IN KEEPING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE APR 11, 1972
DECREE, THE MOTORCOHPRESSORS OF THO SPECIFIED FIRMS.
LRA/NOISE
"OCT 2tt, 1959 DECREE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR TH
PREVENTION OF NOISE." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FHANCAISE.
EPA
FRENCH 10/29/59 PCS 10298-99 IDI 00895A
THE CENTRAL COMMISSION FOfe THE PREVENTION OF NOISE HAS AS ITS MISSION THE PROMOTION OF ALL
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MEASURES DESIGNED TO DIMINISH NOISE, ESPECIALLY IN BUILT-UP AREAS. THIS
DECREE LISTS THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND THE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH THEY REPRESENT.
LRA/NOISE
"OCT 25, 1962 ORDER CONCERNING THE MEASUREMENT OF NOISE PRODUCED BY MOTOR VE-
HICLES." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
EPA
FRENCH 11/15/62 PCS 11102-OU ID* 00896A
ARTICLE 1 OF THIS ORDER CONTAINS A TABLE LISTING THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVELS FOR VARI-
OUS TYPES OF MOTOR VEHICLES. ARTICLE 2 STIPULATES THAT MEASUREMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE BE CAR-
RIED OUT BY A LABORATORY APPROVED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION. ARTICLE 3
TEALS WITH STANDARDS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SILENCING DEVICES, AND ARTICLE U RE-
QUIRES THE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF EXHAUST CONTROL DEVICES. ARTICLE 5 PROHIBITS LOUD FOARING OF EN-
GINES AS HELL AS TAMPERING WITH EXHAUST DEVICES IN ORDER TO INCREASE NOISE LEVEL. ARTICLE 6 SPECI-
FIES TO WHAT EXTENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDER APPLY TO NEW AUTOMOBILES AND TO THOSE ALREADY IN
OPERATION. APPENDED TO THE ORDER IS A LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS ON THE MEASUREMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
NOISE. SECTIONS DEAL WITH APPARATUSES, CONDITIONS AND METHODS FOR TESTING, AND THE INTERPRETATION
CP RESULTS. A FURTHER SECTION DEALS WITH TESTS TO BE RUN ON REPLACEMENT SILICENCING DEVICES.
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L3A/NOISE
"HOV 17. 1966 CIRCULAR ON MODIFICATIONS TO DEPARTMENTAL HEALTH REGULATIOHS."
JCURUAL CFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE PRANCAISE, V. 1966.
EPA
FRENCH 12/14/66 PCS 10946-47 [Dl 01059A
AIR
THIS CIRCULAR HOCIFIES ARTICLES 103, AHONG OTHEPS, OF THE HAY 24, 1963 CIRCULAR. THE FIRST
PARAGRAPH OF THE AMENDED ARTICLE CONCERNS THE USE OF SMOKE USED TO KEEP CECHARDS AND VINYARDS FREE
OF FROST WITH THE VIEW OF MITIGATING THE AIR POLLUTION THAT SUCH AN OPERATION ENTAILS. THE SECOND
PARAGRAPH OF THE AMENDED ARTICLE, DESIGNED TO REINFORCE THE ANTI-NOISE MEASURES OF THE MAY 28, 1961
HEALTH REGULATIONS, ENUMERATES ACTIVITIES WHERE NOISE IS GENERATED AND FORBIDS SUCH NOISE WHEN IT
rESULTS FROM A LACK OF PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. AHONG THE ACTIVITIES CITED ARE THE ON-STREET REPAIR
OF MOTOR VEHICLES, STREET DEMONSTRATIONS, FACTORY WHISTLES, AND VARIOUS ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS.
LHA/NOISE
"APR 12, 1969 DECREE
HYGIENE MEASURES . .
FEENCH
EXTENDING . . . THE JUL 10, 1913 DECREE ON PROTECTIVE
JOURNAL OPFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, V. 1969.
EPA
04/20/69 PCS 3908 IDI 01060A
THIS DECREE, ISSUED IN THE NAME OF THE PRIME MINISTER BY THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS, DEALS
WITH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND EXTENDS. IN SO FAR AS THE PROTECTION OF WORKERS AGAINST
THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF NOISE IS CONCERNED THE PROVISIONS OF THE JUL 10, 1913 DECREE (AS AMENDED) ON
GENERAL PROTECTIVE AND HYGIENIC MEASURES APPLICABLE TO ALL INSTALLATIONS SUBJECT TO IT. THE DECREE
REQUIRES THE MANAGERS OF ESTABLISHMENTS TO MAINTAIN THE INTENSITY OF THE NOISE WHICH WORKERS MUST
TOLERATE AT LEVELS COMPATIBLE'WITH THEIR HEALTH. IN DOING SO, THE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO REDUCE
THE INTENSITY AT THE SOURCE, INSULATE NOISY WORK AREAS, SOUND-PROOF PREMISES, AND TAKE OTHER APPRO-
PRIATE ACTION. THE INSPECTOR OF LABOR MAY REQUIRE MANAGERS TO HAVE THE TOTAL NOISE INTENSITY MEA-
SURED BY AN AGENCY APPROVED BY MINISTERIAL ORDER AT THE COSTS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT CONCERNED.
LRA/NOISE
"NOV 30, 1972 CIRCULAR (SOCIAL AFFAIRS) ON THE PROTECTION OF WORKERS AGAINST THE
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF NOISE." NUISANCES ET EtfVIRONNEHENT.
EPA
FRENCH 03/00/73 PCS 16 IDi 01063A
THIS ARTICLE, LOCATED 'IN THE LEGAL DATA COLUMN OF THE FEENCH ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL "NUISANCES
£7 ENVIEONNEMENT." SUHHABIZES THE TEXT CF THE NOV 30. 1972 CIRCULAR LETTEE OH NOISE POLLUTION
ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS. THE CIRCULAR, CALLING ATTENTION TO THE EFFECTS OF
NOISE ON WOBKESS, INSISTS UPON AN INTENSIFICATION OP AGGREGATE AND SPECTRAL NOISE MEASUREMENTS AT
WOFK ENVIRONMENTS.
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f.?.A/NOI5E
"AUG 17. 1972 DECREE ON THE LICENSING OF A LABORATORY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEASOBIN
OF SOUND INTENSITY PRIOR TO ENDORSEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY." NUISANCES ET ENVIRONNEMENT.
EPA
PBENCH 10/00/72 PCS 15 IDt 01075A
THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES TDK (IAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AUG 17, 1972 DECREE ON THE LICENSING OF A
LABORATORY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEASURING OF SOUND INTENSITY PBIOR TO ENDORSEMENT OF CONSTBUCTION
MACHINERY. THIS DECREE, PiiUHULGATBD BY THE MINISTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT AND APPEARING IN THE SEP 2, 1972 ISSUE OF THE FRENCH LAW GAZETTE (JOURNAL OFFICIEL
DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISK). AUTHOBIZES THE NATIONAL COMPANY FOR THE TEXTING OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
EQUIPMENT (SOCIETY NATIONALS D'ESSAIS DE MATERIELS DE GESIE CIVIL SNEMAG) TO CARRY OUT SOUND
INTENSITY MEASUREMENTS PRELIMINARY TO THE GOVERNMENT APPBOVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY IN TERMS
OF ITS SOISE EMISSION.
LBA/PESTICIDES
LAW NO. 525 OF NOV. 2. 19U3, ON THE CONTROL OF ANTIPARASITICS USED IN
AGRICULTURE. JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE L'ETAT FRANCAIS
EPA
FRENCH 11/01/43 PCS 23U1-23U2 ID* 00662A
THIS LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OR FREE DISTRIBUTION OF ANTIPABASITIC PRODUCTS SUCH AS ANTISEPTICS,
ANTICRYPTOGAMICS AND HERBICIDES, FOR USE IN AGRICULTDRE WITHOUT PRIOR APPBOVAL.
LPA/?ES:iCIDES
DECREE NO. U6-1905 OF NOV. 19, 19U8, ON THE IMPORTATION, STORAGE AND TRADE
IN POISONS. JOURNAL OFFICIEL 01 LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 11/28/
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LAW NO. 63-762 MODIFYING THE NOV. 2. 19U3. LAW ON THE CONTROL OF ANTIPABASITICS
USED IN AGRICULTURE. BULLETIN LEGISLATIV DALLEZ
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/00 PCS 112 IDI 00662C
THIS LAW OP JULY 30, 1963. AMENDING THE 1943 LAW. MAKES SUBJECT TO PUNISHMENT THOSE PEBSOSS.
ACTING IN EAC FAITH, WHO FAIL TO PLACE ON LABELS OF ANTIPABASITIC PRODUCTS, AUTHORIZED FOB USE IN
AGRICULTURE, 1HE PRECAUTIONS THAT USERS OF THESE SUBSTANCES BUST TAKE.
LEA/PESTICIDES
CONDITIONS FOR THE USE IN AGRICULTURE OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCES. JOURNAL
OFFICIEL DE LA 8EPUBLICUE FRANCAISE
EPA .
FRENCH 10/16/65 PGS 9172-9173 IDt 00662D
THIS ORDER PROHIBITS THE DELIVERY AND USE OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCES IN AGRICULTURE IN EXCESS OP
THE HAXIKUM ALLOWABLE CONCENTRATIONS. THE ORDER SPECIFIES THOSE CONCENTRATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR
THEIR USE.
LRA/PESTICIDES
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LRA/PESTICIDES
LP.A/PKSTICIDES
"JUN 1, 1971 ORDER OF THE MINISTER OF AGBICrjLTDRE ON THE APPLICATION OF PLANT
PESTICIDE PRODUCTS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23. N. 1.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, C0.1P. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 73-74 IDI 00662F
THIS OFDEfi, REPEALING THE JAN 11, 1956 CRLER, AS AMENDED, ON THE APPLICATION OF FEST CONTROL
PRODUCTS, SETS FORTH CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS AS COVERED BY THE NOV 2, 1943
LAN. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORDER REQUIRES PERSONS USING THESE PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS TO TAKE ALL
POSSIBLE MEASURES TO PREVENT THEIR DISPERSAL IK THE DIRECTION OF INHABITED AREAS. POTABLE HATER
SOURCES, CROPS NOT INTENDED FOR PESTICIDE TREATMENT, FISHING HATERS, APIARIES, AND CERTAIN
BREEDING, GAME, HUNTING AND NATURE RESERVES. THE FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS ORDER APPEARS
IN THE JOUPNAL OPFICIEL DE LA HEPUELIQUE FRARCAISE, JUN 5, 1971, PP. 5113-5U10.
"AUG 6, 1971 ORDER ... ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE HOLDING, OFFERING FOR SALE AND
SALE OF CERTAIN CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL SDESTANCES . . ." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 23, N. 1.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCHP. EPA
ENGLISH OC/00/72 FSS 75-76 ID* 00662G
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY TH.E MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SOCIAL SECURITY CONCERNING THE HOLDING, OFFERING FOR SALE, AND SALE OF CERTAIN CHEKICAL OR
BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY BE CANCEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH, ADDS ORGANO-CHLCHINE COMPOUNDS
AND ORGANOPHOSPKOROUS PESTICIDES TO THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES CITED IN THE AUG 13, 1965 DECREE N.
65-692 (AS AMENDED BY THE JUN 6, .1969 DECREE). IT ALSO ADDS ANTIBIOTIC SUBSTANCES INJECTED
THF.OUGH THE KILK DUCTS INTO ANIMALS INTENDED FOE HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THE FRENCH-LANGDAGE ORIGINAL
OF THIS ORDER APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, AUG 9, 1971, P. 8248.
LRA/PESTICIDES
LAK NC. 72-1139 OF DEC 22, 1972, EXTENDING . . . THE NOV 2, 1943, LAW ON
PESTICIDE CONTROL .... JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REFDBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 12/23/72 PGS 11349-350 ID* 00662H
This L6W PROHIBITS THE SALE OH DISTRIBUTION OF A NUMBER OF SPECIFIED GROUPS OF PESTICIDES
PRODUCTS FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE WITHOUT EXPRESS GOVERNMENT PERMISSION. THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE MAINTAIN A REGISTER OF APPROVED PRODUCTS AND THAT SUCH APPROVED PESTICIDES
BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DECREE OF MAY 11, 1937.
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COCES DE LA SECURITE SOCIALE (COOES ON NATIONAL H5AL1H SERVICES).
EPA
FPENCH OC/OC/70 PGS 92U-927 ID» 00662J
P 990-1011
THIS CODE CONTAINS GENERAL PROVISIONS DEALING KITH PESTICIDES AND OTHER POISONOUS SUBSTANCES.
IT REGULATES THE IMPORTATION. EXPORTATION, SALE, STORAGE AND USE OF THESE SUBSTANCES. SPECIFIC
PROVISIONS VARY, DEPENDING ON WHETHEF THE SUBSTANCES ARE DESTINED FOB COMMERCE, INDUSTRY. MEDICINE,
OR AGRICULTURE. THE CODE DIVIDES THE SUBSTANCES INTO THREE CATEGORIES: TqXIC PRODUCTS, NAPCOTICS,
AND OTHER CANCEROUS PRODUCTS. IT FOPBIDS THE USE OF PESTICIDES IN AGRICULTURE EXCEPT UNDER
CONDITIONS SET BY THE HINISTSY OF AGRICULTURE.
LRA/RADIATION
"DECREE N. 66-150 OF JUtl 20, 1966, CONCERNING GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR PROTECTION
FROM RADIATION." HYGIENE 6 SECURITE, 11TH EC.
PLUYETTE, J., COUP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1046-1060 ID* 00667A
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DECREE IS TO ESTABLISH GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR PROTECTION FROH F.ADIATION. IT
APPLIES TO ACTIVITIES WHICH NIGHT LEAD TO EXPOSURE TO RADIATION, ESPECIALLY TO THE MANUFACTURE,
TREATMENT, HANDLING, USE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OR NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES. THE EXERCISE OF THE ABOVE-BENTIONED ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT EITHER TO PRIOR DECLARATION
OR TO AUTHORIZATION IN ADVANCE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OP CERTAIN CASES ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 3. FOUR
APPENDIXES TO THE DECREE DEAL WITH TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS OF RADIATION.
LEA/RADIATION
"DEC 11, 1963 DECREE N. 63-1228 ON NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS."
REPUBLIQOE FRANCAISE, V. 1963.
FRENCH
12/1U/63 PGS 11092-9U
JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA
EPA
ID* 00667B
THIS DECREE, ISSUED BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE BASIS OF A REPORT BY THE MINISTER FOR SCIEN-
TIFIC RESEARCH ON ATOMIC AND SPACE HATTERS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER MINISTERS, ENUMERATES THE TYPES OF
NUCLiA?. 5EACTORS AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS FOR BHICH A LICENSE FROM THE MINISTER CF PUBLIC HLTH.
AND POPULATION IS REQUIRED. IT FURTHER ESTABLISHES AS INTEHBINISTERIAL COMMITTEE ON VOCLEAR INSTAL-
LATIONS AND SPECIFIES ITS MEMBERSHIP. THE COMMITTEE RENCERS ADVICE ON REQUESTS TC ESTABLISH OR
MODIFY NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS. THE DECREE REQUIRES THAT THESE INSTALLATIONS EE INSPECTED BY REPRE-
SENTATIVES OF TH2 CENTRAL DEPARTMENT FOR PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION. THESE REPRESENTA-
TIVES ASE CHARGED WITH INSPECTING FOE RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BUILDINGS
BAKIHG UF THE INSTALLATION.
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LEA/RADIATION
"DECREE K. 67-226 OF HAI-. 15, 1967, OH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HIl.KX CONCERNING PRO-
TECTION OF HOBKERS FKOC! THE DAHGERS OF IONIZIHG a.tjlATICN." HYCIENE 5 SECUHITE, 11TH ED.
JLUYET7E, J., COne. ETA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1060-1099 IDI OC667C
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS DECREE APPLY TO SECTIONS OF THE FRENCH I.ABOfi CODE CONCEBNINS PERSONNEL
EXPOSED TO RADIATION. MITII EXCEPTIONS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE I. THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE II CONCERN
ALL OPERATIONS WHICH MIGHT LEAD TO RADIATION CONTAHIHATION HAZARDS. IN ORDER TO PROTECT WOBKEBS
FROH RADIATION, RESTRICTED ZONES MUST BE ESTABLISHED ABODND THE SOURCE OF RADIATION AND THESE ZONES
LIMITED TO WORKERS MEETING SPECIFIC MEDICAL P.EO.OIREHENTS. TITLE II DEALS WITH PARTICULAR SOURCES OF
RADIATION. THE TESHS AND EXPRESSIONS USED IN THE APPLICATION OF THIS DECREE AND SUBSEQUENT ORDERS
OF APR 16, 19, 20, 22, 23 AND 2<*, 1968, ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE APPENDIXES. THESE ORDERS, HADE PUR-
SUANT TO THE DECREE DEAL WITH, AMONG OTHER THINGS: GENERAL. METHODS OF RADIATION CONTROL; THE USE OF
DOSIMETEPS IN MEASURING ANL CONTROLLING EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO RADIATION AND THE INSTITUTIONS RESPON-
SIBLE FCF RADIATION CONTROL. THESE ORDERS APPEAR IN "HYGIENE AND SECURITE," 11TH ED., PP. 1100-
1119.
LRA/FADIATION
"APR 20. 1968 ORDER OF THE INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT GENERATING IONIZING RADIATION
AND THEIR PBOTECTIVE DEVICES." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 221 ID* 00667D
THIS OSDEH. ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS SETS THE FREQUENCY OF THE PERIODIC INSPEC-
TIONS OF SEALED SOURCES OF RADIATION, INSTALLATIONS, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT GENERATING IONIZING
RADIATIONS AND THE INSPECTIONS OF ASSOCIATED P30TECTIVE DEVICES, AS PRESCRIBED IN THE BAR 15, 1967
DECREE N. 67-228. FIXED EQUIPMENT IS TO BE INSPECTED EVERY THREE YEARS; MOBILE EQUIPMENT, EV2RY TWO
YEARS; AND SEALED SOURCES AND THEIS INSTALLATIONS, EVERY YEAR. THE FRENCH LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS
ORDER APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, JON 8, 1968, P. 5195.
LfiA/HADIATION
"APPROVAL OF CONTROL METHODS ELABORATED BY THE CONTROL
DEPARTMENT AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUDLIQUE FRANCAISE.
EPA
FRENCH 06/08/68 PGS 5U91-5U94 ID* 00667E '
THIS OEDEE, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS OUTLINES METHODS WORKED CUT BY THE CONTROL
DEPARTMENT FOR PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION FOR EFFECTING CONTROL MEASURES PRESCRIBED IN
THE HAS 15, 1967 DECREE N. 67-228. PROVISIONS ARE GIVEN FOR THE CONTROL OF RADIATION SOURCES AND
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ELECTBIC DEVICES FOR THE GENERATION OF IONIZING RADIATION, SEALED 6 UNSEALED
SOURCES, AMBIENT 3ADIATION AND RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF THE WORK AREA.
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LRA/RADIATION
"APR 19, 1966 OBDER . . . CONDITIONS GOVERNING "HE USE OF INDIVIDUAL DOSI-
METERS ... TO MONITOR THE DOSE EQUIVALENTS SECLIVED 3Y WORKERS." INT. DIG. HLTH.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHF. EPA
ENGLISH 00/GC'/69 PG5 221 ID» 00667F
LEG., V. 20.
THIS OBDER, ISSUED BY THE HINISTEP. OP SOCIAL AFFAIRS, SETS THE CONDITIONS FOB THE USE OF INDI-
VIDUAL DOSIMETERS IN THE MONITORING CF DCSE EQUIVALENTS RECEIVED BY WOBKEBS DIBECTLY ASSIGNED TO
WOBK WITH RADIATION AND MHO ABE SUBJECT TO THE DANCES OF EXTERNAL IRRADIATION. THE ANNEX TO THIS
ORDER PROVIDES DATA ON WHEN INDIVIDUAL DOSIMETERS APE TO BE USED, ON THE SELECTION CF APPROPRIATE
DOSIME7RIC METHODS, AND ON THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FOB THE APPLICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC DOSIMETRY.
THE ORIGINAL FRENCH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF THIS ORDER APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE
FRAHCAISE, JUN 8, 1968, P. 5U9tt-5tt95.
"ORDER OF NOV 27. 1968, ON APPROVAL OF INSTITUTIONS QUALIFIED TO UNDERTAKE CONTROL
FOR PROTECTION OF HOBKEHS FROM IONIZING RADIATION." HYGIENE ET SECORITE, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE, J., CORP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1128-1129 ID# 00667G
THIS ORDER AUTHORIZES 11 ORGANIZATIONS TO UNDERTAKE, FOB A CONDITIONAL THREE-YEAB PERIOD, CON-
TROLS FOR PROTECTION OF WORKERS FBOH IONIZING BADIATION. SIMILAR ORDERS EXTENDING SUCH APPROVAL TO
OTHEB ORGANIZATIONS ABE FOUND IN "HYGIENE ET SECURITE," 11TH ED., PP. 1129-1130.
LRA/RADIAT10K
"ORDER OF APB 23, 1969, CONCERNING APPROVAL OF APPARATUSES AND INSTALLATIONS USING
IONIZING BADIATION FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES." HYGIENE 6 S£CURITE, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE, J.t CONP. EPA
.FRENCH CO/00/71 PCS 1130-1131* ID* 00667H
THIS OSDEE STIPULATES THAT INDIVIDUAL PRACTITIONERS CR ESTABLISHMENTS USING RADIATION FOR DIAG-
NOSIS OH TREATMENT MUST OBTAIN PESBISSION FOR THE USE THEfiEOF. TITLE I COVERS GENERAL POINTS SUCH
AS: HOW AND TO WHOB REQUESTS FOR USING APPARATUSES AND INSTALLATIONS WHICH USE RADIATION MUST BE
MADE; WHAT STANDARDS THESE INSTALLATIONS MUSI MEET;- THE PERIODIC CONTROL OF THE DEVICES; AND THE
ACTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN SUCH DEVICES ARE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ORDER CONTAIN
PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO THE US? OF MACHINES FOB DENTAL OR MEDICAL X-RAY DIAGNOSIS AND TO INSTALLA-
TIONS FCS MEDICAL X-RAY THERAPY. FURTHER IKSTHDCTIONS FEKTINEiiT TG THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORDER
APPEAR IN "CIRCULAR L27TES B. 1C5S CF JUL 17, 1969 CCHCESNING APPROVAL OF APPABATUSES AND INSTALLA-
TIONS USING IONIZING BADIATION FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES" (SEE "HYGIENE & SECDBITE, 11TH ED., PP. 1134-
1137).
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LRA/HADIATION
"08DEH OF APR 2«, 1970 EELATIHG TO ELECTHIC GENERATORS OF IONIZING RADIATION TO BE
USED FOB MEDICAL PURPOSES." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA -.2POBLIQUE FBANCAISE.
EPA
FSENCH 05/29/70 PCS 500U IDI 00667J
THIS CEDES STIPULATES THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC GENERATORS OF IONIZING RADIATION FOR
MEDICAL PURPOSES, rfHICH EMPLOY MORE,THAN 50G KEY OF ENERGY, IS SUBJECT TO PRELIMINARY AUTHORIZATION
FROM THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH,'TO BE GRANTED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE NATIONAL COMMISSION
FOB HOSPITAL ESTABLISHMENTS. AN APPENDIX DETAILS THE MANNER IN WHICH APPLICATION FOR SUCH AUTHORI-
ZATION RUST BE MADE.
LRA/RADIATICN
"MAR 13, 1973 DECREE CONCERNING THE HIGHER COUNCIL ON NUCLEAR SAFETY AND THE CEN-
TRAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAFETY OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS." INDUSTRIES ATOHIQUES ET SPATIALES.
EPA
FRENCH 06/00/73 PCS 93-94 IDI 00667K
THIS DECREE ESTABLISHES WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT" A HIGHER COUNCIL ON NUCLEAR SAFETY (CONSEIL SUPERIBUR DE LA SURETE NUCLEAIBE). THE MISSION OF
THE COUNCIL EXTENDS TO ALL MATTERS RELEVANT TO THE MINISTRY DEALING WITH THE SAFETY OF NUCLEAR IN-
STALLATIONS, INCLUDING THE ISSUING OF RECOHHENDATIOHS AND THE EVALUATION OF THE OVERALL RESULTS OP
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CENTRAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAFETY OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS (SERVICE CENTRAL DE
LA SURETE CES INSTALLATIONS NUCLEAIRES), WHICH DEPARTMENT IS ALSO SET UP BY THIS DECREE. THE DE-
PARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STUDY, DEFINITION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY IN MATTERS OF NU-
CLEAR SAFETY. THB DECREE DETAILS THE FUNCTIONS AND THE COMPOSITION OF BOTH THE COUNCIL AND THE DE-
PARTMENT. THE CENTRAL CEPARTMENT 15 LIKEWISE LOCATED iilTHIN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUS-
TRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
LRA/HADIATION
"ORCES OF AUG 21, 1967, CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION FOB PROTEC-
TION FPOH IONIZING RADIATION." HYGIENE 6 SECURITE, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTF., J.. COHP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1120 ID* 00669A
THIS OECER ESTABLISHES A COKMiSSION CHARGZD WITH STUDYING QUESTIONS CONCERNING PROTECTION FROM
IONIZING RADIATION AT THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS. IT CONSISTS OF 18 BEBBERS REPRESENTING CON-
CERNED AGENCIES.
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60 =:—-~ -- •
"ORDER OF NOV 13, 1956, CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRAL SERVICE FOR PRO-
TECTION FROM IONIZING RADIATION." HYGIENE C SECURITY, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE. J., COMP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PGS 1121 IDS 00670A
THIS OEDER ESTABLISHES A CENTRAL SERVICE FOR PROTECTION FFOM IONIZING RADIATION AT THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF HYGIENE. IT IS INTENDED TO TEST MEANS USED FOB PROTECTION FROH RADIATION AND IS AU-
THORIZED TO ESTABLISH LABORATORIES FOR THIS PURPOSE.
LRA/RADIATION
"ORDER OF JAN 6. 1959, CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LABORATORY OF MEASUREMENT
AND CONTROL OF IONIZING RADIATION IN THE HORK ENVIRONMENT." HYGIENE 6 SECURITE, 11TH ED.
PLUYETTE, J., COHP. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/71 PCS 1121-1122 IDI 00670B
THIS ORDER, AMENDED ON APR 7, 1959 ANC OCT 1, 1967, SETS UP THE LASORATORY OF MEASUREMENT AND
CONTROL OF IONIZING RADIATION IN THE HORK ENVIRONMENT AND BRIEFLY DESCRIBES ADBINISTBATIVE AND
FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF ITS OPERATIONS. FURTHER DETAILS OF THE LABORATORY'S FUNCTIONS, ESPECIALLY ITS
CONTROL OF THE DOSIMETERS USED BY VARIOUS BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO DETERBINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH
WORKERS ARE EXPOSED TO RADIATION, ABE CONTAINED IN TiO "CIRCULAR LETTERS": (1) "CIRCULAR LETTER
N. 94 OF OCT 10, 1960 CONCERNING THE PDNCTION OF THE LABORATORY OF HEASURBHENT OF CONTROL OF IONIZ-
ING RADIATION UNDES RORKING CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY ORDER OF JAN 6, 1959" 6 (2) "CIRCULAR LETTER
T. B. U3/61 (VI) - 36 OF APR 21, 196U," WHICH AMENDS THE EARLIER LETTER. BOTH OF THESE "CIRCULAR
LETTERS" APPEAR IN "HYGIENE BT SECURITE," 11TH ED., PP. 1123-1128.
LRA/HADIATION
"05DEP. OF JUN 22, 1970, LISTING OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING SPECIAL MEDICAL SUPERVISION.
JOURNAL CFFICIEL.
EPA
FRENCH . 09/12/70 PGS 8532-6533 ID« 00676A
AMONG THE OCCUPATIONS LISTED AS SEQUIRING SPECIAL MEDICAL SUPERVISION ARE THOS2 INVOLVING ilORK
WITH X-GAYS AND RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS.
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61
"DECREE OF SE? 1, 1972. CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEFEHSE CO??S FOE CIVIL-
IAN PROTECTION." JOURNAL OFPICIEL DE LA REPUBLIC..^ . 2ANCAISE.
EPA
FRENCH 09/06/72 PCS 9611 ICf 00677A
THIS DECREE, ISSUED BY THE PRIME MINISTER, CONCERNS THE CREATION iHD ORGANIZATION OP A DEFENSE
CORPS FOP CIVILIAN PROTECTION. IN THE FIELD OF PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION. THIS BODY IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR DETECTING RADIOACTIVITY, GIVING THE ALARM IN CASE 0? NUCLEAR WARFARE, AND FOR
CARRYING OUT THE PROCESS OF RADIOACTIVE DECONTAMINATION.
LRA/PADIATION
"PU3LIC HEALTH CODE." CODES DE LA SECURITE SOCIALE. CE LA SAMTE POBLIQUE, DE LA
MUTUALITE. DE LA FAfllLLE ET DB L'AIDE SCCIALE, 6TH EC.
EPA
FPENCH 00/00/70 PGS 325 ID* 00678A
PP. 926-927, 1010-1013
ARTICLES L. 4U-1 TO L. 44-3 APPLY TO THE HARKBTING, USE AND STORAGE OF NATURAL RADIOACTIVE ELE-
MENTS AND RESTRICT THEIn USE OF THE HUMAN BODY TO DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PURPOSES. ARTI-
CLES L. 631 TO L. 6"0 PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS AND SET UP A
INTEENINISTERIAL COMMISSION TO HAKE DECISIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF SUCH ELEMENTS. ARTICLES
R. 5230 TO R. 5238 DETAIL THE COMPOSITION, ADMINISTRATION AND FUNCTION OP THE INTERHINISTERIAL COM-
MISSION .
LRA/RADIATION
"SEP 8, 1967 CIRCULAR ... ON THE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNISG POTABLE WATERS
AND EDIBLE ICE." JOURNAL OFPICIEL DE LA REPOBLIQUE FRANCAISE, V. 1967.
EPA
FRENCH 09/30/67 PGS 9641 1C* 00678B
HATER
THIS CIRCULAR, SENT BY THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS TO DEPAETKENT DIRECTORS CONCERNED WITH
HYGIENE ANE SOCIAL ACTION TO AMEND THE MAR 15, 1962 CIRCULAR, STIPULATES THAT LABORATORIES APPROVED
FOR THE PEPFORMANCE OF TESTS TO ASCERTAIN THE PRESENCE OF RACIOACTIVt ELEMENTS AND THE ACTIVITY OP
POTASSIUM IN POTABLE WATER & EDIBLE ICE MUST HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF ACCURATELY MEASURING THE TOTAL
BETA ACTIVITY. THE RESULTS OF THESE MEASUREMENTS MAY OliLY BE REGARDED AS VALID WHEN METHODS WERE
EMPLOYEE THAT FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS SET FOETH BY THE CEST3AL DEPARTMENT FOR PROTECTION AGAIHST
IONIZING RADIATION.
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LRA/RADIATION
"APPLICATION OF ARTICLE L. 25-1 OF THE PUBLIC HEALT:! CODE (POTABLE WATERS)."
JOURNAL CFFICIEL DE LA iiEP'JELIQUE FHANCAISE, V. lOi'.'
EPA
FSENCH 09/3C/67 PCS 96^1 IDI 00678C
HATES
THIS DECREE ABENDS APTICLE L. 25-1 OF THE AOG 10, 1961 PUBLIC HEALTH CODE BY STIPULATING THAT
POTABLE WATERS SHOULD NOT HAVE A DEGREE OF RADIOACTIVITY HIGHER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY REGULATIONS
IN FO&CE AND BY REQUIRING THAT THE EXAMINATION OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS BE PERFORHED BY LABORATORIES
APPROVED BY THE MINISTER GF SOCIAL AFFAIRS IN ACCOFDASCE WITH ADVICE F80R THE CENTRAL DEPT. FOB
PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION. THIS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COOPDINATION OF
MEASURES ANC THE CENTRALIZATION OF RESULTS. THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS IN CHARGE OF
CARRYING OUT THIS DECREE.
LRA/RADIATION
"NOV 10, 1967 ORDER ON QUALIFICATIONS OF DOCTORS USING ARTIFICIAL RADIOACTIVE ELE-
MENTS IN UNSEALED SOURCES FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
EPA
FRENCH 11/23/67 PCS 11<»17 ID# 00678D
THIS ORDER STIPULATED THAT DOCTORS UHO WISH TO E2 AUTHORIZED BY THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS
TO USE ARTIFICIAL RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS IN UNSEALED SOURCES MUST EITHER BE ABLE TO SHOW THAT THEY
HAVE RECEIVED SANCTIONED TRAINING IN THE USE OF SUCH ELEMENTS, BE IN POSSESSION OF MINISTERIAL
AUTHORIZATION, OR BE ABLE TO CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE HAD FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN USING RADIO-
ACTIVE ELEMENTS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES. AN ORDER AMENDING SOME OF THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS UNDEE WHICH
DOCTORS MAY RECEIVE AUTHORIZATION APPEARS IN THE "JOURNAL OFFICIEL" FOR NOV 10, 1968, PP. 10537-
10533.
LRA/RADIATION
"TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS DANGEROUS
MATERIALS, 1963, N. 18." JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA BEP03LIQUE FHANCAISE, V. 1963.
EPA
FRENCH 08/29/63 PCS 7902-18 ID* 01073A
THIS OPDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC W06KS ANC TRANSPORT, SETS REGULATIONS GOVERNING TH
TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, DEFINES AND ENDMEBA7ES THESE MATERIALS, AND SETS FOBTH THE RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR THE PACKAGING, DISPATCH, HANDLING, LOADING, AND CONVEYANCE OF THESE MATERIALS BY
FOAD, RAIL, AND WATERWAY. ANNEX 1 LISTS. AMONG CTHEE THINGS, ACTIVITY-MASS RATIOS. THE CLASSIFICA-
TION OF FAEIC-ISOTOPES BY THEIR TOXICITY, ALLOWABLE CONCENTRATION LEVELS, AND THE SAFE DISTANCES TO
be. KAINTf.INEC BETWEEN THE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AB3 PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THEIR HANDLING AND TRANS-
PORT. ANNEX II LISTS STANDARD DATA FOR THE COMPOSITION OF PACKAGES CONTAINING FISSILE MATERIALS.
ANNEX ii OF.OVIDES A SAMPLE DISPATCH DOCUMENT TO BE USHD IN THE SHIPMENT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
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"JDL 3, 1961 CIRCULAR CF THE HIBISTEB OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION ON THE MEDI-
CAL USE CF ABTIFICIAL RADIOELBNESTS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEU.. V. 14.
• ORLC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COBP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 418 iDI 01074A
SENT TO PREFECTS AND THE HEALTH DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS, THIS CIRCULAR SETS, PENDING PUBLICA-
TION Of REGULATIONS, ROLES FOE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL RADIOELEHENTS CONTAINED IN UNSEALED SOURCES
>.'JZ FOE THE PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO EE CARRIED OUT IN INSTALLATIONS USING THESE BADIOEL2HENTS. THE
C1FCULAP. APPLIES PRIHAaiLY TO MEDICAL FACILITIES. THE FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS CIRCULAR
APPEALS IN 3ECUEIL DES TEXTES OFFICIELS INTERRESANT LA SANTE PUBLIQUE ET LA POPULATION, H. 28, 1961
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"DECREE N. 66-8U1 OF NOV 10. 1963. AMENDING THE PENAL CODE AND BELATED TO DEPOSIT
ING OF DIRT, DETRITUS AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS." JOURNAL OFFICIEL CE LA BEPOBLIQOE F3ANCAISE.
EPA
FRENCH 11/16/66 PCS 9963 IDI 00809A
THIS DECREE STIPULATES THAT ANYONE IIHO ABANDONS, DEPOSITS OB DISCARDS SOLID WASTE MATERIALS
CF ANY KIND. WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. IN PLACES WHICH DO HOT BELONG TO Hltl IS SUBJECT TC P3KISHHENT
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE B. 38 OF THE PENAL CODE.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"CIRCULAR LETTER OF HAY 2V, 1963, CONCERNING DEPARTMENTAL SANITARY RULES." J003NA
OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
EPA
FF.ENCH 09/24/63 PCS 8592-8593 IDf 00810A
ALSO PP. 8600-8601
WAIEF
THIS LETTER. ISSUED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE I OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, CONTAINS MODEL RULES FOR
TH£ GUIDANCE CF PREFECTS IN ISSUING GENERAL SANITARY RULES FOB APPLICATION IN THE COHBUBES OF
THEI3. DEPARTMENTS. ARTICLES 7 TO 11 DEAL ilTH PROVISIONS FOB DISPOSING OF TBASH IN NEBLY BUILT
CR RENOVATED DWELLINGS. ARTICLES 80 TO 96 CONTAIN PROVISIONS DEALING WITH SUCH GENERAL ASPECTS
OF HASTE DISPOSAL AS THE TRANSPORTATION OF WASTE MATERIALS, THE COLLECTION OF TBASH, AND THE
DISPOSAL OF THE CARCASSES OP DEAD ANIMALS. THESE RULES WEBE AMENDED ON JUN 11, 1964 (SEE
"JOURNAL OFFICIEL," OF JUN 16, 1964, P. 5174).
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PAGE 64
"APR 1U, 1962 CIRCULAR ON THE REMOVAL ANC TREATMENT OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE." JOURNAL
OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, V. 1962.
EPA
FRENCH. C5/02/62 PCS UU51-4U60 IDI OlObMA
THIS CIRCULAR, SENT TO PREFECTS THROUGHOUT FRANCE JOINTLY BY THE MINISTERS OF INTERIOR, OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION, AND OF CONSTRUCTION. OFFERS BECOMMENDATIONS FOB THE REMOVAL AND
TREATMENT CF HOUSEHOLD WASTES, ESPECIALLY ANC IN LIGHT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY, FOR THE COORDINATION
SPECIFICATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THESE ACTIVITIES. THE CIRCULAR COVERS THE DEFINITION,
COMPOSITION, AND PROPERTIES OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE; THE DISCHARGE CF REFUSE INTO WATER BODIES; THE
LUMPING OF UNTREATED WASTES; CONTROLLED DISCHARGES; AGRICULTURAL USE; INCINERATION; AND A
COMPARISON OF METHODS. THE ANNEXES DISCUSS THE RATING OF SAMPLES, THE ASCERTAINMENT OF ORGANIC
SUBSTANCES. THE DETERMINATION OF THE CALORIFIC FACTOR, REGULATIONS FOR THE MONITORED DISCHARGE OF
HOUSEHOLD PEFUSE, AND REQUIREMENTS THAT KAY BE PUT ON REFUSE INCINERATORS AND REFUSE FERMENTATION
KOFKS.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"JAN 30, 1973 CIRCULAR ON THE COLLECTION ANC TREATMENT OF URBAN REFUSE." POLLUTION
A7r.OSEHEFIQU2, V. 15.
EPA
FRENCH 03/00/73 PCS 74 ID* 01065A
THIS CIRCULAR, SIGNED BY THE MINISTER IN CHARGE OF THE PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT AND BY OTHER CONCERNED MINISTERS, CONTAINS GENERAL OBSERVATIONS OH THE COLLECTION AND
TREATMENT CF URBAN REFUSE. WHILE THE BEANS OF COLLECTION HAY VARY, THE FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION
SHOULD NOT EE LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK, A SCHEDULE FACILITATED THROUGH THE USE OF SEALED
CONTAINERS AND REFUSE BAGS. THE CIRCULAR ALSO POINTS OUT THAT THE TREATMENT OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE
IS PREFERABLE TO INCINERATION WHEN THE SALE OF TREATED REFUSE CAN DEFRAY THE COSTS OF
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT. SUCH SALES ARE ALSO ABETTED BY SELECTIVE COLLECTION, I.E., BY TYPE OF
REFUSE: PA.PEn, METAL, GLASS, ETC. THE CIRCULAR ALSO. DISCUSSES THE FEASIBILITY OF
DEPARTMENT-HIDE SERVICES TO LEND TECHNICAL ANC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSITANCE TO INDIVIDUAL
COMMUNITIES AND TO ASSURE GENERAL SURVEILLANCE OF EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE SOLID HASTES. THE
OFFICIAL T£XT APPEARS IN FEB 23, 1973 ISSUE OF JOURNAL OFPICIEL DE LA BEPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
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65
MEMORANDUM OF DEC. 23, 1970, UN ... ACCIDENTAL POLLUTION OF THE FRENCH COAST BY
HYDROCARBONS. JOURNAL OFFICT8L DE LA SEFUBLIQUE FfiANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 01/12/71 PCS IMU-415 II1* 00<»37A
THIS MEMORANDUM DEFINES THE H'E^POHSIBILITIES OF THE VAEIOUS MINISTERIAL DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED
IN ANTI-POLLUTION ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE ACCIDENTIAL SPILLAGE OF HYDROCARBONS ALONG THE FRENCH
COAST AND ENUMERATES THE MEASOBKJ TO BE TAKEN BY THESE DEPARTMENTS. ON LAND AND AT SEA, IN THE
EVENT OF SUCH ACCIDENTAL POLLUTION.
LRA/WATZ3
LAW CURBING THE POLLUTION OF SEA HATERS THROUGH HYDROCARBONS. JOURNAL OFFICIAL
DE LA F.EPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
IDI 00438A
FRENCH
12/29/64 PCS 11791-2
THIS LAH NO. 64-1331 OF DEC. 26, 1964, PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR THE HASTER OF A FRENCH VESSEL
WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOB THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF
THE SEA 5Y OIL. THESE PENALTIES ARE ALSO APPLICABLE TO THE MASTERS OP FOREIGN VESSELS IF THEY
VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LAH WITHIN FRENCH TERRITORIAL IATEBS.
LRA/HATER
DECREE RELATIVE TO FBANCO-SHISS CORRESPONDENCE ON LAKE GENEVA. JOURNAL OFFICIEL
DE LA REPUBLIQUE FBANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 11/07/72 PGS 11603-U ID» 00439A
DECREE NO. 72-1003, DATED OCT. 27, 1972, RELATIVE TO THE NOV. 16. 1962 CONVENTION FOR THE
PROTECTION OF LAKE GENEVA AGAINST WATER POLLUTION, AUTHORIZES A JOINT SWISS-FRENCH COMMISSION TO
CONDUCT A FIVE-YEAR STUDY OF THE LAKE TO ASCERTAIN CERTAIN OF ITS CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES AND A SIMILARLY-LONG PSCGRAH OF COORDINATION IS TERBS OF RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HORKS
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF THE LAKE'S HATERS.
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LRA/HAT2H
RULES TO IMPLEMENT THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE J3 REGARD'- POTABLE HATER. JOURNAL
OFFICIEL OF. LA REPUBLICUE PRANCAISZ
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/70 PCS 2U5-201 ID* OOUUOA
THIS DECREE NO. 61-859 OF AUG. 1, 1961, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHES FOR THE PROTECTION OF WATER
RESOURCES OOTES AND INNER PROTECTION ZONES WITHIN WHICH CERTAIN ANTI-POLLUTION REGULATIONS APPLY.
KITHIN THE INNER ZONE, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE BANNED: DRILLING OF HELLS. QUARRY OPERATIONS,
EXCAVATION WORK AND SUBSEQUENT FILL-IK OPERATIONS: DEPOSITING REFUSE, HASTES, OR RADIOACTIVE
PRODUCTS LIKELY TO CAUSE A DETERIORATION OF HATER QUALITY; AND THE INSTALLATION OF PIPES OR STORAGE
TANKS FOR LIQUID OR GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS. LIKEWISE BARRED ARE ALL CONSTRUCTION WORKS, THE
APPLICATION OF MANURE, FERTILIZERS, AND PESTICIDES, AND THE PASTURING OF ANIMALS LIKELY TO CAUSE
A DETERIORATION OF HATER QUALITY. WITHIN THE OUTEP ZONE, THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES HAY BE CONTROLLED,
PARTICULARLY THE INSTALLATION OF PIPES AND TANKS ACCOMMODATING LIQUID OR GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS AND
THE DEPOSIT OF CHEMICAL EFFLUENTS AND HADIOACTIVE PRODUCTS.
LRA/HATE?
DECREE ON THE ADMINISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF HATERS AND THE PREVENTION OF
POLLUTION. JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA BEPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/70 PCS 383-K01 ID* 00441A
THIS LAW NO. 6U-12U5 OF DEC. 16, 196U, SEEKS TO PREVENT HATER POLLUTION AND RESTORE THE PURITY
OF WATERS. IT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE INTO THE SEA OF MATERIALS OF ANY KIND, PARTICULARLY
INDUSTRIAL HASTES HARMFUL TO PUBLIC HEALTH. THE LAW EHPOHERS DEPARTMENTS AND COMMUNITIES TO
UNDERTAKE THE STUDY, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF ALL PUBLIC HORKS NECESSARY FOR THE CONTROL OF
HATER POLLUTION. IT MAKES MANDATORY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RIVER BASIN COMMITTEE AND A FINANCIAL
AGENCY F03 3ACH RIVER BASIN OR GROUP OF BASINS. THE LAW ALSO PROVIDES THAT A PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE BE CHARGED WITH THE CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION AND BE HELD STRICTLY ACCOUNTABLE FOE THE
EFFICACY OF ITS CONTROL OPERATIONS.
LPA/i'AToS
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE HATER POLLUTION LAH.
PEFU6L1QUE F3ANCAISE
JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA
FRENCH
00/00/70 PCS U77-K78
'EPA
ID* 004U1B
THIS DECREE NO. 67-1091 OF DEC. 15, 1967, ESTABLISHES FINES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS
OF LAH NO. 6I»-12«5, DEALING WITH THE PREVENTION OF HATER POLLUTION.
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"KAY 23, 1968 CIRCULAR OK THE PROTECTION <:¥ WATER RESOURCES AGAINST POLLUTION."
JOUENAI OFFICIEL DE LA BEPUBLIQUE FBANCA i:!E, V. 19oo.
EPA
FrZNCH 06/02/6H PGS 5367-5366 ID* 00441C
THIS CIBCULAR, ISSUED JOINTLY BY A NUHbtn OF CONCERNED MINISTRIES TO BEGIONAL AND
.LITAN PREFECTS, POINTS TO THE LIMITED NATURE OF WATEB RESOURCES AND THE GBOHING POLLUTION
£8C3L£.».. IT STRESSES THE TWO-FOLD APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM ENUNCIATED IN THE DEC 16, 1964 LAW ON
THE ADMINISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF HATERS AND THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION: MEASURES TO
ADAPT AND REINFORCE EXISTING LEGISLATION AND MEASURES OF AN ECONOMIC CHARACTER TO ENCOURAGE
PRIVATZ INDIVIDUALS AND FIPSS TO IMPROVE THE DUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WATER RESOURCES. THE
CIECULAf EMPHASIZES THAT THE DEC 16, 196U LAN DOES NOT ABROGATE THE EXISTING LEGISLATION
CONTAINED IN VARIOUS BODIES OF REGULATIONS: THE RURAL CODE, THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, ETC. IT
INSTRUCTS PREFECTS TO EXERCISE VIGILANCE IN THE MONITORING OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER
FACILITIES AND TO HAKE SURE THAT NEW FACILITIES MEET STANDARDS FOB THE PBEVENTION OF WATEB
POLLUTION PBIOR TO THE START OF THEIR OPERATIONS.
LSA/WATBR
CIRCULAR LETTER OF DEC. 10, 1968, ON ZONES TO PROTECT THE SUPPLY OF HATER TO
COMMUNITIES. JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA BEPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FRENCH 00/00/70 PCS 499-504 ID* 00441D
. THIS LETTER DELINEATES PROCEDURES FOB ESTABLISHING VARIOUS iATEE PROTECTION ZONES, ESTABLISHES
THREE PERIMETERS OF PBOTECTION FOB GROUND WATERS AND TWO SUCH PERIMETERS FOB SURFACE HATERS, AND
OUTLINES THE APPLICABILITY OF PROHIBITING AND REGULATING LEGISLATION APPROPRIATE TO EACH OF THESE
DELIMITED ZCNES.
L3A/WATER
CECEEE ON THE METHODOLOGY FOB ESTABLISHING LIMITS TO THE DEGREE OP POLLUTION OF
SURFACE HATERS. JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
FSESCH 00/00/70 PGS 505-508 IDf 00441E
THIS DECREE, NO. 69-50 OF JAN. 10, 1969, ENUMERATES METHCDS FOR THE STANDARDIZATION OF
UPES USED TO MEASURE THE DEGREE OF WATER POLLUTION. ESPECIALLY AS REGARDS SAMPLE-TAKING,
ANALYSES AND REPORTING.
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ORDER OF SEPT. 2, 1969. ON METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING UNITS TO THE DEGREE OP
POLLUTION IN RIVERS AND CANALS. JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE PRANCAISE
EPA
.'BENCH 00/00/70 ?GS 565-573 IDI 00«U1F
THIS ORDER PRESCRIBES THE METHOD OF SA'KFLE-TAKING FROM RIVERS AND CANALS, FEATURES TO BE
CsSESVED, ANALYSES CF THE SAMPLES, AND THE INFORMATION TO BE ENTERED ON REPORTS. ANNEXES TO
Trll; ORDER ILLUSTRATE THE REPORT FOBHS.
LRA/HAT-eJH
DETERMINING THE BACTERIOLOGICAL POLLUTION OF SURFACE HATERS. JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE
LA EEFUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
EPA
ID* OOUU1G
FRENCH
00/00/70 PGS 515-527
THIS LETTER OF JAN. 10, 1969, IMPLEMENTING THE FROG BAH 10 TEST THE PROPERTIES OF iATEB
COURSES, LAKES AND CANALS, PRESCRIBES METHODS OF ANALYSES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF BACTERIOLOGICAL
POLLUTION, ESPECIALLY AS REGARDS BSCHERICHIA COLI AND FECAL STREPTOCOCCI.
LRA/UATER
DECREE ON THE DISCHARGE AND MARKETING OF DETERGENTS,1
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE: REGIME DE L'EAU
FRENCH
00/00/70 PGS 627-629
JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA
EPA
ID» OOUH1H
THIS DECREE, NO. 70-672 OF SEPT. 25, 197C, PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE INTO SURFACE, GROUND AND
nARIIIME TERRITORIAL HATERS OF ANY ANIONIC, CATIONIC, AMPHOTEHIC AND NOU-IONIC DETERGENTS WHOSE
BICDECRADABILITY IS LESS THAN 80 PERCENT. HASHING AND CLEANING PRODUCTS CONTAINING ONE OB MORE
OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CATEGORIES OF DETERGENTS AKE WHOSE BIODEGRADABILITY IS LESS THAN 80
PERCENT FOR EACH CATEGORY HAY NOT BE HABKETEC OB DISTRIBUTED.
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FRANCE
LRA/HATER
LRA/HATER
"DEC 11, 1370 ORDER ... ON PROCEDURES FOR MEASURING THE BIODEGRADABILITY OF
ANIONIC DETERGENTS CONTAINED IN WASHING OR CLEANING PRODUCTS." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 22.
HOME HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 214-215 ID* 00441J
THIS ORDER HAS ISSUED BY THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND TERRITORIAL DEVELOPHENT.
THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE
MINISTER OF. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY. HADE PURSUANT TO THE SEP 25, 1970 DECREE N.
70-872 ON THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN DETERGENTS INTO SURFACE, GROUND, AND COASTAL WATERS, THIS
ORDER REQUIRES THAT THE BIODEGRADABILITY OF ANIONIC DETERGENTS IN WASHING AND CLEANING PRODUCTS
BE MEASURED 2Y DETERMINING "THE ROLE OF DIMINUTION BY BIODEGRADATION OF THEIR CONTENT OF ANIONIC
SURFACTANTS." THE ORDER ALSO DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE FOR ASCERTAINING THE BIODEGRADABILITY OF
ANIONIC SURFACTANTS. THE FRENCH LANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS ORDER APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL
DE LA REPUELICUE FRANCAISE, JAN 5, 1971, PP. 1U8-149.
"DEC 15, 1972 CIRCULAR N. 72 210 (TERRITORIAL MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT, HOUSING,
TOURISM) OH THE FIGHT AGAINST HATER POLLUTION." NUISANCES ET ENVIRONNEHENT.
EPA
FRENCH 03/00/73 PGS 15 ID* 00441K
THIS CIRCULAR, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER FOR TERRITORIAL MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT, HOUSING AND
TOURISM AND ADDRESSED TO DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS OF ENGINEERING SECTIONS, RECAPITULATES THE TEXT
CP THE SEP 19, 1972 CIRCULAR ON HATER POLLUTION ISSUED BY THE MINISTER FOR TEE PROTECTION OF
NATURE ANC THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS LATTER CIRCULAR DEALS IN FARTICDLAR WITH THE PHYSICAL POLLUTION
CF HATER COURSES FROM QUARRY AND GRAVEL WASHINGS AND WITH THE RESULTANT DESTRUCTION OF AQUATIC
fLORA AND FAUNA. IT CITES THE CONSISTENCY CF JUDICIAL DECISIONS ON THE MATTER AND PREVIOUS
CIRCULARS FOP THE AVCIDANCE AND LIMITATION OF THIS TYPE OF HATER POLLUTION.
L3A/HATEH
"SEP 25, 1970 DECREE N. 70-871 ON THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS INTO SURFACE,
GROUND AND . . . TERRITORIAL HATERS. . ." INT. DIG. OF HLTH LEG., V. 22. N. 2.
HOHLC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCtlP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 213-214 ID* 004U1L
THIS LECBEE ON THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS INTO THE SURFACE, GROUND, AND MARITIME
TERRITORIAL HATERS AND THEIR MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION HAS ISSUED IN PURSUANCE'OF THE DEC 16,
196U LAH ON THE ADMINISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF HATERS AND THE CONTROL OF HATER POLLUTION.
THE DECREE STIPULATES THAT THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS INTO SURFACE, GROUND, ANC COASTAL
WATERS HAY BE BANNED BY A COUNCIL OF STATE DECREE FOLLOWING CONSULTATION HITH THE NATIONAL
COMMITTEE FOR WATE3 AND THE HIGHER COUNCIL CE PUBLIC HYGIENE. SUCH A DECREE HAY REGULATE THE
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS WHOSE DISCHARGE INIO THE SPECIFIED BODIES CF HATER HAS
BEEN BANNED OR LIMITED. THE FRENCHLANGUAGE ORIGINAL OF THIS DECREE APPEARS IN THE JOURNAL
OFFICIEL DE IA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, OCT 4, 1970, P. 9239.
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70
DECREE NO. 65-7b9 OP SEPT. 3, 1965, OH THE .'STABLISK'IENT OP A NATIONAL HATEH
COMMITTEE. JOURNAL OPFICIEL D£ LA BEPOELIQUE FRAIrCA.iE
EPA
FRENCH 00/OC/7C PGS 403-406 ID* 00442A
THIS DECREE, AMENDED BY DECREE NO. 69-256 OF MARCH 15, 1969, ESTABLISHES A 60-HEMBER NATIONAL
WATER COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE PRIME MINISTER AND WHOSE MEMBERS REPRESENT AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY,
CCMHEBCE AND MUNICIPAL AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
LRA/WATER
"JUN 5, 1964 CIRCULAR ON THE SILICATE TREATMENT OP POTABLE WATERS." JOURNAL OFFI-
CIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAI5E, V. 196U.
EPA
FRENCH 06/09/64 PGS 4939-4940 IDt 01057A
THIS CIRCULAR, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OP PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION TO PREFECTS AHD TO
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, FORBIDS THE INTRODUCTION OP SILICATES, WHETHER OR NOT
ACCOMPANIED BY POLYPHOSPHATES, INTO HATER INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS. THE SILICATES USED BUST NOT CONTAIS SUBSTANCES LIABLE, WHEN INTRODUCED INTO WATER,
TO AFFECT THE HEALTH OF THOSE CONSUMING IT. THE TREATMENT PREPARATION OF THE HATEP, EXPRESSED AS
SI02, MUST BE LESS THAN 10 MG PER LITER. SHCOLD OTHER SUBSTANCES BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
SILICATES, COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIC REGULATIONS OH THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF WATER IS
MANDATORY. ORGANIZATIONS PLANNING ON EMPLOYING THE SILICATE TREATMENT OF WATER BUST SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS TO HEALTH AUTHORITIES PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE PLAN BY THE PREFECT. THE CIRCDLAP.
ALSO OUTLINES THE DATA THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
LRA/WATER
"NOTICE(S) PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OFFICIEL OF DEC 21 (AND) 23, 1972." NUISANCES
ET ENVIRONNEMENT.
EPA
FRENCH 03/00/73 PGS 15 IDt 01058A
THIS PARAGRAPH IN THE LEGAL DATA SECTION OP THE FRENCH ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNAL "NUISANCES 2T
ENVIRONNEMENT" CITES THE MAIN PROVISIONS CP TWO NOTICES DEALING WITH WATER POLLUTION THAT
APPEARED IN THE DEC 24 AND 23, 1972 ISSUES CP THE FRENCH LAW GAZETTE "JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE." THE FIRST, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER FOB THE PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT, ANNOUNCES THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL OF THE FINANCIAL AGENCY FOR THE
RHONE-HEDITERRANEAN-CORSICAN BASIN HAS MODIFIED ANNEX 1 CF THE TABLE OF SPECIFIC COEFFICIENTS FOR
TAX ESTIMATES PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 7 OP THE NOV 3, 1970 RESOLUTION (N. 70-19) (AS AMENDED) OH
TAX LEVIES FOR THE DETERIORATION OF WATER QUALITY. THE OTHER NOTICE, ISSUED BY THE SAME
MINISTRY, ANNOUNCES THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL OP THE FINANCIAL AGENCY FOR TBE
ARTOIS-PICARDY BASIN HAS ANNULLED THE SENTENCE IN ARTICLE 5 OF THE NOV 6, 1970 COUNCIL RESOLUTION
ON THE TAX ON WATER QUALITY DETERIORATION. BOTH RESOLUTIONS BECOME EFFECTIVE ON JAN 1, 1973.
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GERMAN DEN REP
LRA/AIR
"JAN 17, 1973, FIFTH IHPLBHENTING ORDER TO THE LAND 'JSE LAH CLEAN AIR MAIN-
TENANCE. " GESBTZBLATT DER DfiUTSCHEN DBMOKBATISCHEK 3EPUBLIK, PT. I, 1973.
F.PA
GEBKAN OU/2H/73 PCS 157-162 IC« 01092A
THIS CLEAN-AIR MAINTENANCE ORDER. ISSUED EY THE PfiESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF HINISTERS AND
THE HINISTERS OF HEALTH, IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE C1TIZENBY IN KEEPING WITH
THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT UF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY; TO IMPROVE WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS;
ANC TO PROTECT PLANTS AND ANIMALS AS WELL AS STATEAND PEESONALLY-OWNED PROPERTY. INDUSTRIAL
FIRMS ANC COOPERATIVES ARE REQUIRED TO LIMIT THE FORMATION CR EMISSION OF AIR POLLUTANTS 03 TO
PEDUCE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF UNAVOIDABLE AIR POLLUTUIB BY APPROPRIATE MEASURES. THE ORDE3
COVERS: PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF ANTI-AIR POLLUTION MEASURES; THE RESPONSIBILITY CF STATE
AND LOCAL BOCIES; DEFENSIVE ACTION IN THE EVENT OF UNUSUAL AND SERIOUS IHMISION SITUATIONS;
THE DUTIES INCUMBENT ON POLLUTION-PRODUCING FACILITIES; THE EQUALIZATION OF ECONOMIC BURDENS
OCCASIONED EY ANTI-POLLUTION MEASURES; AND THE RECOURSE OF ONE PLANT IN THE EVENT OF POLLUTION
HAZARDS FROM AN OTHER. IT ALSO COVERS MONITORING SYSTEMS, COMPENSATION CLAIMS, AND PENALTIES.
LRA/AIR
"APE 13, 1973: FIRST REGULATION PURSUANT TO THE FIFTH IMPLEMENTING ORDER OF THE
LAND USE LAW (LIMITATION AND MONITORING OF IMfllSSIQNS AND EMISSIONS)" GESETZBLATT DEB . . . (DDR)
. EPA
GERMAN OU/2D/73 PCS 162-172 ID* 01092B
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 AIR MAINTENANCE
LIMITATION AND MONITORING OF IMMISIONS AND EMISSIONS (AIF. POLLUTANTS). THE REGULATION SETS
STANDARDS FOR EMISSION AND IHMISSION CONCENTRATIONS. IT COVERS THE DETERMINATION OF
IMMISSION LIMITATION VALUES: IMMISSION CONTROL; HYGIENIC SURVEYS AS A PAST OF CAPITAL
INVESTMENT PLANNING; LIMITATION OF ANTICIPATED IMMISSIONS; THE PART THAT DISTRICT COUNCILS PLAT
IN DETERMINING EMISSION LIMITATION VALUES: EMISSION CONTROL; AND MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN THE
LVENT OF SITUATIONS INVOLVING EXTREME IHMISSION CONCENTRATIONS. APPENDED TO THE REGULATION ARE
ANNEXES AND CHARTS LISTING THE MAXIMUM IHMISSION VALUES FOB VARIOUS HARMFUL SUBSTANCES (SHOBT
AND LONGTEBM VALUES), COMPUTATION METHODS FOR ASCERTAINING IHMISSION VALUES, FORMULAS FOP.
COMPUTING PERMISSIBLE EMISSIONS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, AND POLLUTION FEES.
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GERMAS DEM BEP
L3A/GJiNERAL
"HAY 14, 1970 LAW ... OS LASD USE IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAND USE
LAN)." GESETZBLATT DER DE'JTSCHEN DEHOKRATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. I, 1970.
EFA
GERMAN 05/28/70 PCS 67-7<4 let 01103A
AIR HATER SOLID HASTE NOISE
THIS LAH ON THE SYSTEMATIC ORGANIZATION OF LAND USE (OCCASIONALLY TRANSLATED AS TKE
ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE LAH) HAS AS ITS OBJECT THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OP LAND USE AS A MECHANISM
FOR THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OP THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE EFFICACIOUS PROTECTION OP
NATURE FOR THE PURPOSE OP MAINTAINING, IMPROVING, AND RATIONALLY EXPLOITING SOURCES OF LIFE
AND PRODUCTION (SOIL, HATER, AIP. AND PLANT ANC ANIMAL LIFE) AND OF KEEPING THE HOMELAND
BEAUTIFUL. THIS LAH COVERS THE PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING AND MANAGING LAND USE; THE CARE OF THE
LANDSCAPE AND THE PROTECTION OF THE SOIL, FORESTS, AND WATEF PRODUCTS. THE MAINTENANCE OF
CLEAN AIR: NOISE CONTROL; AND THE HARMLESS DISPOSAL AND/OR REUSE OF HATER BODIES; THE COUNCIL
OF MINISTERS IS RESPONSIBLE POR THE ISSUING OF DIRECTIVES TO IMPLEMENT THE LAH. HHICH ENTERS
INTO FORCE CN JUN 1. 1970. TKE LAH REPEALS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SECTION UO, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THE
APRIL 17, 1963 HATER LAH.
L5A/NOISE
"MAY 1<», 1970, FOURTH IMPLEMENTING ORDER TO THE LAND USE LAH -PROTECTION
AGAINST NOISE." GESETZBLATT DER DEU1SCHEN DEMOKRATISCHEN REPUBLIK, PT. II.
EPA
GERMAN 05/29/70 PCS 343-3U5 ID* 01093A
THIS IMPLEMENTING ORDER TO THE LAND USE LAH (THE GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAH OP EAST
GERMANY) DEALS WITH NOISE POLLUTION, HHICH IT DEFINES AS ANY SOUND THAT DISTURBS OR IMPAIRS
PSYCHIC OR PHYSICAL HELLBEING Of. CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. STATE ORGANIZATION AND
INDUSTRIAL ANC OTHER ACTIVITIES MUST ENSURE THAT THE SOCIALIST COMMUNITY IS HOI 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. THE
ORDER ALSO STIPULATES THAT FACILITIES, MACHINES, TOOLS, AND VEHICLES BE SO CONSTRUCTED AND
PRODUCED TO LIMIT TO A NIHIHUB SOISE PRODUCED THROUGH THEIR OPERATION. ANTI-NOISE TECHNIQUES
ANC MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN LONG-TERM PLANNING. THE ORDER ALSO DELINEATES
KEASUHES THAT MAY BE.TAKEN BY CITY AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS. THE SUBSTANTIVE PARTS OF THIS ORDER
AHE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL DIGEST OF HEALTH LEG. V. 23 (1972).
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GEERAN DEM B£P
LRA/SOLID WASTE "MAT 1U, 1970, THIRD IMPLEMENTING OBDEfi TO THE LAND USE LAH CLEANLINESS OP
CITIES AND COMMUNITIES AND THE DISPOSAL OF COMMUNITY BEFUSE." GESETZBLATT DEB . . . (DDB). PT. II.
EPA
GESKAN 05/29/70 PCS 339-342 IC» 01100A
THIS IMPLEMENTING ODDER TO THE LAND DSE LAH (THE GENiBAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAH OF EAST
GEBMANY), ISSUED BY THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, DEALS HITH MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY SANITATION,
PARTICULARLY HITH THE MAINTENANCE OF CLEAN STREETS AND PARKS AND THE DISPOSAL AND, IF
POSSIBLE, THE RATIONAL REUSE OF HASTE MATERIALS. THE ORDER STATES THAT THESE OPERATIONS ARE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS. IT FURTHER SPECIFIES THAT INDUSTRIAL
FIRMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SANITARY REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF THEIR OWN HASTE PRODUCTS OR,
IN TH2 CASE CF CERTAIN HASTES, FOR CONTRACTING THE HORK TO LOCAL REFUSE REMOVERS. IT IS
INCUMBENT UPON THE MINISTRY OF REGIONAL INDUSTRIES AND THE FOODSTUFFS INDUSTRY TO ELABORATE
GUIDELINES ON NEW METHODS FOR CARRYING OUT THESE SANITATION TASKS. REGIONAL AND DISTRICT
COUNCILS, IN TURN, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOB KEEPING LESSER JURISDICTIONS INFORMED ON SCIENTIFIC,
TECHNICAL, AND ECONOMIC METHODS FOR STREET CLEANING AND REFUSE REMOVAL.
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LPA/AIR
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION:
FELDHAUS GERHARD, COHP.
GERMAN
ALSO EH
NOISE
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CLEAN AIR, ABATING NOISE
00/00/71 PGS 508
LOC
1C* 00202A
THIS PUBLICATION CONTAINS ALL FED. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE PREVENTION OF AIR AND NOISE
POLLUTION, DEALING BAINLY WITH DIRECTIVES CONTAINED IN THE SPECIAL EMISSION CONTROL LAH AND THE
INDUSTRIAL, TRANSPORTATION, SPACE REGULATION AND PLANNING, CIVIL. PENAL, AND TAX LADS. IT ALSO
INCLUDES THE BORE IMPORTANT LAND(STATE) EMISSION CONTROL DIRECTIVES, PARTICULARLY THE EHISSION
CONTROL LAWS G THEIR IMPLEMENTATION REGULATIONS C EXTRACTS FROM THE LAND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
APPENDICES INCLUDE: DECLARATION OF EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON FUNDAMENTALS OF KEEPING AIR CLEAN; VDI
(SOC. OF GERMAN ENGINEERS) GUIDELINE 2056 DETERMINATION AND ABATING INDUSTRIAL NOISE (JULY 1960);
DIRECTIVES OF FED. MINISTER OF HEALTH FOR DETERMINING APPROPRIATENESS C INSTALLATION OF CONTINUOUS
EMISSION RECORDING EQUIP. PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING ERP CREDITS FOR CONST. OP AIR PURIFICATION
INSTALLATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING APPROPRIATENESS OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS BY INT. MINISTER.
LSB/AIH
TOWARD A DESIGN FOR A BILL ON EMISSIONS. CHEMISCHE INDUSTRIE.
LOC
GERMAN 05/00/72 PGS 271-272 ID* 00263A
NOISE
DUFING THE COURSE OF ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FFOTECTION PBOGRAH, THE GEF.HAN GOVERNMENT
HAS PREPARED A DRAFT OF A BILL F03 PROTECTION AGAINST AIR, NOISE, VIBRATION. AND SIMILAR
POLLUTION PHENOMENA. THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES THE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE INCLUDED IN SUCH
CONSIDERATIONS AND THEIK AFFECT ON INDUSTRY AND TRANSPORTATION IN PARTICULAR. THE MAIN
PROBLEM IS THE ESTABLISHING OF STANDARDS FOR EMISSIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ENFORCEMENT.
LP.A/AIR
"CLEAN AIR LAM," UMWELTSCHUTZ, LOFBEINHALTUNG, LAERMBEKAEHPUNG. RECHTS-U VERB
VORSCH C BUNDiS U 0 LAENDER MIT EINER SYSTEM. EINFUEHRUNG
FELDHAUS, GERHARD, COM P. EPA
GERMAN OC/00/71 PGS 285-267 IDI 00383A
THE LAH ON PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR CLEAN AIR CONSERVATION OF 17 HAT 1965, AS AMENDED 24
HAY 1968, (BGB1. I: 413; BGB1. 1:503), PROVIDES FOR AIR POLLUTION MONITORING PROGRAMS, CONTROL
AREAS, EVALUATIVE PROCEDURES, ADMINISTERING AND REPORTING GUIDELINES AND SETS ASEAS OF COMPETENCE
AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. THE LAH IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO WEST BERLIN. IT ENTERS INTO FORCE
FOLLOWING ITS PROMULGATION.
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LHA/AIR
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ORDINANCE ON INSTALLATIONS BEQUIRI.1G LICENSING PURSUANT TO SECTION 16 OF THE
TPACE REGULATIONS IN THE VERSION CF JULY 7. 1971. BUNDESGESETZBLATT I
EPA
GERMAN 00/00/71 PCS 86 IDI OOU11A
THIS LICENSING LAW LISTS TYPES CF MINING, PPOCESSING AND MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN
TRADE THAT REQUIRE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IB THE INTEREST OF CLEAN-AIR PRESERVATION.
LRA/AIP.
N.F.HINE-HESTPHALIA: AIR,NOISE POLLUTION. UBWBLTSCHUTZ LUFTREINHALTONG,
LAERNBEKAEMPFUNG. RECHTS- U VERB VORSCHR D BDNDES U D LAENDER HIT BINER SYSTEM. EINPUEHRUNG.
FELCHAUS, GERHARD. COBP. EPA
GERHAN 00/00/71 PCS 395-399 ID* 00415A
NOISE
THE NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA LAN FOB PROTECTION AGAINST AIB POLLUTION, NOISE AND VIBRATION --
INMISSION PROTECTION LAW IN THE PROMULGATION VERSION OF 1 APRIL 1970 (GV NW S. 283) OBLIGATES
OPhEATORS CF FACILITIES THAT CAN. CAUSE AIR POLLUTION AND EXCESSIVE NOISE TO SET OP, RUN AND
MAINTAIN THESE FACILITIES SO AS TO PROTECT THE POPULATION FRCH SUCH HAZARDS TO THE EXTBST THAT
TECHNOLOGY AND THE NATURE OF THE FACILITY ALLOW. THE STATE GOVERNMENT HAY REQUIRE BUILDERS OF
SUCH FACILITIES TO ADHERE TO SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION CODES AND OPERATORS TO UNDERTAKE POLLUTION
MEASUREMENTS, ABIDE BY POLLUTION STANDARDS, LIMIT THE USE OF CERTAIN FUELS. AND TO CHANGE TIBES
AND, IN THE CASE OF MOBILE FACILITIES, THE PLACE OF OPERATION. THE LAV ALLOHS COMPETENT
AUTHORITIES TO HAKE EXCEPTIONS. IT FURTHER PROVIDES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE MONITORING AND FOB
POLLUTION MEASUREMENTS. SIMILAR LEGISLATION, COVERING AREAS NOT YET DEALT WITH BY FEDERAL
LEGISLATION, EXISTS FOR THE OTHER WEST GERHAN LAENDER AS HELL.)
LRA/AIR
"AUG 5, 1971 LAW 10 REDUCE AIR POLLUTION FROM LEAD C03PGUNDS IN FUELS FOP. MOTOR
VEHICLE ENGINES (LEADED GASOLINE LAW)." EONDESGESETZBLATT I.
EPA
GERMAN 08/07/71 PGS 1234-36 IDI 01312A
THIS LAW IS INTENDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH BY RESTRICTING THE PROPORTION OF LEAD AND OTHER
SETA:. COMPOUNDS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS. SUCH FUELS CONTAINING MORE THAN o.uo GRABS PER
LITER OF LEAD COMPOUNDS HAY NOT BE PRODUCED, IMPORTED OB OTHERWISE COMMERCIALLY HANDLED AS OF JAN.
1, 1972. AS OF JAN 1. 1976 LEAD COMPOUND CONTENT BAY NOT EXCEED 0.15 GRAMS PER LITER.
FESTRICTIONS ARE ALSO PLACED ON OTHER METAL hCDITIVES, ALTHOUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERHBENT BA?
AUTHORIZE SUCH ADDITIONS UP TO A PRESCRIBED MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LEVEL, IF COMPATIBLE WITH
BAIUTENANCE OF AIB PURITY STANDARDS. EXEMPTIONS FROM RESTRICTIONS ON LEAD COBPODND CONTEST 9AI
BE GRANTED IN CASES, FOR EXAMPLE, WHERE FUEL SUPPLIES WOULD BE SERIOUSLY ENDANGERED. COMPETENT
AUTHORITIES UNDER STATE LAW ARE EMPOWERED TO DEMAND FROM MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, ETC.,
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW AND TO ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION OF PREMISES AND
INSTALLATIONS. PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES AGAINST THE LAW ARE STIPULATED.
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76
"DEC 7, 1971 OBDINANCE POB THE IBPLEHENTATIOH OF THE LEADED GASOLINE LAW."
BUNEESGESETZBLATT I.
EPA
GEP.-1AN 12/11/71 PGS 1966-67 ID* 01312B
THIS ORDINANCE HAS HADE PURSUANT TO THE AUG 5, 1971 LAH TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION FBOH LEAD
COHPOONLS IN FUELS FOR MOTOh VEHICLE ENGINES (LEADED GASOLINE LAW). IT STIPULATES THAT THE
WRITTEN STATEHENT, WHICH, ACCORDING TO ARTICLE u OF THE LEADED GASOLINE LAW, HOST ACCOMPANY ALL
IMPORTED SHIPMENTS OF GASOLINE, IS TO CONTAIN COMPLETE DETAILS ON A PRINTED FBOH OF THE SOBT
WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THI.S ORDINANCE.
LRA/GENERAL
THIRTIETH LAH AHENDING THE CONSTITUTION (AETICLE 74 - ENVIRONHENTAL PROTECTION),
12 APRIL 1972, BUNCESGESETZBLATT
EPA
GEPHAN 00/00/72 PGS 593 ID* 0038UA
AIR NOISE SOLID WASTE
THIS LAG THASSFEH3 "ROS THE LiENDEZi (STATES) TC THE ?EEEfliL GOYEBNHEST THE JUEISCICTION
rOH HiSTE EISFCSAL, AI3 PCLL'JTIC:! COKT2CL illZ -CISE SoPrHESSIO;:. IT SECCKES EFFECTIVE FOLL
ITS PBOBULGA1ION.
LRA/GENERAL
BAEEN-WUEBTTEMBEBG:AIR POLLUTION,NOISE,VIB3ATIONS. UHWELTSCHUTZ,LUFTHEINHALTUNG,
LAERHEBAKASHPr'JNG. BECHTS-3 VERB VOECCHF D BUNDES U D LAZKDER HIT EINEB SYSTEM. EINFOEHSuSG.
FELDHAUS, GERHARD. COHP. EPA
GEBHAM 00/00/71 PGS 307-311 ID* 003B9A
AIB NOISE
.THE 3aEEH-3a2-7TZHEZ?.G LAK C;.T PROTECTION iGAiaST iI3 FOLL'JTIOS. NOISE AND VIBRATIONS
ilXMISSIGU ??.OTECTICN LAi") OF 4 FEBRUARY 1964, AHEl.'CED 6 FEBRUARY 1970 (GB1. S. 55; GB1. S. 111).
B-C'JISES PROPRIETORS ASD OPERATORS OF FACILITIES IKAT CAN CAUSE AIE, NOISE OR VIBRATION
POLLUTION TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED HITK THESE FACILITIES IN SUCH A BANNER THAT THE
POPULATION IS SOT EXPOSED TO SUCH POLLUTIONS, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE STATE OF TECHNOLOGY AND
ECONOMIC CIRCUHST&SCES REASONABLY PERMIT. THIS LEGISLATION CONTAINS DEFINITIONS, IMPLEMENTING
ORDINANCES, HONIT03ING PROCEDURES, HEALTH HAZABE5 HEASUBEBENTS, AND REGULATIONS' PERTINENT TO
TRADE 3ICEETS ?.ND VIOLATIONS. THE Li• ENT2BS INTO FOBCE ONE MONTH FOLLOWING PROHOLGATION.
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GERMANY.FED REP OF
LRA/NOISE
PAGE
77
"DEC 19, 1952 80AD TRAFFIC LAI (BGB1 I. S. 837) LAST AMENDED BY THE INPLENEHTING
LAH TO THE HAY 2«, 1968 LAW ON VIOLATIONS (BGB1 I. S. 503) (EXCERPTS)." HANDBUCH DES
EBERHA&C GOSSRAU, El AL, CGKF. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PCS 1 ID* 00907A
LAERHSCHUTZES: 30-025
THIS LAH IS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY ON PUBLIC BOADS
AND TO PREVENT AVOIDABLE NUISANCES, IN PARTICULAR NOISE ARISING FROM MOTOH
VEHICLE TRAFFIC.
LRA/NOISE
"ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VERSION OF NAB 29, 1956 (BGB1 I. S. 327) -
EXCERPTS." HANDBUCH DES LAERHSCBUTZES: 30-030.
GOSSRAD, EBERHARD, ET AL. COMP. EPA
GEPMAN 12/CO/69 PCS 1-4 ID* 00908 A
THIS LEGISLATION, REQUIRING EVERY ROAE USER TO ACT I!l SOCH A MANNER AS NOT TO ENDANGER, HABH,
Or, CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE TO OTHERS, AUTHORIZES TRAFFIC OFFICIALS TO SET RBGULATIOUS GOVERNING THE
USE OF HOTCR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE VICINITY OF HOSPITALS, SPAS, ADD BEST AREAS
ANC DURING SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. THE LEGISLATION RESTRICTS THE USE OF HORNS EXCEPT AS HARMING
SIGNALS, PROHIBITS HIGH-PITCHED SOUND DEVICES, ADD BANS THE USE CF LIGHT AND SOUND AS ADVERTISING
DEVICES 01! BOTOS VEHICLES TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ENDANGER TRAFFIC SAFETY.
LRA/NOISE
"EEC 6, 1960 REGULATIONS ON THE ADMISSION TO ROAD TRAFFIC (BGB1 I. S. 897)
(EXCERPT)." HANDBUCH DES LAEHMSCHUTZES: 30-031.
GOSSRAU, EEERHARD, ET AL, CORP. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PCS 1-5 ID* 00909A
SECTIONS U9 AND 55 Or IHES2 HEGOLATICNS SPECIFY THAT HOIOE VEHICLES HDSI 3E SO CONSTITUTED THAT
THEY DO NOT CADSE EXCESSIVE NOISE, CONSISTENT HITH THE STATE OF TECHNOLOGY, ABD THAT HOHHS H'JST 32
USED ONLY TC XiHH OF IMPENDING DANGEr. AHE NCI TC FRIGHTEN OB ANHOT OTHER PERSONS.
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GERMANY.FED REP OF
LSA/NOISE
PAGE
78
"INSTBUCTIONS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE, HE* VERSION OP SEE1 13.
1966 (VKE1. S. 531)." HANDBUCH CES LAERHSCHUTZES: 30 035.
GOSEEAU, EBERHARC. AND OIHEF.E, CORP. EPA
GERHAN 12/00/69 PCS 1-9 IDI 00910A
THESE INSTBUCTIONS SPECIFY THE INTERNATIONAL DECIBEL A AS THE NOISE MEASUREMENT UNIT. THE
INSTRUCTIONS DEAL WITH NOISE HE4S3REHENT DEVICES, MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES OF VEHICLES ID MOTION
Al.'D VEHICLES AT IDLE, BRAKE NOISE, PEBIPHEBAL NOISE, AND THRESHOLD HOISE VALUES FOB VARIOUS
CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
L3A/NOI5E
"APS 24, 1926 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT (RGB1 1930, S. 1233) ON BOTOS VEHICLE
TRAFFIC -EXCERPTS." HANBBUCH DES LAERHSCHUTZES: 3080.
GOSSBAU. EBERHARD, AND OTHERS, COMP. EPA
GERHAN 12/00/69 PGS 1 ID* 00911A
CONT. UPDATED LOOSE-LEAF PUB.
THIS AGREEMENT STIPULATES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT MOTOR VEHICLES ENGAGED IN TRAVEL ACROSS
NATIONAL BOUNDARIES MUST BE OPERATIONALLY SAFE TO THE EXTENT THAT THE DARGEfi OF FIBE OB
EXPLOSION IS EXCLUDED TO THE DEGREE POSSIBLE, THAT NO OTHEB DANGEB FOR OTHEBS ABISES, AND THAT
NEITHER FRIGHT NOB SEVERE INCONVENIENCE TO OTHEBS OCCDBS FRCH NOISE, SHORE, CR ODOB. FUBTHEB,
THE AGREEMENT REQUIRES THAT THESE ROTOR VEHICLES BE EQUIPPED HITH EXHAUST MUFFLERS AND WITH
PLEASANT-SOUNDING WARNING DEVICES OF SUFFICIENT LOUDNBSS.
LRA/NOISi
"AIR NAVIGATION LAH IN IKE VERSION OF I10V 1U, 1968 (BGB1 I S. lilt) EXCERPTS."
HAHDBUCH DES LAERMSCHUTZES: 31 025.
GOSSRAL. EBERHARD. AND OTHERS. COMP. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PGS 1-2 ID* 00912A
CONT. UPDATED LOOSE-LEAF PUB.
THIS LAH AUTHORIZES, AMONG OTHSS THINGS, THE FEDE3AL TRANSPORTATION SINISTER TO TAKE MEASURES
:0 PREVENT EXCESSIVE NOISE FP.CS AIRPLANES IN THE AIR OE ON THE GROUND.
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GERMANY.FED REP OF
ISA/NOISE
PAGE
79
"NOV 28, 1963 REGULATIONS ON ADMISSION TO AIR TRAFFIC (3GB1 I, S. 1263)
EXCERPTS." HANDBUCH CES LAERHSCHUTZES: 31 030.
GOSSPAU, EBERHARD, AND OTHERS, CONP. EPA
GERMAN 00/00/68 PGS ID* 00913A
AHCN3 THE PROVISIONS OF THESE REGULATIONS IS THE REQUIREMENT THAI APPLICANTS SEEKING A
LICENSE FOR AN AIRC5AFT MUST SHOW THAT THE AIRCRAFT'S TECHNICAL EQDIPBENT IS SUCH THAT ITS
OPERATION HILL NOT CAUSE NCISE IN EXCESS OF TECHNOLOGICALLY FEASIBLE LIBITS.
LRA/NOISE
"AIR T5AFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VERSION OF AUG 10, 1963 (BGB1 I S. 652)
EXCERPTS." HANDEUCH CES LAERHSCHUTZES: 31 031.
GOSSRAU, EBE3HAPD, AND OTHERS, COUP. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PGS 1-3 ID* 0091UA
CONT. UPDATED LOOSE-LEAF PUB.
EACH PARTICIPANT IN AIR TRAFFIC IS OBLIGED TO ACT IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO INSURE SAFETY AND
CEDES IN NAVIGATION AND NOT TO ENDANGER OTHERS OR ENCROACH UPON THEIR RIGHTS. NOISE CAUSED 3Y
IriE OPERATION OF AN AIRCRAFT MAY NOT BE LOUDER THAN IS NECESSARY FOR THE ORDERLY CONTROL AND
SERVICE CF THE MACHINE.
LRA/NOISE
"TRACE REGULATIONS IN THE VERSION OF FEE S, 1960 (BGB1 I. S. 6L) - EXCERPTS."
HANDEUCH DBS LAERMSCHUTZES: 34-025.
GOSSRAU, E3E8HARD, ET AL, COMP. EPA
GERMAN 12/00/69 PGS 1-12 IDI 009154
THESE F.EGCLATIGN3 2ZCUI3Z IHZ LICZBSIH5 OF £03HZHCIii. FACILITIZS KHICH DUE TO THEId LOCATION
OS T!!£ NATURE C? T3EI3 ACTIVITIES 1SS LIKSLi TO FESSEHT i 2ASGZB OR HuISASCE FOB THZ IHSZDIArZ OR
GSNE5AL P'JSLIC. THE 2233LiTIOS3 ?'.'?.rHS2 SPECIFY THAT ~HZ CSSES3 CF FACILITIES NOT SEiCIHIHC SUCK
LICENSES S07IFY LOCAL A.-JTHC=ITI£3 C? THE IKTZNIIOS TO 'JSBZSTiKE ACTIVITIES THAT .1AY CA3SE E.V.'JES£IV£
NOISE.
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GE:j.!1AHY,FED RE? OF
L?A/NOISE
PAGE
80
"DECEEE ON INSTALLATIONS REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION UNDEB SECTION 16 OF THE
TRADE REGULATIONS IS THE VERSION OF JULY 7, 1971." EUNCESGE32TZBLATT, PART I.
EPA
GERMAN 00/00/71 PCS 888-891 ::« 00916A
THIS DECREE ENUKE8ATE3 =3 CATEGORIES CF CCMNEHCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT COME USDER THE LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS OF THE 12ADE EEGULATIONS IN THAT LICENSES ARE AP.E NEEDED BECAUSE OF THE ENDANGERING OR
ANNOYING SIDE-EFFECTS 0? THE ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THESE ENTERPRISES. AMONG THE CATEGORIES
THERE ARE SEVERAL LISTED THAT INVOLVE NOISE POLLUTION.
LRA/NOISE
"SEP 9, 1965 LAW ?0n PROTECTION AGAINST CONSTRUCTION NOISES (=GE1 S. 121«)."
HANCtUCH CES LA E3J15CHUTZ ES: 36 025.
GOSSRAU. EBERHARD, AND OTHERS. COMP. EFA
GERMAN 07/00/72 PCS 1-1 ID« OOS17A
CONT. UPDATED LOCSE-LEAF PUB.
THIS LAW. AS AMENDED 3Y THE IMPLEMENTING ACT TO THE NAY 2U, 1968 LAH ON VIOLATIONS (BGB1. I,
S. 503), SPECIFIES THE TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY. SUCH AS EXCAVATORS, COKPHESSED-AIR
ilAMMSF.S, AND CIRCULA5 SAH3. THAT COME UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THIS LEGISLATION. THE LAH REQUIRES
THAT THE OPERATORS OF SUCH MACHINERY TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT AVOIDABLE NOISE AND TO REDUCE TO THE
EXTENT THAT TECHNOLOGY PERMITS UNAVOIDABLE NOISE. OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION
MACHINES AS HELL AS THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTIES ON WHICH THE MACHINES ARE OPEFATING ARE REQUIRED
TO GRANT ACCESS TO OFFICIAL INSPECTORS CHARGED WITH THE TAKING OF REASUBEHENTS TO ASCERTAIN
NOISE LEVELS. THE LAH ALSO SPECIFIES THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON PROTECTION AGAINST
CONSTRUCTION NOISES, THAT OPERATES UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH.
LRA/NOISE
"AUCi 19, 1970 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ON PROTECTION AGAIHST CONSTRUCTION
NOISE NOISE IMHISSIOKS (BUNDESANZEIGER, N. 160)." HANDBUCH DBS LAERHSCHUTZES: 30 036.
GOSSRAU, EBERHARC. AND OTHERS, COMP. EPA
GERMAN 01/00/71 PGS 1-50 ID* 00917B
CONT. UPDATED LCC3E-LEAF PUB.
THESE GENS3AL PROVISIONS DEAL KITH DEFINITIONS OF COSSTB'JCTIOH SITES. CCnSTEL'CIICN HACKISERY.
AtlD WITH NCISE IMMISSIONS, IH.".!S£ION THRESHOLDS IN DECIBELS. HEASUP.EHENTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION NOISES, AND HITH THE ASCERTAINMENT OF ESTIH4IEC NCI5E LEVELS. THE FIVE APPENDIXES
CONCERN THE CALCULATION OF THE NOISE LEVEL AT THE IHHIS5IOK SITH FEOK THE NOISE LEVEL AT THE
MEASUREMENT SIT-, PROCEDURE FOE DETERMINING THE AVERAGE LEVEL j: T.E ASUREHENT DATA, THE
COMPILATION C? INDIVIDUAL ESTIMATED LEVELS FOP. AN OVERALL ESTIMATE OF IKE NOISE LEVEL,
MiASUSEHEN'l FF.OIOCC1S. AND SEASOHES FOR THE REDUCTION OF CCNSTr.QCTIOS NOISE.
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31
GERMANY,FED RtT OF
LBA/NOISE
"DEC 22. 1970 GENE3AL ADHIHISTRATIVE REGULATION ON PROTECTION AGAINST CONSTRUCTION
NCISE-KEASUKINJ METHODS." EUNDESANZEIGER, S. 2'Ji.
ETA
GcrKAN 12/30/70 PGS 3 ID« 00917C
THIS ?.-G'JLATIOS, ISSUED EY THE HINISTEa Cf THE INT5RIOP IN piJHMIANCK OF THE SEP 9, 1965 LAW
ON PF.CT5CTICN AGAINST CONSTRUCTION NOISE, APPLY ~Z PROCeDUEES TO iif EMPLOYED IN DETERMINING THE
LEVEL CF NCISE "MISSIONS FROM CONSTRUCTION C.ACHINEF.Y iJSED FCR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OH IN THE
FRAMEWOr.K C? AN IHDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE. SPECIFIES AEE: METHODS FOP THE MEASURtHENT OF EMISSIONS.
INCLUDING TYPES OF I N3TRUHF.NTS TO 3E USED ANE CCNDITIONS UNDEr. KMICII HEASUREHENTS ARE TO EE MADE;
KiTKCDS Fuf CALCULATING THE LEVEL OF SOUND EMISSIONS; AND INFCF1AT]ON TO BE CONTAINED IN
REPORTS ON THE RESULTS OF SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENTS.
LSA/NOISE
"DEC 6. 1971 GENERAL ACMINIST3ATIVE REGULATION OH PRCTECTICN AGAINST CONSTRUCTION
NOISE-EMISSION STANDARDS FOE CEMENT MIXERS." BUNDESANZEIGEK. N. 231.
EPA
GERMAN 12/11/71 PGS 1-2 1C* 00917D
THIS REGULATION. ISSUED 3Y THE MINISTER Or THE INTEBICE PURSUANT TC THE SEP 9, 1965 LAW ON
PROTECTION AGAINST CONSTRUCTION NOISE, APPLIES TO CEMENT NIXING INSTALLATIONS AND CEMENT MIXING
TRUCKS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES, IN CASES UHEBE SUCH MACHINES ARE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR IN
THE FPAHHWCP.K OF AN INDUSTPAIL ENTERPRISE. THE REGULATION CONTAINS NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR
SUCH MACHINES UNDER VARIOUS OPERATING CONDITIONS; DETAILS METHODS FOR MEASURING SOUND LEVELS, IN
ADDITION TO THOSE ALREADY CONTAINED IN THE DEC 2'±, 1960 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS ON
PROTECTION AGAINST CONSTRUCTION KOISE-KEASUP.ISG KETHODS: ANC SPECIFIES CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
IKCFHASEJ SOUND PROTECTION MEASURES MAY EE CE-fASDZD.
LRA/NOISE
"AL'3 10. 1972 ADSISI3TF.ATIVE REGULATION OS PROTECTION AGAIHSI CONSTRUCTION
NOISE EUTSSIOH STANDARDS FOR WHEEL LOADERS." EUN32SAHZEIGEB, N. 156.
EPA
G£EKAC 08/22/72 ?GS 1-2 IE« 00917E
THIS REGULATION, ISSUED BY THS MINISTER OF ?KE INTERIOR IN PURSUANCE OF THE SEP 9, 1965 LAW
ON PFOTECTIOK AGAINST CONSTRUCTION NOISE, APPLIES TO WHEEL LOADERS A? CONSTRUCTION SITES, IN
CASES WHEFE SUCH MACHINES ABE USED FOR CCM.1EPCIAL PURPOSES CB IN THE FRAMEWORK OF AN INDUSTRIAL
ENT£?.P.-ISE. THE REGULATION CONTAINS NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR SUCH MACHINES UNDER VARIOUS
OPEF.ATISG CONDITIONS; DETAILS METHODS FOR MEASURING SOUND LZVELS. IN ADDITION TO THOSE ALREADY
CONTAINED IN THE DrX 22, 1970 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE F.EGULAIION ON PROTECTION AGAINST
CONSTF.UCTION NOISEMEASURING METHODS; AND SPECIFIES CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INCREASED SCUND
E--ROTECTICN MEASURES MAY BE DEMANDED.
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GH?KANY,FED 3E? OF
L?A/NOISi "MAR 30. 1971 LAW OS THE PBOTECTION ACAIN:;T AIRCRAFT NOISES (BGB1 S. 282)."
HANDEUCH CES LAEP3SCHM TZ ES: 3.1 027.
GOSSF.AU. EBEaHAHD. ASL OTS-EPS, COMP. EPA
GERMAN 06/00/n PCS 1-9 ID« 00919A
CONT. UPDATED LC03£-Li.AF ?UE.
THIS LAW ESTABLISHES NCISE-PEOTECTION AI-EAS FOR AI3POHTS SEFVING AIRLINE TRAFFIC AND MILITARY
/.IKPORTS SERVING JET AIF.CPAFT. THE PRCTKCTKC AREAS ARE DIVICEB INTO INNER AND OUTER ZONES AHOUND
THE AIRPORTS, KITH CERTAIN TYPES OF STRUtTNIIFS PROSCRIBED IN ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ZONES. SUCH
AS HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, AK2 APARTMENT HOUSt::.
LP.A/NDI3E "GERKAN NORKS -'l.'l 1571 -NOISE ABATEMtNl IN TOWN PLANNING." HANDBUCH CES
LAERMSCHUTZES: «6 037.
GOSSPAU, EBERriARD, AND OTHERS, COMP. EPA
GERMAN . 07/00/72 PCS 1-1U ID« 00920A
CONT. UPCATED LCOSE-LZAF PUS.
THESE NORMS CONTAIN CteTAIN SULES TO BE CONSIDERED AS NOISE-PROTECTION MEASURES IS URBAN
PLANNING. THE DOCUMENT COVERS DATA USEFUL IM T!IE DETERMINATION OF NOISE EMISSIONS, THE
TRANSMITTAL AND EXTENT OF NOISE AS HELL AS CN NOISE IPIHISSICN ANE ITS EVALUATION.
Si "GERHAN NOKMS -SEP 1962 -NOISE ABATEMENT IN ABOVE GROUND CONSTRUCTION."
HANDBUCH CES LAER.13CKUTZ ES: U8 025 US 028.
GOSSFAU, EBERHA5D, AND OTHERS. COHP. EPA
GiRHAN 06/00/71 PCS VARIOUS ID* 00921A
CONT. UPCATED LCCSH-L3A? PUB.
THESE FOUR PAHPHLlIS, EACH SEPARATELY PAGINATED, CONTAIN GENEF.AL INDUSTRIAL STANDA3DS F03 THE
?ED!JCTICN C? NOISE LEV£L3 IS AEOVE-GROUSE STRUCTURES. THE FIRST IS A DISCUSSION OF CONCEPTS
INCLUDING NOISS LEVELS ANT SCISE P3ESSU3ES, SOUND DAHPEl.'ISG. AP.CHITECTUSAL ACOUSTICS. ANC SOUND
ADSORPTION. Tt:E SECCND PAnFHLET IS CONCZRH-C KITH ARCHITECIUHAL hEQUIREMENTS SUCH AS THE
SOUND-PP.OCrINi; 0: WALL3 Ai.'D CEILINGS, CONNECTING CORSIDOSS AND SHAFTS. DETEPMINATICN 0?
ACOUSTICAL SUFFICIENCY, AN! PROTECTION IN TECHNICAL FACILITIES AGAINST INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
NOISE. THE THI3D OEA13 WITH SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF ANTI-NOISZ PROTECTION MEASURES FOH HALLS.
CEILIKfJS, SHAFTS, ANL COr.FIDOr.S. C!!E FOURTH FAMEHLET IS CONCERNED KITii FLOATING FLA3T23-STON2
Tt'CHNIQUtS AND I liSTSUCTICNS FOE BUILDERS.
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83
GiPSANY.FlD SEP OP
L?.A/1.'0:.3E
"NOV 30, 196« NORTH r.H IS £-• ISTPHALIAN DECREE (GVB1 S. 3U8) ON THE ABATEMENT OF
NOISE." HANDBUCK DIE LA Z.-.r 5CHUIZES : 38 «60.
GOSSFAU, £BERHA?.D. ASu r*-r.~.iS, COKP. EPA
GERMAN 12/OC/69 PCS 1-3 ID« 0093GA
CONT. UPDATED LOOSE-LEA? .-; = .
THIS DECREE FORBIDS TKZ ?£KZ?.ATION OF AVOIDABLE NOISE CAPABLE OF ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE
HEALTH OF OTHERS. TO THIc HNL, IT PLACES LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OP SOUND-REPRODUCING DEVICES AND
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. WOr-l 2ISESS. THE USE AND OPERATION OF HOTOB VEHICLES, THE SETTING OP? OF
FYR07ECHNICAL DEVICES, ftS'l '.'.I THE 3ENERATION OF NOISE DURING NIGHT HOURS. THE DECREE ALSO
REQUIRES THAT DOMESTIC ANZ.'&L? = Z SO KEPT AS NOT TO PRODUCE DISTURBING NOISES. (SIMILAR
LEGISLATION, DEALING lillX AP.EA5 NOT VET COVERED BY FEDERAL LEGISLATION, EXISTS FOR THE OTHEB WEST
GtSMAN 3UNDESLAHNJEF. A3 KcLL.j
LSA/PESTICIDES
"AUG 7, 1972 LAW OH I?A-?:C IN DDT (DDT LAW)." BUNDESGESETZ3LATT, I.
EPA
GERMAN 08/10/72 PCS 1385-87 ID* 00313A
THIS LAW PROHIBITS THi
ACQUISITION, OR USE OF Oil
SUCK PRODUCTS USED EXCLUSI7
PRODUCTS NOT INTENDED FOE
ANIMALS TO BE USED F03 FOG~
PROCEDURES FOR SUCH P20DOCT
CASES, AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE
PUtPOSuS. THE FEDERAL SIM
MINISTER FCR FOOD, AGRICULT
DD1 IN MEAT- AND COSMETICS.
!!;.!":: ACTUF.E, IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, COHKERCIAL HANDLING,
A:;:. DDT PREPARATIONS. THE PROHIBITION DOES NOT, HOWEVER, EXTEND TO
EL: FOB COMBATTING LICE, PHARAOH'S ANTS, OB BEDBUGS, NOR TO SUCH
ZZ: CM HUMANS OP OTHER VERTEBRATE ANIMALS; IK BUILDINGS STABLING
'•.a IS PLACES WHERE FOOD IS PRODUCED, HANDLED OR MARKETED, LABELING
: APE SPECIFIED. THE FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICE IS ALSO, IN INDIVIDUAL
::-:z PROHIBITION, WHEN DDT is TC EE USED FOR EXPERIMENTAL OR SIKILAS
:TZ= ?OR HEALTH AND FAMILY AFFAIRS IS, IN COOPPEP.ATIOS WITH THE
V:-£ AKD FORESTRY, EMPOWERED TC SET MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES FOR
OrFZNSES AGAINST THE LAW MAY BE PUNISHED BY FINES OH IMPPISOSK2NT.
PLANT PROTECTION LA« ',7
GERMAN
THIS LAW IS AIMED AI f.-C
AND AT THE SAME TIME paEViST
PESTICIDES. THE PED&3AL KIS
ORDINANCES PRESCRIBING OF. ??
RESTRICT THE USE OF LICENSE:
NECESSARY TO PROTECT HEALTH.
BIOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FOB A:-£
ON PESTICIDES TO THE FEDE.'i:
SPECIFIES THE INFORMATICS' iH
PESTICIDES TO INFORM THE CC!!
AMENDMENTS SEE 5G31, 1366, S
.'.A: 10, 1968. BUNDESGESETZELATT N. 28.
EPA
05/15/68 PGS 352-356 ID* 00589A
TECTING PLANTS AND STORED PLANT PRODUCTS AGAINST PESTS AND DISEASES
S?- DAMAGE TC HUMA" CS ANIHAL HEALTH ARISING FROM THE USE OF
IiTEB OP FOOD, AGRICULTURE ASE FORESTRY IS EMPOWERED TO ENACT
;HIEITING THE USE OF SPECIFIC PESTICIDES AND TAY ALSO PROHIBIT OR
l-ESTICICES ON SPECIFIC PLANTS DSED AS FOODSTUFFS IF THIS IS
THE LAW PROVIDES THAT PESTICIDES BE LICENSED BY THE FEDERAL
:CJL:UF.E AND FORESTRY, WHOSE TASKS ALSO INCLUDE PROVIDING INPOBRATION
-:vE?Nn£NT AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN THIS AREA. THE LAD ALSO
::K KUSI APPEAR ON PESTICIDE LABELS AND FURTHER REQUIRES PERSONS USING
?ii£N: AUTHORITIES AT THE TIKE CF COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS. FOP.
. 23, P. 531 AND BGB1, 1971, S. 73, PP. 1161-1163.
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LEA/PESTICIDES
PAGE 84
ORDINANCE ON THE TESTING AND LICENSING OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS OF MABCH 4,
1969. EUNDESGESETZBLATT N. 19.
lit A
GEF.1AN 03/07/69 PCS 183-184 IDS 005898
THIS ORDINANCE, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PLANT PROTECTION LAH OF HAY 10, 1968, REQUIEES THAT
APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES FOR PESTICIDES BE CADE ON FORMS DEVELOPED BY THE FEDERAL BIOLOGICAL
INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY. NECESSARY DATA ARE: (1) EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS OB THE
ACTIVITY OF THE PRODUCT UNDER USE, (2) DETAILS OF ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH, (3)
DETAILS OF ITS BEHAVIOR ON OR IN PLANTS OB PLANT PRODUCTS, (4) DETAILS OF ITS BEHAVIOR IN SOIL
AN; W&TE3, (5) DETAILS OF THE ANALYTICAL METHODS USED FOR THE DETERMINATION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
IN THE PF.OEUCT AND FOR THE DETERMINATION OF RESIDUES 0? ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, INCLUDING THEIB
CEGRAi/ATION AND REACTION PRODUCTS. THE TESTING OF SAMPLES EXTENDS TO: (1) THE CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION, (2) THE ACTIVITY OF THE PRODUCT, AND (3) THE ASPECTS ENUMERATED IN 2, 3, 4 ABOVE.
LRA/PESilCIDES
CSDINANCE CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE FOS PLANT PROTECTION
PRODUCTS OF JULY 23, 1971. BDNDESGESETZELATT N. 71.
EPA
GERMAN 07/25/71 PCS 1117-1119 ID* 00589C
THIS OF.DINANCE, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PLANT PROTECTION LAW OF MAY 10, 1968, LISTS PLANT
PROTECTION PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO LIMITED USE OR PROHIBITED FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
GEuIKASC- CONCERNING PLANT PROTECTION MATERIALS, PESIICIDES C STOCK PROTECTION
XATEF.IALS IS OS OH 700DSTUFFS OF VEGETABLE OP.IGIN (=ESTICIEE TOLERANCES ORDINANCE) OP 11/30/66.
EPA
GERMAN • 12/10/66 PGS 667-675 1C* 00590A
BUNDESGESETZBLATT N. 53
THIS ORDINANCE, MADE P'JSSUAKT TO THE "FOCDSTUFFS LAH IN THE JAN 17, 1936 VERSION," ESTABLISHES
70LSKASCE LEVELS FOS A LAF.GZ P.ANG2 OF SUBSTANCES IN OH ON VEGETABLE-ORIGIN FOODSTUFFS AND
r-F.OVIDES FOR PENALTIES FOP. VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE.
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GERMANY. FED REP OF
LRA/PESTICIDES
PAGE
35
"DEC 1U, 1972 ORDINANCE AMENDING TKL PESTICIDES TOLERANCES ORDINANCE." BUNDES
3ESETZELATT. I.
EPA
GEr.HAN 12/10/72 PCS 1459-75 ID» 00590B
THIS ORDINANCE, WHICH AMENDS THE NOV 30, 1966 ORDINANCE ON PLANT PROTECTION HATERIALS. PESTI-
CIDES AND STOCK PROTECTION MATERIALS IS 05 OK FOODSTUFFS OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN. PLACES LIMITATIONS
CN THE MARKETING OF SUCH PRODUCTS WHICH CONTAIN RESIDUES OF PESTICIDES IN EXCESS OF THE TOLERANCE
LEVELS ESTABLISHED FOF. SUCH SUBSTANCES IN THE APPENDIX TO THE ORDINANCE.
LEA/RADIATION
"LAW OF DEC 23. 1959, FOR AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION." SAMMELBLATT, V. 1U, N. 2.
EPA
GEFKAN 00/OG/6C PCS 63 ID! 00692A
THIS LAW AMENDS THE WEST GERMAN CONSTITUTION TO GIVE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE
JURISDICTION IN RESPECT TO "THE PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FOB PEACEFUL
PURPOSES, THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF INSTALLATIONS SERVING SUCH PURPOSES, THE PROTECTION
AGAINST HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE RELEASE CF NUCLEAR ENERGY OR FROH IONIZING RADIATIONS. ANC THE
DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES." IT FURTHER STIPULATES THAT LAWS PROMULGATED ON THE BASIS
OF THIS PROVISION CAN, SUBJECT TO TH£ COBSEN1 Or THE BUNDESRAT. 31 IMPLEMENTED BY THE STATES
ACTING AS AGENTS FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
LEA/RADIATION
"DEC 23, 1959 LAW COVERING THE PEACEFUL USES OF NUCLEAR ENERGY AND PROTECTION
AGAINST ITS HAZARDS (ATOMIC ENERGY LAW)." SAMMELBLATT, V. 14. N. 2.
EPA
GERMAN 00/00/6C PCS 64-78 ID* 00693A
THIS LAW IS DESIGNED TO: PROMOTE NUCLE4B RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE USE OF NUCLEAR
ENERGY FOR PEACEFUL PURPOSES; PROTECT LIFE, HEALTH AND PROPERTY FROH THE DANGERS OF NUCLEAR
ENERGY AND IONIZING RADIATION; PREVENT DANGER TO THE SECURITY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC ARISING
FQOH THE USE OR RELEASE OF NUCLEAR ESEFGY; ENABLE THE FEDERA'L REPUBLIC TO MEET INTERNATIONAL
OBLIGATIONS IN THE FIELD OF NUCLEAR ENERGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION. INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS DEAL
WITH: LICENSING FOR ACTIVITIES CONCERNED WITH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE IMPORTING, EXPORTING,
TRANSPC3TATION AND STORAGE OF NUCLEAR FUELS; SUPERVISION CF NUCLEAR FUELS, RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
AND RADIATION-EMITTING EQUIPMENT; AS'D THE ADMINISTRATION OF PENALTIES UNDER THE LAB. FOR
ASENDMINTS SEE THE "BUNDESGESETZELATT": 1963 I, P. 201; 1964 I, P. 337; 1968 I, P. 503; 1969
I, ?. 45. P. 1429; 1969 II, P. 1309; 197C I, P. 805.
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86
GiP.NANY.FED REP OF
LBA/BADIATION
"FEE 22. 1962 DECREE CN PRECAUTIONARY COVERAGE IN iCCOBCAHCE ilTH THE ATONIC ENEPG
LAW (PRECAUTIONARY COVERAGE EEC3EE)." BUNEESGESETZBLATT I.
EPA
GERMAN 02/28/62 PCS 77-82 ID* OC693B
SECTION I OP THIS DECREE STIPULATES THREE TYPES OF POSSIBLE PRECAUTIONARY CCVEBAGE FOR ATONIC
INSTALLATIONS: LIABILITY INSURANCE, A THIRD PARTY INDEMNITY OP. KAEEANTY OBLIGATION, AND OTHER
TYPES OF COVERAGE WITHIN HESTBICTIONS HERE SPECIFIED. ALSO STIPULATED ABE: THE EXTENT OF
PRECAUTIONARY COVERAGE REQUIRED FOR ATONIC INSTALLATIONS: THE STANDARD AMOUNTS OF MAXIMUM
LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR REACTORS AND OTHER ATOMIC INSTALLATIONS; AND CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH
THE AMOUNT OF COVERAGE KAY BE INCREASED OR REDDCED. SECTION II, DEALING KITH PRECAUTIONARY
COVERAGE FOR NUCLEAR FUELS AND OTHER RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. COVERS THE EXTENT OF LIABILITY
INSURANCE COVERAGE AS WELL AS THE STANDARD AMOUNTS OP COVERAGE IK SCCH CASES; THE CALCULATION OF
MAXIMUM LIABILITY IN INDIVIDUAL CASES; AKOUNTS OF INSURANCE WHERE EC-BE THAN ONE SUBSTANCE IS
INVOLVED; AND ARRANGEMENTS TO BE MADE WHERE APPROVAL FOR SUCH SUESTABCES IS NOT CONTAINED IN THE
ATOMIC ENERGY LAW.
LRA/RADIATION
"ORDINANCE CONCERNING PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE DUE TO IONIZING EADIATION IN SCHOOLS
(SECOND RADIATION PROTECTION ORDINANCE) OF JDL 18, 1964." BUBDES3ESETZBLATT, 1964 I.
EPA
GERMAN 07/18/64 PCS 500-506 ICt 00693C
THIS OBDINANCE APPLIES TO: (1) THE USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN CONNECTION WITH
INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS, THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES USED IN SCHOOLS, AND
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING SUCH SUBSTANCES; AND (2) THE OPERATICN OF X-BAY EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOL
INSTRUCTION. IT ENUMERATES THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES MAY BE USED AND
STORED IN SCHOOLS WITHOUT A LICENSE, THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH k PERMIT HAY BE GRANTED FOR THE
DESIGN OF DEVICES INCOHP02ATIHG VARIOUS TYPES OF RADIATION SOURCES, AND THE SPECIFIC PROTECTION
MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS. PROVISION IS ALSO HADE FOE TBE APPOINTHENT OF PERSONS
RESPONSIBLE FOR RADIATION PROTECTION. FURTHERMORE, PUPILS ABE FORBIDDEN TO PABTICIPATE IN TBE
USE OF DEVICES CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, EXCEPT IN THE PRESENCE AND UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF A TEACHER RESPONSIBLE FOR RADIATION PROTECTION.
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87
GERMANY,FSD HEP OF
LRA/FADIATION
"FIBST RADIATION PROTECTION ORDINANCE OF JON 21, 136., IN THE VERSION OF OCT 15.
1965." EUNDE3GESETZBI.ATT, 1965 I. PP. 1653-168U.
EPA
GERMAN 10/22/65 PGS 165U-168U ID» 00693D
THIS ORDINANCE IS APPLICABLE TO: (1) ACTIVITIES INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
(EXTPACTION, PRODUCTION, STORAGE. TREATMENT. PROCESSING. ANY OTHEE FORM OF USE, AND DISPOSAL);
(2) THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES; (3) THE IMPORT AND EXPORT CF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES;
(U) TRANSACTION'S INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (ACQUISITION AND CESSION TO OTHER PERSONS).
MAJOR SECTIONS DEAL WITH: LICENSING, ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, AND NOTIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES WITH
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES; RADIATION PROTECTION MEASURES; AND MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEES
WORKING WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. THIS LAH IS SUMMARIZED IN THE "INTERNATIONAL DIGEST OF
HEALTH LEGISLATION." V. 22, N. a, pp. 730-73U.
LRA/RADIATION
"HEH VERSION OF THE ORDINANCE ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICAMENTS TREATED KITH
IONIZING RADIATION OR CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, AUG 8, 1967." BUNDESGESETZBLATT, N. 50.
EPA
GERMAN 08/15/67 PGS 893-895 1C* 00693E
THIS ORDINANCE DEALS WITH THE MARKETING OF MEDICINE OR CF MEDICAL SUPPLIES WHICH EITHER
CONTAIN OB HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS. CERTAIN ALLOWABLE AMOUNTS OF RADIATION
ARE SPECIFIED FOR THOSE PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE FREELY MARKETED; RESTRICTIONS ON THE MARKETING CF
THOSE WHICH DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE ALSO STATED. THE LABELLING OF SUCH PRODUCTS IS
ALSO REGULATED BY THE ORDINANCE. NEW SUBSTANCES ARE ADDED TO THE LIST OF THOSE WHICH HAY BE
DELIVERED 70 PRACTICING PHYSICIANS BY THE SECCND ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE ON THE
AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICAMENTS TREATED KITH IONIZING RADIATION CE CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
OF MAY 10, 1971, BUNDESGESETZBLATT, 1971, N. <41, P. 1«9.
LRA/RADIATION
"NOV 25, 1971 NOTIFICATION OF THE FORMATION OF A REACTOR SAFETY COMMISSION."
BUNDESANZEIGEB, N. 228.
EPA
GERMAN 12/08/71 PGS 2 ID* 00693F
THIS NOTIFICATION CONCERNS TH2 FORMATION, WITHIN THE FEDEBAL MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND
SCIENCE, OF AN 18-HEHBER REACTOR SAFETY COMMISSION TO COUNSEL THE MINISTER IN ALL RATTERS
CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF ATOMIC INSTALLATIONS, ESPECIALLY WBERE THE APPROVAL OF SUCH
INSTALLATIONS IS CONCERNED: THE COMMISSION MAY ADVISE OTHER OFFICES ONLY ON THE APPROVAL OF THE
MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE. MEMBERS ABE TO BE APPOINTED ON AN HCNOBABY BASIS BY THE
MINISTER FOR THREE-YEAR TERMS; THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN ARE APPOINTED BY THE MINISTER, ON
THE APPROVAL CF THE COMMISSION. FOR ONE YEAR TERMS, WITH TOTAL TERfl OF SERVICE NOT TC EXCEED
THREE YEARS. OTHER PROVISIONS CONCERN: CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PERSONS HAY BE EXCLUDED FROM
MEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF SUBCOMMITTEES; ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUSINESS LOCATION
AND AGENDA FOF. THE COMMISSION; COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS; AND REMUNERATION FOR COMMISSION
MEMBERS.
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GERMANY,FED REP OF
LBA/RADIATICN
"MAE 1, 1973 DECREE ON THE PEOTECTION FROM INJURIES eY X-RAYS (X-RAY DECREE)."
BUNDESGESETZBLATT I.
EPA
GERMAN 03/09/73 PCS 173-92 ID* 00693G
THIS DECREE APPLIES TO X-RAY INSTALLATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS WHICH PRODUCE X-RAY RADIATION AS
A SIDE EFFECT. IN WHICH X-RAYS HITH AN END-POINT ENERGY OF BETWEEN FIVE KILO-ELETBON-VOLTS AND
THESE MEGA-ELECTRON-VOLTS CAN BE PRODUCED. MAJOR PROVISIONS OF THE DECREE CONCERN:
PREREQUISITES FOR THE OPERATION OP SUCH INSTALLATIONS, INCLUDING CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOB THE
APPROVAL OF THEIR OPERATION AND DESIGN; SPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF X-RAY
INSTALLATIONS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS ON PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES NECESSARY WHEN X-RAYS ABE USED ON
LIVING HUMAN BEINGS OR OTHER ANIMALS AND PROVISIONS SPECIFYING PERMISSIBLE AMOUNTS OF EXPOSURE TO
RADIATION; MEDICAL SUPERVISION OF EXPOSED PERSONS; AND PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS OF THE DECREE.
APPENDICES INCLUDE REGULATIONS ON THE DESIGN OF X-RAY INSTALLATIONS FOR MEDICAL AS HELL AS FOR
HONMEDICAt PURPOSES.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
LAW ON HASTE DISPOSAL
HOSCHUTZK& ARNOLD EDITED BY
GERMAN
06/00/72 PCS 205
EPA
ID* 0011UA
THIS POCKETBOOK CONTAINS THE TEXT OF THE FEDERATION'S LAN ON WASTE DISPOSAL AND
PERTINENT FEDERAL AND LAENDER (ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS OF THE REPUBLIC ) REGULATIONS
(DIRECTIVES). ALSO INCLUDED ARE THE ESTABLISHED FEDERAL AND LAENDER SPECIFICATIONS WHICH
PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE SPECIFICATIONS,
AS TECHNICAL NORMS. WILL GAIN INCREASED IMPORTANCE IN CONNECTION HITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE
LAH ON WASTE DISPOSAL.
THE COMPILATION REFLECTS THE PRESENT STATUS OF ESSENTIAL REGULATIONS ON HASTE DISPOSAL
WHICH, AT PRESENT, ARE DEVELOPING VIGOROUSLY WITHIN THE GENERAL FRAMERORK OF ENVIRONMENTAL
E-ROTECTIOH. THE HASTE DISPOSAL LAWS BECOME OBSOLETE TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE COVERED BY FEDERAL LAW.
AN EXTENSIVE SUBJECT INDEX IS INCLUDED.
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GERMANY,FED BEP OF
(I
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"LAW OF JON 7. 1972 ON THE DISPOSAL OF HASTES." BUNDESGESETZBLATT. TfcIL I.
EPA
GEFKAN 06/10/72 PGS 873-860 1C* 0011UB
THIS LAW STATES THAT WASTES ABE TO BE DISPOSED OF IN A BAN NEB THAT HOBS NOT IMPAIR THE
WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. JEOPARDIZE WELFARE, DISADVANTAGEOUSLY AFFECT THE HATER, SOIL, OB
USEFUL PLANTS, CONTRIBUTE TO ENVIBONMENTAL POLLUTION OR NOISE, RUN COUNTER TO THE IMPORTANCE OF
THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE, AGRICULTURE, OR URBAN CONSTRUCTION, OB DISRUPT OR ENDANGER PUBLIC
SAFETY. THE LAM DEFINES SOLID HASTE, CITES THE OBLIGATION TC DISPOSE OK HASTES, SPECIFIES
DISPOSAL RETHODS. SETS PROVISIONS FOB THE CONTROL AND LICENSING FOR THE COLLECTION AND
TaANSPOPTATICN OF SOLID HASTES. AND OUTLINES MONITORING PROCEDURES. THE LAW ALSO COVERS
PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS, CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS, PLANNING RULES ANC PROCEDURES, AND AHENDHENTS TO
THE FEDEEAl HEALTH AND BUILDING LABS.
LSB/SOLID HASTE
PRACTICAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE HASTE DISPOSAL BILL FOB THE CHEHICAL INDUSTRY.
CHERISCHE INDUSTRIE.
LOC
GEERAS 07/00/72 PGS H36-<*38 ID* 0011«C
MATE?
THE ABTICLE DISCUSSES QUESTION'S INHERENT IN THE NEH GERMAN HASTE DISPOSAL BILL
OF 7 JUNE 1972. THESE INCLUDE WHAT HASTES MUST BE REPORTED, HHAT KIND OF PROOF OF
DISPOSAL CAN BE DEMANDED, HHO HAS TO DISPOSE OF THE HASTES , HOB THEY ARE TO BE
DISPOSED OF. AND HHERE THE HASTES CAN BE TAKEN.
LRA/HATER
HATE? RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LAH OF JULY 27, 1957 (BGB1.I S. 1110), AS AMENDED.
UHWELTFECHT: BADH UNO NATUR, V. 1
EUBHENNE. H., COMP. EPA
GERMAN 00/00/72 PGS 11-27 ID* 00478A
THIS FEDERAL ENABLING LAH CONTAINS GENERAL PROVISIONS ON THE USE OF GBOUND, SURFACE AND
COASTAL HATERS, INCLUDING CONDITIONS FOB THEIR USE, LICENSING, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
HATER PBESEP.VSS. PARTS II, III, IV AND V DEAL RESPECTIVELY HITH SURFACE WATERS, COASTAL
HATEF.S, GROUND HATERS, AND HATER SUPPLY ADMINISTRATION, HITH EASIC PROVISIONS OUTLINED FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OP PUBE HATEB.
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L8A/BATER
PAGE
90
HATER SECURING LAW OF AUG. 2U, 1965 (BGB1. I S. 1225) AS AMENDED.
UHHELTRECHT: RADH UNO NATUB, V. 1
BURHENNE, W., COMP. EPA
GERMAN 00/00/72 PGS 31-UO ID* OOU79A
THIS LAW, DESIGNED TO ASSURE AND PROTECT WATEB RESOURCES FOR THE POPULATION AND THE DEFENSE
EFFORT IN THE EVENT OF BELLIGERENCY, DELINEATES THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE PROPRIETORS OF HATER
RESOURCE FACILITIES AND THE RIGHTS OF THE GOVERNMENT TO COHEEL CERTAIN ACTIONS.
LP.A/WAT2P
FIRST WATER SECURITY ORDINANCE OF MARCH 31, 1970 (BGB1. I S. 357).
UHWELTRECHT: RAUN UND NATUB, V. 1
BURHENNE, W., COHP. -EPA
GERMAN 00/00/72 PGS <»3-<4<4 ID* 00479B
THIS ORDINANCE, BASED OH THE WATER SECURING LAW OF 1965, SPECIFIES THE HINIMUH AMOUNTS OF
POTABLE HATER THAT BUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE POPULATION, MEDICAL FACILITIES AND LIVESTOCK; AND
PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON WATER NEEDED FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES IN THE EVENT OF A DEFENSE EMERGENCY.
FURTH23. THIS C2DIH.13CE SETS Q'JillTY STANDARDS ?OH DSIHKINO W£TEH AND IHDIISTBIAL-'JS E HATEB. AND
THE NINIKUK AMOUNTS TO BE AVAILABLE FOB FIBE-FIGHTING.
LRA/HAT2P.
LAW OF SEPT. 5, 1961, ON THE OSE OF DETERGENTS IN HASHING AND CLEANING AGENTS
(BGB1. I S. 1653) AS AMENDED. DRHELTRECHT: RAUH UND NATUR. V. 1.
BUBHENNE, W., COHP. EPA
GERMAN 00/00/72 PGS 698-706 ID* OOU81A
THIS LAW, DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF DEGRADABILITY IN CLEANING AGENTS
AND TO PREVENT THE MARKETING. IK POSTING OB EXPORTING OF DETERGENTS HOT CONFORMING TO STANDARDS.
AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH SUCH STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRESENT STATE OF
TECHNOLOGY AND THE CAPABILITIES OF PURIFICATION PLANTS. THE LAW ALSO COVERS SAMPLE TAKING AND
THE PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS, AS HELL AS PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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LRA/VAT3P
PAGE
91
DEC. 1, 1962 ORDINANCE ON THE DEGBADABILITY CF DETERGENTS USED IN WASHING AND
CLEANING AGENT3. JMHELTRECHT: RAUH UNO NATUR, V. 1.
EPA
GERMAN 00/00/62 PCS 698-706 ID* 004813
THIS ORDINANCE REQUIRES THAT THE DEGRADABILITY OF ANIONIC DETERGENTS USED IH HASHING AND
CLEANING AGENTS MUST AMOUNT TO AT LEAST 80 PERCENT. THE DEGRADABILITY IS TO BE DETERMINED BY
METHODS OUTLINED IN THE ANNEX TO THIS ORCINANCE.
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GREAT BRITAIN
LRA/AIR
THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1956 (465 ELIZ. 2 C 52) HALSBURY'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND.
3BD ID.. V. 26
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 456-490 ID* 00413A
ALSC Ft!
THIS ACT SEEKS TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE, DUST AND GRIT EMITTED FROM CHIMNEYS SERVICING
THE FURNACE OF ANY BOILER OR INDUSTRIAL PLANT. IT BANS DARK SMOKE FROM CHIMNEYS, REQUIRES NEWLY
INSTALLED INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL FURNACES TO BE VIRTUALLY SMOKELESS WHEN OPERATED
CONTINUOUSLY KITH PROPER FUELS, AND SPECIFIES THAT NEW FURNACES SHALL BE SO FITTED AS TO ARREST
GRIT AND COST AND THAT THE GRIT AND DUST EMITTED SHALL BE MEASURED. THE ACT ESTABLISHES SMOKE
CONT50L AREAS, ENCOURAGES OWNERS OF PRIVATE DWELLINGS TO ADAPT THEIR FURNACES TO EMIT LESS SMOKE,
PROVIDES FOB PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF THEIR COSTS,.AND SETS UP A CLEAN AIR COUNCIL. OTHER PARTS
OF THIS ACT COVER ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, THE'ENFORCEMENT DUTIES OF COURTS AND LOCAL
AUTHORITIES, WITH THE LATTER URGED TO MAKE RELEVANT INVESTIGATIONS AND TO PUBLICIZE POLLUTION
PROBLEMS.
LRA/AIR
SKCKE CONTROL (AUTHORIZED FUELS) REGULATIONS. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: 1956,
1963, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1971
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/57 PCS VARIOUS ID* 00413B
PURSUANT TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1956, THE SMOKE CONTROL AREAS (AUTHORIZED FUELS) REGULATIONS
(1956, HO. 2023; 1963, NO. 1275; 1965, NO. 1951; 1969, NO. 1798; 1970, NO. 1545; 1971, NOS. 1004
AND 1199) AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING FUELS: ANTHRACITE, CARBONIZED BHIQUETTED FUELS, COKE,
ELECTRICITY. GAS LOW-TEMPERATURE CARBONIZATION FUELS. LOW-VOLATILE STEAM COALS, FLUIDIZED CHAR
BIHDEP.LESS BRIQUETTES, "MULTIHEAT" BRIQUETTES MANUFACTURED BY THE NATIONAL COAL BOARD, "CCZIGLO"
NUTS AND "EEXCO OVOIDS", "FIREGLO" BRIQUETTES, "H&XIGLOW" OVOIDS, "ANCIT" BRIQUETTES, "EXT5ACITB"
OVOIDS, "SYNTRACIET" OVOIDS, "XL" BRIQUETTES, AND "ANTHRACINE" OVOIDS.
LRA/AIR
THE CLEAN AIR COUNCIL OHDEES 1957. NO. 766; 1962. NO. 128; 1965, NO. 1274
ETA1CTORY INSTRUMENTS 1957, 1962, 1965
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/58 PCS VARIOUS ID* 00413C
ALSC FBB
THISE ORDERS PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CLEAN AIR COUNCIL, THE MEMBERS OF WHICH
ARE APPOINTED BY THE MINISTER (SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT).
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GREAT BRITAIN
LRA/AIB
THE DARK SMOKE (PERMITTED PERIODS) REGULATIONS 1958, NOS. 498 AND 878
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1958
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/59 PCS 312-315 1C* OOU13D
STATUTORY INSTRUHEHT NO. U98 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1956 PERMITS THE EMISSION OF DARK SMOKE FOR
10 TO 1U .1INUTBS IN ANY 8-HODR PERIOD WHEN A SINGLE BOILER UNIT IS FIRED BY ONE FURNACE, WITH A
LONGER PERIOD PROVIDED FOR A CHIMNEY SERVING MORE THAN ONE FURNACE. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 878
SPECIFIES THE PERIODS OF TIME WITHIN WHICH DARK SMOKE HAY BE EMITTED FROM VESSELS BEFORE THE LATTER
ARE SUBJECT TC PROHIBITIONS ENUMERATED IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. THE PERMITTED TIME, DEPENDING ON THE
TYPE 0? FUPKACE AND SHIP, VARIES FROM 5 TO 20 MINUTES IN ANY 1-HOUP PERIOD.
LRA/AIR
THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1968 (C. 62) HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3RD ED., V. 26
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 603-619 ID* 00413E
ALSO PKB
DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE EXISTING POLLUTION CONTROL LAW, THIS ACT EXTENDS THE PROHIBITION
OH DARK-SMCKE EMISSION TO EVERY INDUSTRIAL OR TRADE PREMISE AND AUTHORIZES THE MINISTER TO
PRESCRIBE LIMITS ON TH2 RATE OF EMISSION OF GRIT AND DUST FROM CHIMNEYS SERVING & FURNACE THAT
BURNS SOLID, LIQUID OR GASEOUS MATERIAL. CERTAIN FURNACES, BUILT TO BURN AT A SPECIFIED HEAT,
ARE REQUIRE; TO PROVIDE AN "ARRESTMEKT PLANT" FOR BINIMIZING GHIT AND DUST EMISSIONS. THIS ACT
FURTHER MAKES MANDATORY AN APPROVAL BY LOCAL AUTHORITY OF THE HEIGHT OF ALL NEWLY BUILT CHIMNEYS,
NOT EXCLUDING THOSE OF HOUSES, SHOPS, AND OFFICES. THE MINISTER IS EMPOWERED TO TAKE THE
INITIATIVE IN LOCAL SHOKE-COUTROL AREAS AND TO DIRECT LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO TAKE ACTION THAT HE
DEEMS NECESSARY IN CASES WHERE LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT EXERCISED SUFFICIENT POLLUTION CONTROL.
PERSONS WHO ACQUIRE OR SELL UNAUTHORIZED SOLID FUELS FOR A NON-EXEMPTED BUILDING OR FURNACE ARE
LIABLE TO FINE.
LRA/AIR
THE CLtftN AIR (EMISSION OF DARK SMOKE)
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1969
(EXEMPTION) REGULATIONS 1969, NO. 1263
ENGLISH
00/00/70 PCS 3781-3783
EPA
ID* OOU13F
' THE FOLLOWING EXEMPTIONS TO THAT PART OF THE CLEAN AIS ACT 1968 THAT BANS EMISSION OF DARK
SKOKE A?.E MACE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THAT THERE BE 'NO OTHER PRACTICABLE MEANS OF .DISPOSAL AMD
THAT THSRt BE CONSTANT SUPERVISION TO MINIMIZE SKOKE EMISSIONS: BURNING TIMBER AND OTHER MATERIALS
AT BUILDING SITES; WASTE EXPLOSIVES; BURNING AS A RESULT OF FIRE CONTROL AND FIRE-FIGHTING
TRAINING; TAR, PITCH OR ASPHALT USED IN SURFACING ROADS; INCINERATION OF DECEASED ANIMALS; AND
THE BURNING OF CERTAIN CONTAINERS US2D FOR PESTICIDES A.NC OTHER TOXIC SUBSTANCES.
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T BRITAIN
LHA/AIH
THE CLEAN AIS (HEIGHT OF CHIMNEYS) (EXEHPTION) REGULATIONS 1969, HOS. 411 AND U1 2
STATUTORY ISSTRUHBNTS 19169
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PCS 1155-1162 IDI OOU13G
STATUTORY INSTBUBENT NO. 411 PROVIDES THAT CHIMNEYS SERVING TEMPORARILY PLACED BOILERS 03
PLANTS Or. MOBILE UNITS USED AT CONSTRUCTION SITES OP UNITS USED IN INVESTIGATION AND RESEARCH OR
AS PERMITTED UNDE3 THE AGRICULTURAL ACT 19U7 ARE EXEKPTEC FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF OBTAINING
APPROVAL OF CHIMNEY HEIGHT FROM THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. U12 CONTAINS TWO
SCHEDULES: THE FIRST PROVIDES THE PRESCRIBEE APPLICATION FORM FOR CHIMNEY HEIGHT APPROVAL; THE
SECOND LISTS THE PARTICULATES THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
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THE CLEAN AIR (ARBESTHENT PLANT) (EXEMPTION) REGULATIONS 1969, NO. 1262.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1969
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 3777-3780 ID* OOU13H
ALSO PMB
THESE REGULATIONS PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1963 THAT CERTAIN
FURNACES BE FITTED UIIH ARBESTMENT PLANTS FOR MINIMIZING GRIT AND DUST. PORTABLE FURNACES
FUEHISHING TEHPCP.A3Y SOURCES OF HEAT ARE EXEMPTEE AS ARE OTHEE SPECIFIED TYPES IN WHICH THE HATTER
BURNED DOES NOT "CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMISSION OF GRIT AND DUST". AN APPENDED SCHEDULE DESIGNATES
THE FORMAT OF, AND THE INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON, THE APPLICATION FOB EXEMPTION.
LRA/AIS
THE CLtAN AIS (EMISSION OF GRIT AND DUST FROM FURNACES) REGULATIONS 1971, NO.
162. STATUT03Y INSTRUMENTS 1971
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 500-50U ID* OOU13J
THESE EEGULATIONS PRESCRIBE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRIT ANC DUST WHICH HAY BE EMITTED BY THE
CHIMNEYS OF FURNACES INSTALLED AFTEH NOVEMBER 1, 1971. FURNACES INSTALLED EARLIER HAVE UNTIL
JANUARY 1. 1973. TO COMPLY. THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT OF G3IT AND DUST IS DETEBHINED BY THE HEAT
INPUT OE OUTPUT AND BY THE FUEL BURNED, EITHER SOLID OR LIQUID. THESE REGULATIONS CO NOT APPLY
TO INCINERATCRS.
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THE CLEAN AIB (HEASOBEMBNT OP OBIT AND DOST PBOH PUBNACES) REGULATIONS 1971
STATUTOBI IHSTBUBENTS 1971
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ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS H97-U99 ID! 00413K
ALSO ST
THESE REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT DEVICES FOE THE HEASUBEHENT OF GRIT AND DUST EMITTED PBOH
FUBNACES BE ADAPTED SO THAT THE RECORDING AND REPORTING OF SUCH MEASUREMENTS ABE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ONE OF THE PROCEDURES DESCBIBED IN BRITISH STANDARD 3405, 1961.
LEA/'AIa
liiS 3HCKZ CCSTuGI. iHSAC ^XEKFTE: rrSSriiCZS; OBD22 1970. SOS. 615 ASD 166-»: 1971,
NO. 1265; 1972, NOS. 038 AND 955. STATUTORY INSTBUHENTS 1970. 1971, 1972.
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ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS VABIOUS ID* OOU13L
PUBSChKT TO Ti!E CLEA5 AIT. ACT 'iS26, THESE STtfJICSr IBSTSUr.SSTS SXBHPT C3HTAI8 C.VTBGOBIES OP
FURNACES FROH THE SliOKE-CCSTSCL AREAS .PHOVISICaC Cf THE ACT. 2XEHPT2D ARE PDRBiCES OB GRATE
STOVES BOBNING LIQUID FUEL, THOSE EQUIPPED WITH HECHANICAL STOKERS AND BURNING OTHER THAN
PULVERIZED FUEL itHD INSTALLED PEIOS TO B1I 1, 1970, 32CHAKICAL-STOKIHG FURNACES DESIGNED TO BURN
COAL AND ViTK A KEillUi CAP&CIT; OF HCS2 THAH ISC.OCO 3TDS FSB HOUR AND INSTALLED AFTER DECEMSHR
-3, 1356; SOLID-FuSL DNII5, FOLG02A COaSaSTICK STOVES. HOCSEUAESEBS. HOOD-CHIP FIBED AIR
KEATEBS. HOUKSELL SABDDST BUBHIHG STOVES. TRIANCOtiATIC SOBS. RAZBtlBil CB 3U'S, PA8KBAY COOLHASTERS,
AND TRIANCO TGB 1.7'S. THE EiEHPTSD STATUS IS DULY APPLICABLE WHEN THESE FURNACES HAVE BEEN
PROP2RL? INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED SO AS TO HIKIHIZE SROKE ESISSIOHS.
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BUILDING BESULATIONS 1972, NO.
STATUTORY INSTBUHENTS 1972
ENGLISH
317: PBEVENTION OF EHISSION SMOKE (CLEAN AIB)
00/00/72 PGS 91
EPA
IDI 00414A
SECTION 2 OP PABT H (WORKS AND FITTINGS) OP THESE REGULATIONS PBOVIDES THAT HEATING AND
COOKING APPLIANCES ABE PROHIBITED FROM DISCHARGING "THE PRODUCTS OP COMBUSTION" INTO THE AIR
UNLESS THEY ABE DESIGNED TO BURN GAS, COKB, OR ANTHBACITE. CEBTAIN EXEMPTIONS ABE ENUHEBATBD.
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THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 19J6 (26 GEO. 5
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 2*>
1 ECU. 8 _. ,9) HALSBCRY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PCS 269-260
EPA
ID* OOD23A
PAST III OF THIS ACT, "NUISANCES AND OFFENSIVE TRADES". PBOVIDES A BEAMS OF ACTION BY LOCAL
AUTHORITIES AGAINST SHORE AND OFFENSIVE ODORS WHICH AiZ SCT COVEBED BY THE ALKALI ACT 1906 OB THE
CLEAN AIP ACT 1956. IT LISTS AS A STATUTORY NUISAHCZ "ABY DUST OB BFPLOVIA CADSED BY AH? TBADE,
BUSINESS, MANUFACTURE OB PROCESS" THAT IS A NUISANCE 10 PERSONS IN THE VICINITY. A COHPLAINT HAY
BE BBOUGHT BY ANYONE SO ACHIEVED, AND THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE HAY OBDER THE LOCAL AUTHOBITY TO
ABATi. THE NUISANCE. THIS PART OF THE ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SMELTING OF ORES AND MINERALS OB
TO THE HEATING OR CONVERTING OF IRON AND OTHER METALS.
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THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1960 (8 & 9 ELIZ. 2 C. 16) HALSEUSY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
3D ED., V. 28
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ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 241 ID* OOU24A
SECTION 61(B) OF THIS ACT EMPOWERS THE MINISTER TO BAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE EMISSION
OR CONSUMPTION OF SMOKE, FUMES, OB VAPOR AND THE EMISSION OF SPABKS, ASHES AND GRIT.
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PART II - CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1972
CHAPTER 20
EPA
ENGLISH CO/00/72 PCS 21-56 ID* 00424B
THIS ACT AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO BAKE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION,
EQUIPMENT ANE USES OF BOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE EMISSION OR CONSUMPTION OF SMOKE, FUMES, OB
VAPOR AND THE EMISSION OF SPABKS, ASHES, AND GRIT. AB AUTHORIZED EXAMINER HAY TEST VEHICLES
ON THE POAD FOR COMPLIANCE KITH THE IAH FOR THE PBEVEBTIOS AND REDUCTION OF SMOKE, FUHES, OR
VAPORS. THE ACT ALSO PROVIDES THAT THE VEHICLE OWNER WILL HAVE A SPECIFIED TIME IN BHICH TO
REPAIR ANY DEFECTS AND TO BE RETESTED FOR COBPLIANCE.
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"THE MOTOR VEHICLES (CONSTRUCTION AND OSE) REGULATIONS 1973." STATUTORY INSTRU-
MENTS 1973, N. 2«.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PCS 1-113 ID» 00«2<»C
THESE PECULATIONS, ISSUED BY TH£ SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SLATED TC BECOME
EFFECTIVE ONF FEB 13, 1973, GOVERNS THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES. AMONG OTHE3 THINGS
TH£Y REQUIRE THAT MOTOR VEHICLES BE SO CONSTRUCTED AND OPERATED AS TO PREVENT THE EMISSION OP NOISE
ESYOHD CERTAIN SPECIFIED LEVELS AND TO ELIMINATE THE DISCHARGE OF AVOIDABLE SMOKE AND VISIBLE VAPOR
THESE REGULATIONS REVOKE A NUMBER OF PREVIOUS ORDERS, INCLUDING STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 196S/321,
1971/UttU, AND 1972/805.
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"THE ALKALI ETC. HOBKS ORDER 1963. SERIAL N. U93 OF 1963 ..." INT. DIG.
HLTH. LEG., V. 15.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/64 PCS 680 IDI 01366A
THIS ORDER EXTENDS THE LIST OF NOXIOUS AND OFFENSIVE GASES CITED IN THE 1906 ALKALI ETC., iOBKS
PECULATION ACT AS AMENDED. THE OFFICIAL TEXT OF THIS ORDER APPEARS IN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963,
FT. I, P. 569-572.
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"THE ALKALI ETC. WORK ORDER 1971, S.I. 960/1971 . . ." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG..
V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 892 ID* 01366B
THIS ORDEE SUBJECTS THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN NOXIOUS OR OFFENSIVE GASES FROM CERTAIN TYPES OF
ESTABLISHMENTS TO CONTROL UNDER THE 1906 ALKALI ETC. HOBKS REGULATIONS ACT. THIS 1971 ORDEB FURTHER ABENDS AND EXTENDS THE SCHEDULE OF
ESTABLISHMENTS AND EXTENDS THE LIST OF NOXIOUS AND OFFENSIVE GASES. THE OFFICIAL TEXT OF THIS ORDE
APfEAHS IN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1971, PT. II, SECT. 1, PP. 1799-2801.
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98
"THE ALKALI ETC. HOBKS (SCOTLAND) OEDEH 1972." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1972, N. 133
(S. 93).
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ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-9 ID* 01366C
THIS ORCER EXTENDS AND AMENDS THE LIST OF NOXIOUS OR OFFENSIVE GASES CITED IN THE 1906 ALKALI
ETC. ViOSKS REGULATIONS ACT AS AMENDED IN 1965. APPENDED SCHEDULES SET PCRTH THE MCXIOUS AND OFFEN-
SIVE GASES SUBJECT TO THIS ORDER AND THE HOHKS AND ESTABLISHMENTS. GIVING RISE TO SUCH DISCHARGES,
THAT ARE GOVERNED BY THIS GRDEB.
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"INJURY TO HEALTH AND COMFORT." THE LAWS OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 28.
EARL OF HALSBUBY, ET AL. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/59 PGS 136-138 ID* 00880A
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LANS ON NUISANCE AND PARTICULAR PROVISIONS ON
NOISE AND VIBRATIONS. ACTIVITIES HHICH INFRINGE ON THE RIGHT OF NEIGHBORS TO "COMFORTABLE AND
HEALTHFUL ENJOYMENT" OF THE PREMISES ABE DECLARED A NUISANCE. AN INJUNCTION HILL BE GRANTED AGAINS
ANY ACTIVITY WHICH IS JUDGED TO BE A NUISANCE ACCORDING TO EXISTING COMMUNITY STANDARDS. NOISE
CAUSED BY TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONDUCTED WITH REASONABLE PRECAUTION IS NOT A NUISANCE.
BESIDES CIVIL PROCEEDINGS FOR AN INJUNCTION, OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES FOB CONTROL OF EXCESSIVE NOISE AN
VIBRATIONS INCLUDE: INDICTMENT FOB MISDEMEANOUR OR SUMMARY PROSECUTION FOR VIOLATION OF LOCAL ORDI
NANCES; IN CASE OF HCTOH VEHICLES. PROSECUTION FOR OFFENSES RELATING TO HDFFLZBS, HABHING DEVICES
OF EXCESSIVE NOISINESS: FOR AIRCRAFT, PROSECUTION FOR CONTRAVENTION OF STATUTORY REGULATIONS. THE
NUISANCE PROVISIONS APPLY ALSO TO OTHER TYPES OF POLLUTION.
L2A/NOISE
"THE CIVIL AVIATION ACT, 1949, 12, 13, AND 14 GEO. 6, C. 67, AS AMENDED BY THE
CIVIL AVIATION ACT, 1968, C. 61." HALSEDRY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 519-523 ID* 00882A
SECTION fc OF THIS ACT PROVIDES FOR LICENSING, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, AIR-
POSTS AND FACILITIES, AND FOB REGULATION OF PERSONNEL EMPLOYED CN AIBCnAFT OB AT AIRPOBTS. AU-.
THOBITY TO CONTROL AIHC3AFT NOISE AND VIBRATIONS IS DEHIVED FPOH THIS SECTION.
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99
"THE CIVIL AVIATION ACT, 1968, C. 61." HALSBDBT'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND, 3D ED.,
V. 40.
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100
"THE AIR NAVIGATION ORDER, 1970, N. 95U." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1970, FART II.
SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 3031,2968 ID! 0088UB
ThIS ORDER PROVIDES FOR CONTROL OF NOISE AND VIEEATIONS CAUSED BY AIRCRAFT AT GOVERNMENT
OPERATED 05 LICENSED AIRPORTS. THE 1966 AIR NAVIGATION OHDEH AND SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS ARE RE-
PEALED.
LRA/NOISE
"THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY ACT, 1965, C. 16." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED.
V. 2. .
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 659-660 ID* 00885A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES THE BRITISH AIRPCBTS AUTHORITY, A BODY KITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADHINISTRA-
TION GF CERTAIN AIRPORTS. THE AUTHORITY IS CIRECTED TO TAKE MEASURES TO LIMIT NOISE AND VIBRATIONS
FROB AIr.CF.AFT USING AIRPORTS UNDER ITS SUPERVISION AND-TO ENFORCE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO AIR-
CRAFT NOISE. THE AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FURTHER POWER TO -TAKE FINANCIAL GRANTS TOWARD THE COST OF IN-
SULATING DWELLINGS LOCATED MtAR AIRPORTS AGAINST HCI3E.
LRA/NOISE
"CIVIL AVIATION. BRITISH AIRPORTS AUTHORITY. THE GATWICK AIRPORT — LONDON NOISE
INSULATION GRANTS. SCHEME 1973." STATUTORY INSTRUCTS 1973, N. 617.
EPA
00/00/73 PGS 1-9 ID* 00885B
THIS INSTRUMENT SPECIFIES THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF FUNDS FOR THE INSULATION
OF DWELLINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE GATWICK AIBF03T AGAINST NOISES AND VIBRATIONS. SCHEDULE 2 SETS
FORTH THE STANDARDS FOB INSULTATION IMPROVEMENTS.
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"THE HOVERCBAPT ACT. 1968. C. 59.
ENGLISH
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D EC., V. 31.
EPA
00/00/71 PCS 725-727 It* 00887A
THIS ACT PSOVIDES THAT REGULATIONS HAY BE HADE EY ODDER IN COUNCIL TC CONTROL NOISE AND
VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY HOVEPCRAFT. PENALTIES AND POWER OF DETENTION FOB NON-COMPLIANCE ARE
ESTABLISHED. REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OR ANNULMENT BY PARLIAMENT.
"THi. OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963, C. 41." HALSBURY'S STATUTES 0
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 13.
EPA
ID* 00888A
ENGLISH
00/00/69 PCS 609
THE MINISTER IS EMPOWERED TO HAKE REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PREMISES
CONTROLLED BY THIS ACT FROII ADVERSE AFFECTS CAUSED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION. PENALTIES FOB VIOLATIONS
ARE ESTABLISHED.
L8A/NOISE
"THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1960, 869 ELIZ. 2, C. 16, AS AHENCED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC
ACT, 1962, 10 C 11 ELIZ. 2, C. 59." HALSEURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 241-2U9 ID* 00900ft
SECTIONS 6« TO 67 OF THE ACT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE (FOBHEHLt THE MINISTER) HAY
MAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF MOT06 VEHICLES INVOLVING NOISE AND TH
USE AND TESTING OF SILEHCEF.S. PROVISIONS HAY BU HADE FOR PERIODIC EXAHINATIONS OF THE VEHICLES BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNfiL IN ORDER TO INSURE COMPLIANCE. HANDATOBY 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. 419, THE HOTOR VEHICLES (TESTS) (EXEMPTIONS)
REGULATIONS, 1969.
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"THE HCTOR VEHICLES (TESTS) (EXEMPTION) REGULATIONS,
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1969, PART I, SECTION 2.
1969, N. U19, AS AMENDED."
ENGLISH
00/00/69. PCS 1206-1210
EPA
IDI 00900B
THESE REGULATIONS LIST TYPES OF VEHICLES EXEMPTED FRCfl TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC
ACT. 1960, SECTION 66. CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES SUCH AS LOCOMOTIVES, TRACTORS AHD LAEGE
TRUCKS, VEHICLES CONTROLLED BY OTHER LEGISLATION, AND VEHICLES REGISTERED TEMPORARILY IN GREAT
E3ITA1H BY FOREIGNERS ARE EXEMPTED FRCM NOISE LEVEL TESTS ANC OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1960 ACT.
THESI REGULATIONS ARE AdENDED BY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1971, N. 1814, THE KOTOR VEHICLES (TESTS)
EXEMPTION (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1971.
"THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936, 26 3EO. 5 6 1 EDU. 8, C. 49." HALSBURY'S STATUTES
OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 269-280 ID* 00901A
GENERAL
SECTIONS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT OF 1936 WHICH PERTAIN TO CONTROL OF NUISANCES ARE INCLUDED.
STATUTORY NUISANCES INCLUDE MAINTAINING A PREMISES OB OPERATING A BUSINESS SO AS TO PRESENT HEALTH
HAZARDS OR CAUSE A NUISANCE TO THE COMMUNITY. VARIOUS POLLUTION PROBLEMS MAX BE PROSECUTED UHDEfl
THESE PROVISIONS. LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOB INSPECTING DISTRICTS TO DETECT HUISABCBS.
THEY .".AY TAKE ACTION IN LOCAL COURTS WHICH HAY SERVE ABATEMENT NOTICES, IMPOSE FINES OR CEDES LOCAL
AUTHORITIES TO ELIMINATE NUISANCE. COST OF ERADICATING A NUISANCE MA? BE RECOVERED FHOB O'rfHBR OP
PROPERTY ON WHICH IT OCCURRED. IF MORE THAN CN£ PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A NUISANCE, PROCEZDIBGS
MAY 3E TAKEN AGAINST ANY ONE OR GROUP OF THEM. INDIVIDUALS 3AY INITIATE ACTION IN COURT 10 ZCBPEL
AUTHORITIES TO INTERVENE IN A NUISANCE CASE. LOCAL AUTHORITIES JiAY INITIATE ACTION IN BIGH COURT IF
LOCAL STATUTES ARE CONSIDERED INSUFFICIENT 70 ABATE NUISANCE.
LEA/NOISE
"THE NCISE ABATEMENT ACT, (I960, 8 & 9 ELIZ. 2, C. 63." HALSBURY'S STATUTES
ENGLAND, 3D 2D.. V. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 494-499 ID* 00901B
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES NOISE AND VIBRATIONS AS STATUTOP.Y NUISANCES UNDER PART III OF THE P03LIC
HiALTH ACT. 1936. C. 49. IT IS N2CESSA5Y THAT IH2EE PBfiSOSS BRING COMPLAINT AGAINST SOBEGSE F03
A liOISE DISTURBANCE. 3ATHE3 THAN ONE PERSON AS IS THE CASE 0? OTHER STATUTORY NUISANCES UNDEH TSE
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. OPERATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS AHD OTHER AMPLIFYING DEVICES IN PUBLIC PLACES 13 ALSO
FESTRICTED.
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PAGE 103
"THE PUBLIC HEALTH (RECUBHIHG NUISANCES) ACT, 1963, C. 25" HALSBURY'S STATUTES OP
ENGLANC. 3D ED.. V. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 620-622 ID» 00901C
GESEEAL
THIS ACT EMPOWERS LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO SERVE'AN ABATEMENT NOTICE TO THE OCCUPIES OP A PREMISES '
WHERE A NUISANCE HAS OCCURRED AND IS LIKELY TO RECUS. IT IS TO BE ENFORCED ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES
IN PART III OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1936. THIS ACT HAY BE USED TO CONTROL VARIOUS POLLUTION
PROBLEMS WHICH ABE CONSIDERED STATUTORY NUISANCES. EXCESSIVE NOISE IS MADE A STATUTORY NUISANCE
BY THE NGISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960, C. 68.
"THE METROPOLITAN POLICE ACT, 1839, 263 VICT., C. «7." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND. 3D ED., V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 39 ID* 00902A
SECTION 55 OF THIS ACT PROHIBITS PERSONS FROM DISCHARGING ARTILLERY CR FIREARMS LARGER THAN A
"COMMON FOULING PIECE" WITHIN 300 YARDS OF A DWELLING TO THE ANNOYANCE OF ANY INHABITANT.
LRA/NOISE
"THE METROPOLITAN POLICE ACT. 186U, 27 C 28 VICT., C. 55." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3D ED.. V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 113 ID« 00902E
SECTION 1 OF THIS ACT PROVIDES THAT, UPON COMPLAINT FROM THE OCCUPANTS OF A HOUSE, STREET
MUSICIANS ANC SINGERS ABE REQUIRED TO DEPABT FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
LRA/PESTICIDES
IHE HYDROGEN CYANIDE (FUMIGATION) ACT 1937. 1 ECW. 8 6 1 GEO. 6. C. 15.
HALSEURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 33 ED., V. 26
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS UOO-U03 ID* 0062UA
THE ACT EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF HYDROGEN
CYANIDE FOB THE FUMIGATION OF ANY PREMISES OR ARTICLES WITHIN AN ENCLOSED AREA. THE PROVISIONS
OF THE ACT NAY BE EXTENDED TO OTHER SUBSTANCES BY AN ORDER IN COUNCIL. THE SCHEDULE DESCRIBES
PROCEDURES FCR INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY FUMIGATION PROCESS.
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HYDROGEN CYANIDE PONIGATION. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1951, V. 1
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/52 PGS 1066-1097 IDt 0062UE
THE HYDROGEN CYANICE (FUMIGATION OF BUILDINGS) REGULATIONS, 1951, »C. 1759 (STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS, 1951) AND THE HYDROGEN CYANIDE (FUMIGATION OF SHIPS) REGULATIONS 1951, NO. 1960
(STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 1951) REQUIRE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION MUST BE TRAINED
AND EXPERIENCED IN FUMIGATION HOBK. SUBSTANCES HHICH MIGHT 3E DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATION MUST BE
REMOVED AND APPROPRIATE MASHING SIGNS DISPLAYED. CERTAIN OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN
AND CERTIFIED BY THE PUHIGATOR. AFTER FUMIGATION, THE OPERATOR MUST ASCERTAIN THAT THE PREMISES
ARE SAFE FOR REOCCUPATION AND SIGN A CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE. THE TWO REGULATIONS VARY ONLY
SLIGHTLY TO SATISFY THE VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDING AND SHIP FUMIGATION. THE SCHEDULES
CONTAIN FORMS TO 3E COMPLETED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE FUHIGATOR, FIRST AID REGULATIONS AND
FEQUIREMENTS FOS SAFETY TESTS AFTER FUMIGATION.
LEA/PESTICIDES
THE PHARMACY ANC POISONS ACT 1933, 23 6 21 GEO. 5, C.25, AS AMENDED BY THE
PHARMACY ACT 195U, 263 ELIZ. 2, C.61 6 MEDICINES ACT 1968; C.67. HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
EPi
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 860-884 IDt 00626A
ENGLANC, 3D ED., V. 21
THIS ACT AUTHORIZES A RETAIL DRUG BUSINESS UNDER SUPERVISION OF A REGISTERED PHARMACIST TO SELL
POISONS UPON REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF A FEE. POISON CONTAINERS BUST BE LABELED WITH KAKE OF
POISON, ITS PROPORTION AND ADDRESS OF SELLER. CERTAIN POISONS HAY BE SOLD ONLY TO AUTHORIZED
PERSONS WHO MUST SIGN FOR THEM. SECTION 16 AND SCHEDULE 2 ESTABLISH THE POISONS BOARD SHICH LISTS
POISONS SUBJECT TO THE ACT. THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOB REGULATION OF PREPARATION,
STORAGE, LABELING, TRANSPORT AND SALE OF POISONS. THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING PHARMACISTS AND INSPECTING PREMISES TO SECURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED AS SELLERS OF POISON
UNDER THE ACT.
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PAGE 105
THE PHARMACY ACT 1954, 2 & 3 ELIZ. 2. C. 61. HALSBURY'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND,
3D EC., V. 21
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ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 910-928 ID* 00626E
THIS ACT DEFINES PROCEDURES FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE ANNUAL REGISTER OF PHARNACEOTICU CHEMISTS
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE PHARHACEUTIC&L SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN. ONLY REGISTERED PHARMACISTS SAY
SELL POISONS UNDER THE PHARHACY AND POISONS ACT 1933, C. 25. THE FOURTH SCHEDULE EXPLAINS THE
EXTENT OF BEPEAL AND AMENDMENT OF THE PHARHACY AND POISONS ACT 1933.
LRA/PESTICIDES
THE POISONS LIST ORDER 1972, NO. 1938. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1972
EPA .
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-9 ID» 00626C
THE POISONS LIST ORDER 1972, ISSUED BY THE POISONS BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHAHHACY AND
POISONS ACT OF 1933, REVISES THE POISONS LIST ORDER 1971, NO. 725 (STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1971).
SCHEDULE I CONTAINS AMENDMENTS TO THE EARLIER LISTS. SCHEDULE II CONSISTS OF THE REVISED LIST IN
FULL. THE 1972 ORDER BECAME EFFECTIVE ON FEBRUARY 1, 1973.
LRA/PESTICIDES
THE POISONS RULES 1972, NO. 1939. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1972
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-55 IDf 00626D
THi POISONS RULES, ISSUED BY THE POISONS BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARHACY AND POISONS ACT
OF 1933, PROVIDE FOR CONTROL OF ALL POISONS WITH CERTAIN SECTIONS REFERRING SPECIFICALLY TO
PESTICIDES. POISONS LISTED IN PART A OF SCHEDULE 5 HAY BE SOLD GENERALLY BUI ARE RESTRICTED TO
SPECIFIC USES (E.G., HORTICULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSING) WHICH MUST BE STATED ON LABEL, WHILE
THOSE IN PART B MAY BE SOLD ONLY TO PERSONS REQUIRING THEN FOR AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL
BUSINESS. RULE 18 PROHIBITS SALE OF STRYCHNINE AND CERTAIN OTHER POISONS EXCEPT TO PERSONS ENGAGED
IN PEST CONTROL BUSINESS AND CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE 13. RULE 19 OUTLAWS SALE OF CYANIDE
POISONS EXCEPT TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS, 3Y WHOLESALE OR FOR EXPORT. IN SCHEDULE 15, CERTAIN
HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES WHICH MOST BE DIED A DISTINCTIVE COLOR ARE LISTED. OTHER PROVISIONS
CONCERN STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, TYPES OF CONTAINERS AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
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THE MEDICINES ACT 1968. C. 67. HALSBOBY'S STATUTES 07 ENGLAND, 3D ED, V. 21
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 1127-1131 ID* 00626E
SCHEDULE 5 OF THIS ACT DESCRIBES CHANGES IN THE PHARHACY AND POISONS ACT 1933. C. 25, WHICH
CONSIST LARGELY OF SUBSTITUTING THE BORDS "NON-MEDICINAL POISONS" FOR "POISONS". THE DEFINITION
OF "PHABHACIST" IS ALSO ALTERED. SCHEDULE 6 REPEALS PARTS OF THE PHARHACY AND POISONS ACT 1933
AND PART OF THE PHARHACY ACT 195U.
LBA/PESTICIDES
"POISONS ACT 1972 (1972, C. 66)." 'CURRENT LAB1 STATUTES ANNOTATED.
SWEET AND HAXHBLL AND OTHERS EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PCS 1-12 ID* 00626P
. THIS ACT CONSOLIDATES CERTAIN PREVIOUS ENACTMENTS RELATING TO'POISONS. IT COVERS THE POISONS
BOARD, THE POISONS LIST, REGULATION OF THE SALE OF POISONS, EXCLUSION OF SALES, PERSONS"AUTHORIZED
TO SELL POISONS, SUPPLEHEHTABY PROVISIONS AS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES' LISTS, POISONS RULES, PENALTIES,
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, ORDERS AND RULES, INTERPRETATION, REPEALS OF CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS,
AND COHHENCEHENT AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS. SCHEDULE 1 SPECIFIES THE CONSTITUTION OF THE POISONS
BOARD; SCHEDULE 2 LISTS THB EHACTBEHTS REPEALED BY REASON OF CONSOLIDATION. AMONG THE LATTER ARE
THE 1968 MEDICINES ACT, THE 1954 PHARHACY ACT, AND THE 1933 PHARHACY AND POISONS ACT.
LRA/PESIICIDES
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) ACT 1952, 15 6 16 GEO. 6, 6 1 BLIZ. 2,
C. 60. HALSBUBY'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 1
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 823-830 ID* 00631A
THIS ACT HAS PASSED TO PROTECT FARH feHPLOYEES FfiOH POISONOUS PRODUCTS USED IN AGRICULTURE.
THE OINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE DAY JOINTLY HAKE
REGULATIONS CONTROLLING THE USE 0? POISONS AND REQUIRING CBBTAIM CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND ANY
OTHER SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY FOB THE PROTECTION OP FARM 90HKERS. SECTION 9 LISTS TBE
SUBSTANCES WHICH A2E CONSIDERED AS POISONOUS UNDER THE ACT AND THE LIST HAY BE ENLARGED BY
REGULATION. INSPECTORS »R2 TO BE PROVIDED TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE. AN OFFENSE UNDEB THIS ACT 34T
BfilSG A FINE C? UP TO 50 POUNDS FOB TBE FIRST CONVICTION HITE A T2N POUND FINE FOR EACH DAI OF
A CONTINUING OFFENSE THEREAFTER.
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107
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) (EXTENSION) ORDER 1960, NO. 398.
STATUTOBY INSTRUMENTS. 1960, PART I
EPA
ENGLISH OC/00/61 PCS 83-8U ID* 00631B
THIS 05DEE ADDS TO THE LIST OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCES COVERED UNDER THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS
SUBSTANCES) ACT 1952, C. 60, ALL SUBSTANCES KITH A MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF A "BRIDGED
SIX-HEMBERED RING WITH SUBSTITUENTS IN THE RING". THE ORDER BECAME EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 1960.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1969, PART II, SEC 2.
LRA/PESTICIDES
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) (EXTENSION) ORDER 1965, NO. 1395.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1965, PART II, SEC 2
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS 1115 ID* 00631C
THIS ORDER ADDS ORGANO-TIN COMPOUNDS AND NICOTINE AND ITS SALTS TO SUBSTANCES WHICH ARE
CONTROLLED UNDER THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) ACT 1952, C. 60, EFFECTIVE ON JULY 21.
1965.
LRA/PESTICIDES
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) (EXTENSION) ORDER 1966, NO. 6U5.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1966, PABI II, SEC 1
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 1«52 ID# 0063U
THIS ORDER ADDS SULPHURIC ACID TO LIST CF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES CONTROLLED BY
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) ACT 1952, C. 60.
LEA/PESTICIDES
THi AGP.ICULTUEE (POISONOUS SUBSTAHCESJ REGULATIONS 1965, so. 1063. STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS, 1966, PART II, SEC 2
EPA
ENGLISH CO/00/66 PGS 2600-2613 ID* 00631E
THESE REGULATIONS SPECIFY IN DETAIL THE TYPE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT WORKERS MUST HEAR
WHEN ENGAGED IN GREENHOUSE OPEEATIOHS HHERE SPECIFIED SUBSTANCES HAVE BEES USED.IH OTHER THAN
CAPSULE FORM. THE REGULATIONS ALSO EXPLAIN THE ASSOCIATED OBLIGATIONS OF EHPLOYERS CF GREENHOUSE
PERSONNEL, SUCH AS PROVIDING WMOL2SOSE DRINKING HATER. SUITABLE HASHING FACILITIES, MEANS OF
HASHING THE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SECURING THE OPENINGS OF CONTAINERS HOLDING THE SPECIFIED
SUBSTANCES. SCHEDULE 1 LISTS THE ITEMS OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO BE HORN DURING VARIOUS
GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS. SCHEDULE 2 LISTS THE SPECIFIED SUBSTANCES, ALSO BY CCHHON NAME AND
CLASSIFICATION.
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PAGE 108
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) REGULATIONS 1967, NO. 1860. STATUTORY
INSTPUKENTS. 1967, PART III, SEC 2
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS U993-U999 ID* 00631F
THESE REGULATIONS ADD BULB DIPPING IN THIONAZIN TO OPERATIONS REQUIRING THE WEARING OF
PROTECTIVE GLOVES, BOOTS AND APRONS, PURSUANT TO THE AGRICULTURE ACTS. HEDINOTERB AND ITS
SALTS ARE ADDED TO THE LIST OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCES.
LRA/PESTICIDES
THE AGRICULTURE (POISONOUS SUBSTANCES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1969, NO. 813.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PCS 2375-2376 ID* 00631G
H05KEHS USING CONTAINERS OF SNOXE SHREDS HOLDING HOT HOBE THAN HO PEBCENT NICCTENE HOST HEA5
RUBBER GLOVES (SCHEDULE I, PART I). DEHEPHION AND DEH2TON-S-HETHYL SULPHONE ARE ADDHD TO THE IIS"
OF POISONS AND POISONOUS SUBSTANCES (SCHEDULE I, PART II).
LRA/PESTICIDES
CONSUEER PROTECTION ACT 1961, 9 6 10 ELIZ. 2, C. «0.
ENGLAND. 3D ED., V. 30
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PGS U7-55
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
EPA
ID* 00635A
SECTION 1 OF THIS ACT EHPOHERS THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO HAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE
CONTENTS, LABELING AND PACKAGING OF ANY GOODS IN OEDER TO PREVENT RISK OF DEATH OR PERSONAL
INJURY. SECTION 2 PROHIBITS THE SALE OF GOODS THAT DO MOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS SET
FORTH BY THIS ACT. SECTION 3 PROVIDES FOR A FINE UP TO 100 PC'JKDS FOR NON-COHPLIANCE. THE
APPENDED SCHEDULE SPECIFIES PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTING, TESTING AMD ENFORCEHZNT BY LOCAL
AUTHORITIES.
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PAGE 109
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1971, C. 15. HALSUUFY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED.,
V. HI
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 IV.S 1275-1276 ID* 006353
THIS ACT MAXES IT POSSIBLE TO BEING AN ACTION UNDER SECTION 3 OF THE 1961 CONSUMER PROTECTION
ACT AGAINST ANY PERSON GDILTY OF NOT COMPLYING WITH THE SAFETY REGULATIONS GOVEHNING THE CONTENTS.
CONSTRUCTION AND PACKAGING OF DANGEROUS PRODUCT?. PRIOB TO THIS ACT, ONLY THE RETAIL SELLER COULD
EE HELD LIABLE FOR NCN-COHFLIABCE. THE 1971 ACT EXTENDS THE LIABILITY TO THE BHOLESALER AN!
PACKER.
LSA/PESTICUnES.
FARM AND GAHDEN CHEMICALS ACT 1967, C. 50. HALSBUSY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
• 3D EC., V. 1
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PUS 577-582 ID* 00638A
THE ACT EMPOWERS THE HINIST2R OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
ACTING JOINTLY, TO MAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE USED IN GAPDENING
AND FARMING FOR THE CONTROL OF PLANT PESTS AND DISEASES. THESE PRODUCTS INCLUDE THOSE ITEMS USED
TO REPEL OR KILL INSECTS, BIRDS AND ANIMALS, TO CONTROL PLANT DISEASES OR TO DESTROY MEEDS AND
UNWANTED PLANT GRCMTH. SECTION 1 (3) REQUIRES THAT THE MINISTERS, PRIOF. TC MAKING REGULATIONS,
CONSULT WITH THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE INTERESTS KILL BE AFFECTED BY THE REGULATIONS.
-HA/PESTICIDES
FAPM AND GARDEN CHEMICALS REGULATIONS 1971, NO. 729.
1971, FT. II, SEC. 1
STATUTORY INSTPUMENTS,
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PCS 2036-20HH
EPA
ID* 00636B
THESE REGULATION'S, BASED ON THE FARM ANL GARDEN CHEMICALS ACT 1967, REQUIRE THAT ALL PRODUCTS
THAT ARE SOLE AS UEED-KILLES". PESTICIDES OF. GEOHTH CONTROLLERS AND THAT CONTAIN ANY OF THE
SUBSTANCES LISTED IN THE APPENDED SCHEDULE MUST bE LABELED. THE LABEL MUST CLEARLY INDICATE THE
NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE OR ANY ALTERNATIVE NAME BY WHICH II IS KNOWN. THE REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT
ON MAY 1, 1973.
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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT 19U9, 12 6 13 GEO. 6. C. 55. HALSBURY'S
STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 115-1*19 ID* 00639A
PART III OF THIS ACT PROVIDES THAT THE MINISTER 0? AGRICULTURE. FISHERIES AND FOOD BAY MAKE
REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE METHODS TO BE USED FOR CONTROLLING RODENTS, INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.
NCN-COMPLIANCE HITH THESE REGULATIONS SUBJECTS THE VIOLATOR TO FINES UP TO 100 POUNDS AND AN
ADDITIONAL 200 POUNDS FOB EACH SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE.
LSA/PESTICIDES
PROTECTION OF BIRDS ACT 1951, 263 ELIZ., C. 30. AS AMENDED. HALSBURY'S
STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3E EC., V. 2
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 198 ID* 006UOA
SECTION 5 (1) (A) OF THIS ACT PROHIBITS THE PLACING OF ANY POISONED. POISONOUS OB STUPEFYING
SUBSTANCE FOR THE PUF90SE OF KILLING OR INJURYING WILD BIRDS.
LHA/PESTICIDES
PROTECTION OF ANIHALS ACT 1911, 1 6 2 GEO. 5, C. 27, AS AMENDED. HALSBURY'S
STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 2
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 229-239 ID* 00641A
AKONG THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ARE THOSE PROHIBITING THE ADMINISTERING OF POISONOUS
SUBSTANCES TO ANIHALS AND THE PLACING Or THESE SUBSTANCES HITH THE INTENT TO DESTROY INSECTS
OR aODENTS WITHOUT TAKISG REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT INJURY TO DOMESTIC ANIHALS AND
BIRDS.
LRA/PESTICIDES
DISUSES OF ANIMALS ACT 1950, 14 GEO. 6, C. 36.
ENGLISH
ALSO P. 3U3, 359-360, 363-365 .
00/OG/5S PG5 307-325
EPA
lit 006"2A
THIS ACT DEALS HITH THE DISINFECTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASED ANIMALS. UNDER ITS
PROVISIONS. THE MINISTER RAY PRESCRIBE THE PROPER DISINFECTION OF CLOTHING HORN BY PERSONS
WORKING NiAH EISEASEC ASIHALS, THS CLEANSING OF ASY ISFECTEE AREA AND THE DISINFECTION OF
ENCLOSURES USED BY ANIMALS AND POULTRY.
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THE DISEASES OF ANIMALS (APPEOVEC DISINFECTANTS) ORDEB 1970, NO. 1372.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 1970. PT. III. SEC. 1
EPA
ENGLISH OO/OG/71 PGS V599-U602 ID* 006U2B
THIS OFDER REQUIRES THAT THE DISINFECTANTS ON THE APPROVED LIST BE DILUTED BY PROPORTIONS
SPECIFIED Cll THE APPENDED SCHEDULE. (THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN EEPLACED BY THE 1972 OPCER.) THE
CONTAINERS OF DISINFECTANTS RUST BE LABELED AS THE MINISTER HAY DIRECT. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORDER
REQUIRES THAT ANY PERSON USING A DISINFECTANT MUST SUBMIT A SAMPLE OF THE DISINFECTANT TO AN
INSPECTOR FCB TESTING.
LHA/PESriCIDES
THE DISEASES OF ANIMALS (APPROVED DISINFECTANTS) (AHESDSEKT)"ORDER 1972. NO. •
2U2. STATUTORY INSTEUHENTS, 1972, FT. I, SEC. 1
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 846-855 ID* 00642C
THIS OFDEfi. AMENDING THE 1970 APPROVED DISINFECTANTS OREER, SUBSTITUTES A NEH SCHEDULE
LISTING THE DILUTION PROPORTIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVED DISINFECTANTS. THE ORDER ALSO LISTS
THOSE DISINFECTANTS TO EE USED UNDER THE POULTRY PESTS ORDER.
LRA/RADIATION
"THE FACTORIES ACT 1961, 9 6 10 ELIZ. 2, C. 3«." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
3D ED., V. 13.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS U76-U77 ID* 00685A
PP. 573-57U
SECTION 76 OF THIS ACT EMPOWERS THE MINISTER TO HAKE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. REGULATIONS HAY BE HADE TO APPLY TO ALL FAC-
TORIES, TO CERTAIN CLASSES OF FACTORIES 08 TO AN INDIVIDUAL PLANT. POWER OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION 1
GRANTED. PECULATIONS !!ADE USEER THIS ACT ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY PARLIAMENT. (REGULATIONS DEAL-
ING WITH FACTORIES USING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES HAVE BEEN MADE UNDER THIS ACT.)
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PAGE 112
"THE IONISING 8ADIATIONS (UNSEALED RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES) REGULATIONS 1968.
N. 780." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1968, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH OC/00/68 PUS 2153-82 ID* 00686A
THE DISTPICT INSPECTOR IS TO BE NOTIFIED OF ANY LOSS OP RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE BY ACCIDENTAL
SPILLING, FIr.E OR EXPLOSION AND MUST CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION. IN ADDITION TO OBSERVING PROVISIONS
OF THIS ACT, EflPLOYEHS flUST HKSTHICT BY EVEBY PRACTICABLE MEANS THE EXPOSURE OF EHPLCYEES TO RADIA-
TION AND PREVENT THE INHALATION OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ADC CONTAHINATION OF BODY OR CLOTHING.
RADIOACTIVE ABEAS IN PLANTS MUST BE SUITABLY MARKED AND ADEQUATE EXHAUST SYSTEMS INSTALLED. PERSON
NEL MUST 31 GIVEN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BREATHING APPARATUS AND ADEQUATE HASHING FACILITIES. MONI-
TORING INSTRUMENTS MUST BE INSTALLED TO HEASUPE LEVELS CF CONTAMINATION AND EXCESSES MUST BE RE-
PORTED IMMEDIATELY. UNSEALED RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR AND CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS
AGAINST ACCIDENTAL SPILLING ARE REQUIRED. PERSONNEL MUST 3E GIVEN PROPER INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVI-
SION AND PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
LRA/RADIATION
"THE IONISING RADIATIONS (SEALED SOURCES) REGULATIONS 1969, N. 808." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1969, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 2296-2315 ID* 00686B
ALL SEALED SOURCES OF RADIATION MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR AND ANY HISSING SOURCE REPORTED TO THE
DISTRICT INSPECTOR. WORKERS MUST BE INSTRUCTED IN THE HAZARDS OF EMPLOYMENT AND NECESSARY PRECAU-
TIONS. THE EMPLOYER MUST TAKE ALL PRACTICABLE MEASURES TO PROTECT HORKEBS FROM IONISING RADIATION.
COSEHETHES FOR MEASURING LEVEL OF EXPOSURE HOST BE HORN AND CHECKED PERIODICALLY. MEDICAL SUPERVI-
SION IS REQUIRED. PADIATION AREAS MUST BE HARKED AND NOTICES DISPLAYED. KHEN AN APPARATUS USING
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IS ENERGIZED, ADEQUATE WARNING IS TO BE PROVIDED. PERIODIC TESTS OP EVERY
SEALED SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LEAKAGE ABE REQUIRED. IF ANY BROKEN 08 LEAKING PACKAGE IS
DISCOVEEED, PROTECTIVE MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN AND A REPORT FILLED HITH THE DISTRICT INSPECTOR.
LRA/RADIATION
"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT 19<«8, 11 6 12 GEO. 6, C. 37, AS AMENDED."
HALSBUfiY'S STAT'JISS OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 21.
EPA
EKSLISH 00/00/70 PGS 393-9C9 It* 00697A
AUTHORITY TO CONTROL IMPORT AND EXPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IS DESIGNATED TO THE SECRETARY
OF STATE FOR EDUCATION AND SCIENCE. THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY MUST
ESTABLISH SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS INVOLVING USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND
IRRADIATING APPARATUS. AFTER CONSULTING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SET DP BY THIS ACT, THE MINISTER HAY
ISSUE REGULATIONS ON MANNER OF PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND USE OF RADIOACTIVE HATERIALS AND IRRADIATING
APPARATUS, AS HELL AS ON DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE HASTES AND TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES.
REGULATIONS iHZ SUBJECT TO ANNULMENT BY PARLIAMENT. POHER OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION IS GRANTED AND
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ESTABLISHED. SECTIONS 3 AND U GOVERNING SALE AND USE OF RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES AND I5HADIATING AFPA3ATUS FOE KEDICAL PURPOSES HAVE BEEN REPEALED BY THE MEDICINES ACT,
1968, C. 67, PARAGRAPH 13"} (2) AND SCHEDULE 6.
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"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 1948, APPROPRIATE MINISTER DESIGNATION (N. 1)
ORDER 1960, y. 699, AS AMENDED." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1961, PABT II.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/64 PCS 1344 ID* 00697B
THIS ORDES DESIGNATES THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EHPLOYHENT AND PRODUCTIVITY (WHO TOOK OVER THE
FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTER OF LABOR WHEN THAT MINISTRY HAS DISSOLVED BY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1968,
N. 729) AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE UNDER THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 1948, FOR ESTABLISHING
SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND IRRADIATING APPARATUS IN LABOSATORIES AND
INSTITUTIONS ENGAGED IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OR TEACHING.
LRA/RADIATION
"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 1948, APPROPRIATE MINISTER DESIGNATION (8. 2)
ORDER 1964, N. 1576, AS AMENDED." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1964, PART III, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PGS 3547 ID* 00697C
THIS OREER DESIGNATES THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (TO WHOM THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT WERE TRANSFERRED BY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1970, N. 1681) AS THE PERSON RESPON-
SIBLE FOR MAKING SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 1948, CONCERNING THE
TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES BY RCAD IN GREAT BRITAIN.
LRA/RADIATION
"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT OF 1948 APPROPRIATE MINISTER DESIGNATION (N. 3)
ORDER 1969, N. 1495." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1969, PART III, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 4792 ID* 00697D
THIS ORDER HAKES THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY RESPONSIBLE UNDER THE
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT 1948 FOR ESTABLISHING SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR USE OF IRRADIATING
APPARATUS USED IN FITTING PEOPLE WITH FOOTWEAR IN RETAIL STORES.
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PAGE
11U
"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 19U8, APPROPRIATE MINISTER DESIGNATION (H. tt)
ORDER 1971, N. 1731." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1971, PART III, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS »718-19 ID* 00697E
THIS ORDER DESIGNATES THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EMPLOYMENT AS THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR
SAFETY REGULATIONS AT PREMISES WHERE BADIOGRAPHIC OB FLUOROSCOPIC EXAMINATIONS AB£ HADE.
LEA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT 1960, 869 ELIZ. 2, C. 34.<
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 37.
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PCS U01-U30
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
EPA
ID* 00758A
THIS ACT IS DESIGNED TO REGULATE THE KEEPING AND USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND TO HAKE
PROVISIONS FOS THE DISPOSM AND ACCUMULATION OF RADIOACTIVE HASTE. IT SPECIFIES THAT NO PERSON HAY
STOBE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL UNLESS HE IS REGISTERED OR EXEMPTED FROM REGISTEATION. A REGISTRATION
APPLICATION MUST STATE THE PRZHISBS WHERE, THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH, AND THE HAHN2B IN WHICH THE
MATERIAL WILL BE USED. THE ACT BANS UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL CF RADIOACTIVE HASTE. LOCAL AUTHORITIES
ARE GRANTEE THE POWER TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION TO PREVENT AND CONTROL WASTE DISPOSAL LIKELY TO
BECOME PREJUDICIAL TO HEALTH OR A POLLUTION PROBLEM.
LRA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (CIVIL DEFENCE) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 26U1.« STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
• ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3568-3571 ID* 00758B
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS SEALED SOURCES AND UNSEALED LIQUID SOURCES WITH "LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY," USE
FOR CIVIL DEFENSE TRAINING PURPOSES, FROM THE PHOVISIOH5 OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
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"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (TESTING INSTRUMENTS) EXEMPTION OHDEB 1962, N. 2643."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962. PAST III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 3577-3582 ID» 00758C
THIS OPCER EXEMPTS FROM THE PROVISIONS GP THE RADIOACTIVE SU3STAHCES ACT CERTAIN TESTING
INSTRUMENTS USINC. SEALED SOURCES TP PADIGACTIVITY. IT ALSO EXEMPTS THE ACCUMULATION OF HASTE
ARISING FRCH TI1L1 USE OF THESK KXEHPT23 INSTRUMENTS.
LRA/RADIATIOM
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (LUMINOUS ARTICLES) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2644."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962. PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 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.
LRA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (EXHIBITIONS) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2645." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PGS 3590-3594 ID* 00758E
THIS ORDEE EXEMPTS FROM THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT PERSONS
WHO USE MATERIAL WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY FOR EXHIBITS OR DEMONSTRATIONS.
LRA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (STORAGE IN TRANSIT) EXEMPTION CRDER 1962, N. 26^6."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PAHT III.
EPA
ENGLISH OO/OG/63 PGS 3595-3597 ID* 00758F
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS FBOM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT PERSONS
WHO STORE AND SHIP MATERIALS HITH RADIOACTIVE CONTENTS PROVIDING THAT THE PACKAGES ARE CLEARLY
LABELED-AND THAT THE CONTENTS AND OTHER REGULATIONS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIOHAL ATOMIC ENERGY
AGENCY APE DESERVED.
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"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (PHOSPHATIC SUBSTANCES, RARE EARTH, ETC.) EXEMPTION ORDER
1962, N. 26U8." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 3601-3603 ID* 00758G
THIS OPDER EXEMPTS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT PERSONS
WHO DEAL WITH MATERIAL WHICH IS RADIOACTIVE IN THAT ONE OF ITS ELEMENTS IS LISTED IN SCHEDULE 3 OF
THE ACT. THESE PERSONS ARE ALSO EXEMPTED FROR THE REQUIREMENT BANNING THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION
OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE CONTAINING THE SUBSTANCES EXEMPTED BY THIS ORDER.
LRA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (LEAD) EXEMPTION CSDE& 1962, N. 2619." STATUTORY INSTRU-
MENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 3604-3605 ID# 00758H
PERSONS WHO USE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL CONTAINING "NATURAL LEAD" ARE EXEMPTED FBOH THE REGISTRA
TION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, AND THEY ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION OP RADIOACTIVE HASTE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION.
LRA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (URANIUM AND THORIUM) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2710."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 3672-3676 ID# 00758J
THIS ORDER EXEMPTS PERSONS FROM THE 6EGIST5 ATION REQOIEt»EriT IN SESPECT TO THE USE OF SUBSTANCE
CONTAINING "NATURAL URANIUM" OR "NATURAL THORIUM." INCLUDED AGE ELECTRIC LIGHT FILAHZMTS, CERTAIN
HEAT-RESISTANT CERAMICS, AND GLASS FOB OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE UNAUTHO-
RIZED ACCUMULATION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTES DOES NOT APPLY TO WASTES ARISING FEOK THE USE OF THE SUB-
STANCES EXEMPTED BY THIS ORDER.
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PAGE
117
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (PREPARED URANIUM AND THORIUM CONFOUNDS) EXEMPTION ORDER
1962, N. *711.» STATUTORY INSTHUHENTS 1S62, PABT III.
EPA
ENGLISH CC/00/63 PCS 3677-3681 IDt 00758K
THIS OFCER DECLARES THAT PERSONS HHG USE COMPOUNDS OF PREPARED THORIUM AND URANIUM IN THE
AMOUNTS SPECIFIED F03 LABORATORY TESTING ARE EXEMPTED FROM HAVING TO REGISTER UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION OF HASTES ARISING FROM THE USE OF
73ESE SUES1ANCES IS NOT PROHIBITED IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.
LKA/PADIATION
"?.ADIO»CTIVR SUBSTHNCKS (GEOI.Or.TCA L SPECIMENS) EXEMPTION ORDER 1962, N. 2712."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1962, PABT III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/63 PCS 3682-3685 ID* 00758L
THIS ORDER CONDITIONALLY EXEMPTS PEPSONS WHO USE NATURAL ROCK OR MINERALS CONTAINING URANIUM OR
THOHIUM FROM THE REGISTRATION SEQOI3EHEHTS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. IT ALSO EXCLUDES THEM
FROM IHE PROHIBITION ON THE DISPOSAL AND ACCUMULATION OF HASTE MATERIALS ARISING FROM THE USE OF
THIS MATERIAL.
LRA/RADIATION
"P.ACICACTIVE SUBSTANCES (HASTE CLOSED SOURCES)
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1631."
ENGLISH
00/00/6U PCS 3U22-3U25
EPA
ID* 00758M
THIS LAH CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDES PROS THE PROHIBITION AGAISST THE DISPOSAL OR ACCUMULATION OF
HASTES RADIOACTIVE HASTES IN THE POBH OF A "CLOSED SOURCE," I.E., A HOMOGENEOUS SOURCE, A LAMINATED
OR A SEALED SOURCE. •
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PAGE 118
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (SCHOOLS, ETC.) EXEMPTION ODDER 1963, N. 1832." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1963, FAST III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6U FGS 3U26-3432 IDt 00758N
PERSONS USING "CLOSED SODF.CES" OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND CERTAIN "OPEN SOURCES" FOR TRAINING
PURPOSES IN COLLEGES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 0
THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THE uRDER ALSO CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDES THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE
DISPOSAL ANC ACCUMULATION OP HASTE AH:ilN(i PFOH THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS.
LKA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE' SUBSTANCES (HOSPITALS' WASTE) EXEMPTION OBCER 1963, N. 1833."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963, PAST III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/61) PCS 3U33-3U37 ID* 00758P
SOLID AND LIQUID RADIOACTIVE HASTE OF THE TYPE SPECIFIED WHICH RESULTS FROM THE MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT OF PERSONS IN HOSPITALS IS EXCLUDED FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE DISPOSAL OB ACCUMULATION
OF HASTE.
LBA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (THORIUM-X) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1834." STATUTORY IN-
STRUMENTS 1963, PART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6U PCS 3U38-3HU2 ID* 00756Q
PERSONS WHO KEEP OR USE MATERIAL CONTAINING THOEIUH-X FCR MEDICAL TREATMENT OB 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 UNAUTHOBIZED DISPOSAL AND
ACCUMULATION OF HASTE ARISING FBOM THE STORAGE OR USE OF THE EXEMPTED HATEBIAL.
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PAGE 119
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (ATTACHHENTS TO LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS) EXEMPTION OBDER 1963
;i. 1835." STATUTORY INSTP.UHENTS 1963. PAET III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/64 PCS 3443-3446 IDI 00758P
PERSONS WHO USE ENCLOSED SOURCES OF LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY IN LIGHTING CONDUCTOR DEVICES ARE
CONDITIONALLY BXEBPTED FROM TH£ REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
LEA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (PRECIPITATED PHOSPHATE) EXEMPTION ORDER 1963, N. 1836."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1963, FART III.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/64 PCS 3447-3448 ID* 007585
PERSONS -JSI33 ."..ITESIALS CONTAINING "PRECIPITATED PHOSPHATE L'lTH LIKITED SADIOACIIYIIi" iSE
EXEMPTED FROH THE REGISTRATION PEOVISIONS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
LEA/RADIATION
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (?IBE DETECTORS) tXcMPTION ORDER 1967, NO. 1796."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1967, FAR! Ill, SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 4797-4800 ID* 00758T
PERSONS USING FIRE DETECTOSS WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY ARE EXCUSE!) FROM THE REGISTRATION
PROVISIONS OF TH2 RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
LSA/RADIiTION
"RADIOACT.IVE SUBSTANCES (ELECTRONIC VALVES) EXEMPTION ORDER 1967, NO. 1797."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1967, ?4RT III, SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 4801-4805 ID# 00758U
PERSONS USING ELECTRONIC VALV2S KITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY OR INSTRUMENTS WITH SUCH VALVES
A5E EXEMPTED FROH THE 8EGISTBATIOH REQUIREMENTS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THIS OBDEE
PERTAINS TC STATIONARY. OR MOBILE APPARATUS. ' THE DISPOSAL OR ACCUMULATION OF "RADIOACTIVITY IN
UASTE" ARISING FROM THE USE OP THBSE VALVES IS EXEHPTE" FEOM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SUCH DISPOSAL.
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PAGE
120
"RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (TOKENS FOB VENDING HACHINES) EXEMPTION OBDER 1968,
N. 935." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1968, PABT II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 2441-2442 IDI 00758V
PERSONS USING OH KEEPING TOKENS WITH LIHITEE RADIOACTIVITY FOB ACTIVATING AUTOHATIC VEBDING 3A-
CHINES ARE EXEHPTSD FROH THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE BADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT. THE PROHI-
BITION AGAINST THE UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL OR ACCUMULATION CF EADIOACTIV2 SASTE DOES SOT APPLY TO
1HESE TOKENS.
LRA/RADIATION
"BADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (VOUCHEBS FOR ENCASHMENT HACHINES) EXEMPTION OBDEB 1968,
N. 936." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1968, PABT II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 2443-241114 ID* 007 58 H
PEBSONS USING VOUCHEBS WITH LIMITED RADIOACTIVITY TO OBTAIN HONEY FRCH AUTOHATIC ENCASHMENT HA-
CHINES ARE EXEMPTED FROH THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT.
LRA/RADIATION
"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (CARRIAGE BY BOAD) (CHEAT BRITAIN) REGULATIONS 1970.
N. 1826." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1970, PART III, SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 5953-71 IDI 00758X
THIS ACT APPLIES TO TRANSPORT BY BOAD OF ANY RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE HITH SPECIFIC ACTIVITY OVEB
0.002 MICROCUBIE PEB GBAH. PERSONS INVOLVED IN SUCH TBANSPOBT HOST "EXERCISE SEASONABLE CA3E" TO
ENSURE THAT NO INJURY OR HEALTH HAZABD IS CAUSED DOSING TBANSPOBT. THE CONSIGNOB BUST CEBTIFY THAT
RADICACTIVJ MATERIAL 13 SAFE TO CABBY, PACKAGED SECOHELY JHC P30P2RLY L4E2LED ACCOEDI8G TO PBOVI-
SIONS OF THIS ACT. VEHICLES CARBYING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL ABE PROHIBITED FBOH CARSYING EXPLOSIVES,
INFLAMMABLE HATEBIAL AND CERTAIN CHEMICALS. THEY MUST HAVE A SEPARATE PEBSONNEL COflfABTMEHT AND
DISPLAY WARNING SIGNS. DRIVERS BUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAISST LOSS, ESCAPE OB THEFT CF BADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL. IN CASE OF RADIATION ACCIDENT, POLICE AND SECRETARY OF STATE RUST BE NOTIFIED. CONTAMI-
NATED VEHICLES HUST BE REMOVED FROH SERVICE UNTIL FROPEBLY DECONTAMINATED. VEHICLES MUST HOT BE
LEFT UNATTENDED OB PABKED FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR IN PUBLIC PLACES.
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121
GBEAT BRITAIN
LRA/RADIATION
"THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (BOAD TRANSPORT WORKERS) (GREAT BRITAIN) REGULATIONS
1970, N. 1827." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1970. PART III. SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 5
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GREAT BRITAIN
LRA/RADIAT10N
IRA/RADIATION
"NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS (INSURANCE CERTIFICATE) REGULATIONS 1965, N. 1823."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1965. PART III. SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 FGS 5U97-5U98 ID* 00759B
THESE PECULATIONS PRESCRIBE THE PARTICULARS THAT MUST.BE INCLUDED IN THE DOCUHEliT FOR THE TRANS
POPT OF f.ACIOACTIVE MATERIALS, INCLUDING THE TYPE OF NUCLEAR HATTER, THE DESTINATION AND PLACE OF
LEPARTUPE 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. 64, HHICH EEHOVED THE RE-
QUIREMENT THAT DOCUMENTS OF TRANSPORT CONTAIN THE NUMBER CF PACKAGES AND THE IDENTIFYING HARKS ON
THZM.)
"NUCLEAB INSTALLATIONS (EXCEPTED HAT7EB) 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 SHALL QUANTITIES OUTSIDE OF
NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS, FROM THE LIABILITY PEQUIEEMENTS OF THE NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS ACT, AS HELL AS
Fr.OH 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 FISSIELE NUCLIDE. THEY ALSO LIST THE LABELING AND PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS.
LRA/RADIATION
"NUCLEAE INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS 1971, N. 381."
PART I, SECTION 2.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1971,
EPA
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PGS 1169-1171 ID* 00759E
THESE REGULATIONS EXTEND -THE TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS COVERED UNDER THE 1965 NUCLEAR INSTALLATION
ACT TO INCLUDE: THE MANUFACTURE 0? FuZL ELEMENTS USED TO PRODUCE ATOMIC ENESGY; ANY PRODUCTION DE-
SIGNED TO EXTRACT, INCORPORATE OR UTILIZE COMPOUNDS OF URANIUH OR PLUTONIUM; ANY INSTALLATION DE-
SIGNED FOE THE PRODUCTION OF NEUTRONS AND ISOTOPES USED FOF. SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OR T!!S PROCESSING '
OF IP.PADIATEC NUCLEAR FUEL; AND ANY INSTALLATION USED FOE THE STORAGE OF QUANTITIES OF RADIOACTIVE
MATERIALS.
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PAGS
123
'THE NU'-J.tAr INSTALLATIONS ACT 1965, C. r-? AND
IfiTS 1 ;72, PART 3. SECTION 1. .
;L ISH
00/00/72 PJS
•(D3HS. 1 '•':•.» STATUTORY INSTBU-
EPA
iO-"J6:; ID* 007:.9F
•H.L. tllKD PAJES 0V THE TEXT INCLUDS THE FOLLOW]; , STATUTOr.y INSTRUMENTS, NIIHBKHK!) 121, ^
W.' U3, 1?6, 127 ANP Ko, riHICII ABE ORDERS HXTENiMNG THE PBOVlSiONS OF THi 1M65 HUCf.KAil I
•IJi. » ACT TO THE FOLLOKISG TERRITORIES: BAHAKAS. i)i TISH SCLONOH ISLANDS PFCTECTCRATi;,
•.•H1 AYBAK ISLANDS, THE FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPEND) MCTFS, GILBFBT ANP ri.l TCE TSTKNCS, HTfR
i-!OMi.oEnhAl A NL ST.
-:'i, 1 c1 •
-l-'A I.LA-
LflA/RADIATION
"-OCZ ANE DRUGS ACT 1<355, tt 6 5 ELIZ. 2, C. 16." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
3D ED., V. 1U.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PCS 310-365 TD# 00765A
SECTION « OF THIS ACT EHPOHERS THE MINISTER TO HAKE ANY HEGULATION CONCERNING Itil PREPAhf.TION,
THEATflr.l.'T, FBOCESSISG, SALE OR DELIVERY OF ANY FOOD DESTINED FOR HOHAN CCNSUHPTION. (UNDER THIS
1-PCVISION, SUBSE?OENT REJULATIONS HAVE BEEN ISSUED GOVKHNING THE APPLICATION OF IONIZING RADIATION
TO FOOC.
I.BA/RAPTATION
"FOOD {CONTROL OF IRRADIATION) REGULATIONS 1967, N. 385." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
1967, FART I, SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 1291-1292 ID# 00765B
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED IN PURSUANCE OF THE 1955 ?COO AND DRUGS ACT. PROHIBIT' THS APPLICfil'ION
CF IONIZING RADIATION TO FOOD INTENDED FOE HUMAN CONSUMPTION. VERY LOW LEVELS OF E&LIATION ARE.
HOUEVEK, EXCEPTED. (THE LEVEL OF RADIATION PERMITTED UNDE2 THESE EEGDLATIONS HAS INCREASED TO 50
PAL BY THE 1972 STATUTORY INSTRUMENT H. 205.)
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PAGE 124
"RADIOLOGICAL PBOTECTION 1970, C. 46." PUBLIC GENERAL ACTS 1970, PABT II.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 1454-1463 ID* 00766A
THE ACT PROVIDES FOB THE NATIONAL RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION BOARD HHOSE FUNCTION IS TO ADVISE RE-
SPONSIBLE FEBSONS AND GOVERNMENTAL DBPA8TH2NTS ON THE HAZABDS OF RADIATION AND DEANS OF PBOTECTION
AGAINST BADIATION. IT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOB THE BADIOLOGICAL SERVICE, FORMERLY PBOVIDED BY
THE NEDICAL BESEABCH COUNCIL AND CEBTAIN ACTIVITIES POBHEBLT CARRIED OH BY THE ATOKIC ENERGY AU-
THORITY.
LBA/BADIATJON
"ATONIC ENERGY ACT 1946, 9 G 10 GEO., C.
ED., V. 37.
80." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D
EPA
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PCS 369-385 IDI 00768A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES IT AS THE DOTY OF THE SINISTER OF SUPPLY (NOH THE SECBETABY OF STATE FOB
TBADE AND INDUSTRY) TO PROMOTE AND CONTBOL THE DEVELOPHENT OF ATONIC ENERGY. THE SECBETABY HAY OB-
TAIN ANY LAND OR WATER RIGHTS CONNECTED WITH THE MINING OB MINEBALS USED IN THE PBODUCTION OF ATOHI
ENERGY G MAY PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION, PRODUCTION, TREATMENT, POSSESSION, USE, DISPOSAL, EXPORT OR
IMPORT OF ANY OF THE INVOLVED HINEBALS EXCEPT BY LICENSE.
LRA/RADIATION
"ATOHIC ENERGY AUTHORITY ACT 1954,
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 37.
2 & 3 ELIZ. 2, C. 32." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PCS 386-399
EPA
ID* 00768B
THIS ACT, AS AMENDED BY THE 1959 ATOHIC EHE33Y AUTHORITY ACT, ESTABLISHES THE UNITED KINGD03
ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. IN ITS POSERS TO PURCHASE LANDS AND CABBY OUT HORKS, THE AUTHORITY HOST
HAKE CERTAIN THAT NO IONIZING RADIATION FROH ANY HASTE DISCHARGED,' IN HHATEVEB FOBM, CAUSES INJURY
TO ANY PERSON OR DAHAGB TO ANY PROPERTY.
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PAGE 125
"ELECTRICITY (AHENDHENT) ACT 1961. 9 6 10 ELIZ.. C. 8." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 11.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PCS 1060-1061 ID* 00769A
THE CENTRAL ELECTRICITY GENERATING BOARC IS EMPOWERED TC EMPLOY NUCLEAR REACTORS AT ITS
GENERATING STATIONS AND TO "SUPPLY RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PRODUCED IN ANY SUCH NUCLEAR REACTOR."
LRA/RADIATION
"MERCHANT SHIPPING (DANGEROUS GOODS) SULES 1365, NO. 1067." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
1965, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 2681-2686 ID* 00770A
THESE RULES, ISSUED IN PURSUANCE OF THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY CONVENTION) ACT 1949, INCLUDE
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES UNDER DANGEROUS GOODS. THEY REQUIRE THAT PRIOR TC THE LOADING OF
EADICACTIVE SUBSTANCES ABOARD SHIP THE OWNER OR BASTER OF THE VESSEL RUST BE GIVEN A CERTIFICATE
STATING THAT THE SHIPMENT IS PROPERLY LABELED AND PACKED TO WITHSTAND THE RIGOfiS OF A SEA VOYAGE.
THE OWNER IS BEQUIHED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND SAFE STORAGE FACILITIES DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF
THE SUBSTANCE.
LRA/RADIATION
"MERCHANT SHIPPING (DANGEROUS GOODS) (AHENBHENT) RULES 1968, NO. 332." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1968, PART I, SECTION 1.
EPA
2NGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 969-970 ID» 00770B
THESE RULES HAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE ANY "DANGEROUS GOODS" (INCLUDING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS) ON
BOARD A PASSENGER SHIP UNLESS SUCH TRANSEOET IS RECOMMENCED BY THE 1966 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF
TRADE STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN SHIPS.
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PAGE
126
"MERCHANT SHIPPING (DANG3ROOS GOODS) (AMENDMENT) RULES 1972, NO. 666." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1972, PABT I, SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 FGS 2146-2147 ID« 00770C
THESE RULES SUBSTITUTE THE "SLOE SOOK" F02 THE 1966 SEPCET C? THE BCASD OF TRADE STANDING
ADVISORY CCHHITTEE ON THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOOES IN SHIPS. (THE DANGEROUS 3CCDS INCLUDE
RADIOACTIVE HATERIALS.)
LRA/PADIATION
"THE NATIONAL INSUBASCE (INDUSTRIAL INJURIES) (PRESCRIBED DISEASES) REGULATIONS
1959, NO. U67." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1959, PART II.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 1043-1070 ID* 00773A
THESE REGULATIONS, MADE PURSUANT TO "THE NATIONAL INSURANCE (INDUSTRIAL INJURIES) ACT 1953" AND
"THE NATIONAL INSURANCE (INDUSTRIAL INJURIES) ACT 1946," INCLUDE INJURIES CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO
RADIATION A80S3 THOSE FOR HHICH 3ENEFIT CLAIMS FOR INDUSTRIAL DISEASE OR INJURY HAY 3E HADE (SEE
FIRST SCHECULE, PART I, NO. 24).
LRA/RADIATION
"NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS (DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES) REGULATIONS 1965, N. 1824."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1965, PART III, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 5499-5501 ID* 00795C
THESE REGULATIONS SPECIFY THE OCCURRENCES INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS THAT MUST BE REPORTED
TO THE MINISTER, LOCAL AUTHORITY, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE IN THE AREA. THE OCCURRENCES INCLUDE ANY
RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY TO ANYONE ON 03 OFF THE SITE. THE
APPENDED SCHEDULE CONTAINS THE PARTICULARS WHICH MUST BE CONTAINED IN THE REPORT.
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PAGE 127
"HIllES AND QUABRIES ACT 195ft. 263 ELIZ. 2. C. 70. AS AMENDED." HALSBOBY'S
STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 22.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 286, 354 IDI 00833A
SECTION 2 OF THIS ACT BEQUIBES THAT ALL MINES BE SUPERVISED BY A QUALIFIED MINE MANAGER WHO IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THB DISCHARGE BY ALL OTHERS OF OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY REGULATORY LEGISLA-
TION, INCLUDING PROVISION DEALING 8ITH TIPPING AND DISPOSAL OF MINE HASTES. SECTION 89 HAKES IT AN
OFFENCE FOR ANY PERSON EMPLOYED AT A BINE 10 CONTRAVENE STAIUTORY REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE DEAL
ING WITH TIPPING.
LEA/SOLID WASTE
"THE BINES AND QUAHRIiS (TIPS) ACT 1*69, C. 10."
3D ED., V. 22.
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
EFA
ENGLISH
00/00/70 PCS 626-669
ID* 00833E
A "TIP" IS DEFINED AS AN ACCUMULATION OF DEPOSIT OF REFUSE FROM A MINE OR QUARRY. THE INSPECTOR
MUST BE NOTIFIED BEFORE A TIPPING OPERATION IS STARTED OR CLOSED. BEFORE A TIPPING OPERATION IS
STARTED, THE BINE OWNER MUST ESTABLISH RULES WHICH COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SUBMIT THEM
TO THE INSPECTOR FOR APPROVAL AND ENFORCE THEM REGARDING EMPLOYEES OF THE MINE. PLANS OF THE TIP,
GEOLOGICAL HAPS AND SECTIONS OF UNDERLYING STRATA BUST 3E AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTOR. LOCAL AU-
THORITIES BAY ALSO INVESTIGATE MINE DUMPS WHICH ARE A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC. THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY MUST HAVE ACCESS TO PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOHP, HAY ENTER THE PROPERTY TO CON-
DUCT EXPLORATORY TESTS AND HAY ORDER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS BE REMEDIED. OWNERS HAY
APPEAL SUCH ORDERS IN COURT. LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAY THEMSELVES CONDUCT REMEDIAL OPERATIONS TO SECURE
A DISUSED TIP AND RECOVER EXPENSES FROM THE OWNER.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"THE DISUSED NINE AND QUARRY TIPS (PRESCRIBED FORMS) REGULATIONS 1969, N. 807."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1969, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH . 00/00/69 PCS 2280-95 ID* 00833C
THESE REGULATIONS CONSIST OF THE FORMS OF NOTICE .TO BE USED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO NOTIFY AN
OWNER OF AN UNUSED TIP THAT IT PRESENTS A HAZARD WHICH REQUIRES REMEDIAL OPERATIONS, ANC FORBS TO
BE USED BY THE OWt.'ER TO NOTIFY AUTHORITIES TO CONDUCT OPERATIONS THEMSELVES AND RECOVER EXPENSES.
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LBA/SOLID HASTE
PAGE
128
"NINES AND QOABRIES (TIPS) REGULATIONS 1971, B.
PART II, SECTION 2.
1377." STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1971
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PCS 3897-70
EPA
IDI 008330
A PEB3CK SUST BE APPOINTED TO SUPERVISE EVEEI ACTIVE CE CLOSES TIP. EFFECTIVE CEAISAG2 0? THE
TIP IS OF PRIMARY CONCERN. AT LSAST THIRTY DAYS ?SIOli TO STARTING A TIPPIUG OPSKATJCK, TBE ISSPEC-
TOR HOST BB NOTIFIED. DETAILED PLANS OF THE PROPOSED TIP, KHICH IBCLODE IHFOEMATICB ABOUT THE
WEEKLY 2ATE CF REFUSE DEPOSIT ARC TOTAL EXPECTED ACCUMULATOR, DUMPING ABC COSPACTING R2THODS, PBO-
POSED INSPECTION, SUPBBVISION AND SAFETY PROCEDURES, AND THE RESDLTS OF TESTS, SURVEYS, BOREHOLES
ASE HATER HEASUREHENTS, HOST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL. THE INSPECTOR HAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TESTS
ANY TIP WHICH HAY CAUSE A HAZARD NAY BE CLASSIFIED UNDER THESE REGULATIONS, EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT
COVERED BY THE MINES AND QUARRIES ACT. THE TIP SDPERVISER MUST HAKE REEKLY INSPECTIONS OF ACTIVE
TIPS AND FILE A REPORT HITH AUTHORITIES. CLOSED TIPS CONTAINING LIQUID BEFDSE BUST BE INSPECTED
EVERY SIX BONTHS AND THOSE CONTAINING SOLID HASTE, EVERY YEAR.
"MINES AND QUARRIES (TIPPING PLANS) ROLES 1971, N. 1378."
1971, PART II, SECTION 2.
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PCS 3871-72
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
EPA
ID* 00833E
THESE ROLES, HADE UNDER SECTION 6(2) OF THE HINES AND QOABfilES (TIPS) ACT 1969, ESTABLISH RE-
QUIREHENTS CONCERNING LAY OUT, SCALE, ORIENTATION, CORRELATION WITH THE NATIONAL GRID AHD OTHER
FEATURES.OF TIPPING PLANS HHICH HIHE OWNERS ABE REQUIRED TO KEEP. EVERY PLAN MUST SHOD THE GENERAL
DIBECTION AND RATE OF DIP OF STRATA DNDERLYING THE TIP, AND, SO FAR AS CAN BE DETERMINED, THE POSI-
TION OF ANY KNOWN FAULT WHICH HAY AFFECT THE SECURITY OF THE TIP. ALL MINE WORKINGS, WHETHER
ATING 0?. NOT, MUST BE INDICATED, AS WELL AS FREVIOD5 LANDSLIPS, SPRINGS, WATERCOURSES AND OTHER
TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES WHICH MIGHT AFFECT SECURITY OF THE TIP. THE DESIGNED HEIGHT, COHTOU55 AHD
BOUNDARIES OF THE TIP MUST BE INCLUDED.
LP.A/SOLID HASTE
"CIVIC AMENITIES ACT 1967. C. 59.
ENGLISH
HALSBUSY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EPA
00/00/71 PCS 563-585 ID* 00845A
PART III OF THIS ACT CONCERNS THI DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES AND OTHER REFUSE. THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY IS TO PROVIDE PLACES WHERE REFUSE MAY BE DEPOSITED AND HAY PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOB THE DIS-
POSAL OP OR SALE OF THE REFUSE. SHOULD ANYONE ABANDON A VEHICLE OR PART OF A VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY
OH ON AN AREA OF LAND NOT AUTHORIZED AS A DUKF, HE IS LIABLE FOR A FINE, AND FOR A FINE AHD IMPRIS-
ONMENT FOB A SECOND OFFENSE. THE AUTHORITIES ARE TO BEHOVE AKY ABANDONED VEHICLES; AFTER ATTEMPTS
TO LOCATE THE OWNERS, THE AUTHORITIES HAY DESTRCY SDCH VEHICLES OR KEEP THEM IN CUSTODY OSTIL THEY
AHE CLAIȣC. THE AUTHOBITIES rtAY RECOVER ANY EXPENSE INVOLVED KITH THE REMOVAL OE CuSTODY. A 5IHI-
LAS POWER EXI3TS REGARDING OTHZE TYPES OF HEFUSt. SECTION 25 EKPOHERS THE SINISTER TO CHANGE.3Y
ORD3H THE PROVISIONS 0? THE 1S67 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT REGARDING THE HEHOVAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES.
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"REMOVAL OP REFUSE REGULATIONS 1967, N. 12«0."
II. SECTION 2.
STATUTORY INSTRUHENTS 1967, PART
EPA
ENGLISH
CO/00/67 PCS 3612-3613 ID* 008K5E
THESt PECULATIONS, ISSUED IN PURSUANCE OF THE 1967 CIVIC AHESIIIES ACT, PROVIDE THE FORM OF
NOTICE THAT IS REQUIRED TC BE SERVED ON THE OWNER OF LAND HHERE REFUSE OR ABANDONED ARTICLES OTHER
THAN MOTOR VEHICLES ABE LOCATED. THE OWNER OF THE LAND IS GIVEN 15 DAYS IN WHICH TO PRESENT ANY OB-
JECTIONS TO THE REHOVAL OF SAID REFUSE OR ARTICLES.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1962, 10 C 11 ELIZ. 3, C. 38." HALSBURY'S STATUTES
OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 36.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 69-95 IDI 00849A
ALS02PR
SECTION 12 OF THIS ACT, AS AMENDED BY THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNIHG ACT OF 1968, PLACES THE DE-
POSIT OF REFUSE AND BASTE UNDER THE TOWN 6 COUNTRY PLANNING ACTS, 1962-1968, WITH THE RESULTS THAT
THE PLANS FOE NEW REFUSE DUMPING NUST BE APPROVED BY THE LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY AND SUBMITTED TO
THE SECBETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT FOR HIS APPROVAL.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (MINERALS) REGULATIONS 1971, N. 756." STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS 1971, PART II, SECTION 1.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 2204-2207 ID* 00819B
THESE REGULATIONS DECLARE THAT THE DEPOSIT OF REFUSE OR WASTE HATEHIALS IB THE COURSE OF MINING
OPERATIONS IS CONSIDERED A USE REGARDING CONTROLLED LAND DEVELOPMENT IH SPITE OF THE FACT THAT GEN-
ERAL MINING OPERATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE TOW!) AND COUNTRY PLAHNING ACTS.
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PAG£ 130
"LOCAL AOTHORITIES (CHARGES FOR DUSTBINS) ORDER 1957. N. 304." .'STATUTORY INSTRU-
MENTS 1957, PART II.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/58 PCS 1933 IDf 00852A
THIS ORDER INCREASES THE ANNUAL AMOUNT HHICH LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAY CHARGE FOR THE MAINTENANCE
OF DUSTBINS (TRASH RECEPTACLES).
"LITTER ACT 1958, 6 & 6 ELIZ. 2, C. 34." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND. 3D ED.,
V. 24. . .
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PGS 143-144 ID« 00853A
THIS ACT, AS AMENDED BY THE 1971 DANGEROUS LITTER ACT, SUBJECTS TO A FINE OF UP TO 100 PODHDS
ANYONE WHO DROPS ANY HASTE OR ANYTHING THAT LITTERS A PUBLIC PLACE.
LRA/SOLID HASTE
"DEPOSIT OF POISONOUS HASTE ACT 1S72, C. 21." HALSBORY'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND, 3D
ED., V. 24.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 445-454 ID* 00854A
RATER RADIATION
THIS ACT CONTAINS A PROHIBITION AGAINST DUMPING AMY GANGEHOUS HASTE, SOLID OR LIQUID. THE DB-
POSITOF. IS LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY CAUSED BY THE DEPOSIT OF POISONOUS HASTE. THE OHNEB. OF A COHHER-
CIAL DUMP IS NOT LIABLE FOR DEPOSITS OF DANGEROUS HASTES UNLESS HE IS NOTIFIED OF THE DEPOSIT AT
LEAST THREE DAYS PfilOR TO SUCH DEPOSIT.
LBA/SOLID HASTE
"ROAE TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1967, C. 76." HALSBUBY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED.
V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 543-545 ID* 00855A
P. 577-580
THIS ACT, AS AMENDED BY THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES (ALTERATION OF ENACTMENTS) ORDER
1967, H. 19CC, ASSIGNS TO THE MINISTER THE FCHEE TO PROVIDE BY REGULATION F03 THE REMOVAL OF ILLE-
GALLY PAEKEC OR ABANDONED VEHICLES. PRIOR TO REMOVAL NOTICE HOST BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER OP THE LAND
WHERE THE VEHICLE IS FOUND. IF A VEHICLE IS TO BE DESTROYEE, NOTICE TO THAT EFFECT MUST BE POSTED,
PERMITTING THE 03NZH OF TEE VEHICLE TIME TO CLAIB IT. CK4SGES FOR THE REMOVAL. DISPOSAL, OR STOR-
AGE OF A VEHICLE HAY BE RECOVERED PROM THE OHNEB.
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'.T Rf.IVA.'.rJ
LHA/30LID WASTE
LRA/SOLID HASTE
"REHCVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES REGULATIONS 1963, N. 43.'
196G, PAS? I, SECTION 1.
ENGLISH
00/00/68 PCS 96-108
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
SPA
IDI 00855B
THESE PECULATIONS DECLARE THAT A CONSTABLE HAY ARRANGE FOP THE REMOVAL OF ANY VEHICLE LEFT ON A
BOAD OR OTHER LAND WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY. THE REGULATIONS INCLUDE A SCHEDULE SHCHING THE ?OBH OF
NOTICE THAT MUST BE GIVEN THE OWNER OF THE LAND WHERE THE VEHICLE RESTS. THE OWNER CP THE LAND HAS
15 DAYS IN WHICH TO OBJECT TO THE REMOVAL. IF A VEHICLE IS 10 BE DESTROYED. A NOTICE TO THAT EFFECT
HUST BE ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FOR SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO ITS REMOVAL. THESE REGULATIONS ALSO DE-
SCRIBE THE PROCEDURES FOR ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE OWNER OF THE ABANDONED VEHICLE AND THE SYSTEM OF
CHARGES FOE THE REMOVAL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES.
"REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES (ALTERATION OF ENACTMENTS) ORDER 1967, N. 1900."
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1967, PART III, SECTION 2.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 EGS 5191-5197 ID# 00855C
THIS ORDER ALTERS SECTIONS OP THE TEXT OF THE 1967 ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS TO BRING THEM INTO
CONFORMITY HITH PERTINENT SECTIONS OF THE 1967 CIVIC AMENITIES ACT.
LRA/SOLID HASTE
"HIGHWAYS ACT 1959, 768 ELIZ. 2, C. 25."
V. 15.
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED.
EPA
ENGLISH
P. 271-273
00/00/69 PCS 262-263
ID* 00856A
SECTION 127 OF THIS ACT BAKES IT AN OFFENSE TO DEPOSIT ANY RUBBISH 03 OTHER WASTE 08 A HIGHWAY
SO AS TO INTERFERE HITH THE PROPER USE OF THE HIGHWAY.
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"PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936, 26 GEO. 5 C 1
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EDW. 3, C. 19." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PCS 255-263
EPA
ID* 00857A
SECTION 72 OF THIS ACT PROVIDES THAT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAY HAKE BYLAWS CONCERNING THE MATTES OF
TRASH RESOVAL AND THE PROPER CARE AND USE OF "ASHPITS AND DUSTBINS." THEY HAY PROVIDE PLACES TO DE-
POSIT HASTE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF IT (SECTION 76). THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAY ALSO HAKE
REASONABLE CHARGES FOB THE REMOVAL Or T3ADS REFUSE (SECTION 73) AHD HAY FURTHERMORE REQUIRE THE RE-
MOVAL OF MANURE AND REFUSE FROM STABLES (SECTION 80). SECTICH 76 ALSO HAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY UN-
AUTHORIZED PERSON TO SORT THROUGH OS DISTURB THE CONTENTS OF ANY TRASH CONTAINER.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLAHEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1953, 1 6 2 ELIZ. 2, C. 36."
HALSBUEY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS (151-452 ID* 00857B
SECTION 8 OF THIS ACT LIMITS THE AMOUNT, UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT OF 1936, HHICH LOCAL AU-
THORITIES HAY CHARGE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF TRASH RECEPTACLES.
ISA/SOLID HASTE
"THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1961, 9 6
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 26.
ENGLISH
10 ELIZ. 2, C. 6H." HALSBUHY'S STATUTES OF
00/00/71 PCS 543-5UU
EPA
ID* 00857C
SECTION 51 OF THIS ACT PROVIDES THAT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY H&i PROVIDE 3EF3SE RECEPTACLES IN AHY
STREET OR PUBLIC PLACE AND ARRANGE TO HAVE THEM EMPTIED AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO PREVENT THE DEVELOP
HENT OF A NUISANCE. FURTHERHORE ANY PERSON INTERFERING WITH OB REMOVING A TRASH RECEPTACLE IS LI -
BLE FOB A FINE OF UP TO FIVE POUNDS PLUS AH ADDITIONAL 20 POUNDS FOB DAMAGES. SCHEDULE 3 PROVIDES
THAT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HOST OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPIER OF THE INVOLVED LAND BE-
FORE TRASH RECEPTACLES HAY BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED.
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PAGE 133
"THE TOHN POLICE CLAUSES ACT 18U7, 10 6 11 VICT.. C. 89." HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3D ED.. V. 28.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 72-77 ID* 0085'iA
SECTION 28 PROVIDES PENALTIES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOB PEBSONS BHO THBOW LITTER OR RUBBISH ON
ANY STREE OB ALLO« ANY OFFENSIVE NATTER TO BUN FROH AN! MANUFACTURING PLANT ONTO A STREET.
LBA/HATER
THE DEPOSIT OF POISONOUS HASTE ACT, 1972, C. 21.
ENGLISH
SOLID HASTE
00/00/72 PCS 1-7
EPA
IDt OOI551A
THIS ACT PROHIBITS THE DEPOSIT OF ANY "POISONOUS, NOXIOUS OR POLLUTING" HASTE ON LAND HH2HE IT
HILL PRESENT AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND THREATEN TO POLLUTE OB CONTAMINATE ANY HATER SUPPLY.
THOSE CONVICTED OF OFFENSES UNDER THIS ACT HAY 3E FINED UP 10 400 POUNDS OR BE IMPRISONED FOB UP TO
FIVE YEARS, OB BOTH. THE ACT STATES THAT NO PERSON SHALL BEHOVE ANY POISONOUS HASTE FROH ONE PLACE
TO DEPOSIT ELSEHHERE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AND THE RIVER OR RIVER
PURIFICATION BOARD OF THE AREA IN WHICH THE HASTE IS LOCATED. THE OPERATOR OF A CONMEBCIAL DUMP IS
EXCLUDED FROH THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEPOSIT AND REMOVAL NOTIFICATION UNLESS HE HAS BEEN TOLD OF THE
CONTENTS OF THE DEPOSIT AT LEAST THBEE DAYS BEFORE IT IS HADE. IF HE DOES RECEIVE PROPER
NOTIFICATION, HE MUST SEND A FORM TO THE AUTHORITIES SPECIFYING THE LOCATION, COMPOSITION AND
DEPOSITOR OP THE HASTE HATERIAL. THIS ACT APPLIES TO LAND COVERED BY WATER AND LAND BELOH THE HIGH
HATER HARK ON THE SEASHORE.
LRA/HATER
THE DEPOSIT OF POISONOUS HASTE (NOTIFICATION OF REBOVAL OF DEPOSIT) REGULATIONS,
1972. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1972, N. 1017
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 3097-2101 ID« 00551E
SOLID WASTE
THESE REGULATIONS SPECIFY HASTES TO HHICH SECTION 3 OF THE DEPOSIT OF POISONOUS HATERS ACT
1972, REQUIRING NOTIFICATION OF RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES BEPOBE BEHOVING OB DEPOSITING HASTES, DO
NOT APPLY. HASTES HHICH ABB UNQUALIFIEDLY EXEHPTED, BY .VIRTUE OF NOT CONTAINING ANY HAZARDOUS
QUANTITY OB CONCENTBATION OF ANY POISONOUS, NOXIOUS OB POLLUTING SUBSTANCE, INCLUDE: HOUSE AND
TRADE BEFUSE. BUILDING HASTE, HINING HASTE, AND HASTE CONSISTING OF PAPER, PLASTICS, AND VARIOUS
METALS. HASTES HHICH ABE EXEMPT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS, ARE: FARM CHEMICALS,
RADIOACTIVE HASTES, HASTES DEPOSITED IN CIRCUMSTANCES OP EMERGENCY, AND HASTE DEPOSITED
PURSUANT TO CERTAIN TYPES OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY.
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IKE HA1ER ACT, 1945, 8 6 9 GEO. 6, C. 12. HALSBUBY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND. 3D ED.,
V.. 39
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 63-18.5 IDf 0055M
THIS ACT SETS UP THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION TO "PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND PROPER USB
OF WATER RESOURCES AND TO FORMULATE A NATIONAL POLICY RELATING TO HATER". IT PROVIDES FOR THE
APPOINTMENT NOT ONLY OF A CENTRAL ADVISORY HAIE3 COMMITTEE TO ADVISE ON MATTERS CONCERNING THE
CONSERVATION AND USE OF HATER RESOURCES BUT ALSO, UHERE NECESSARY, OF JOINT ADVISORY HATER
COMMITTEES TC PERFORM THESE FUNCTIONS LOCALLY. SECTIONS DEALING HITH LOCAL ORGANIZATION OF HATER
SUPPLIES ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND POHERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES REGARDING INVESTIGATIONS OF
AND AGREEMENTS HITH LOCALLY AUTHORIZED HATER SUPPLIERS. SUPPLIERS ARE EMPOHEBED TO MAKE BYLAWS
TO PSEVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE HATER THEY SUPPLY. SECTIONS ON THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION
OF UATEt) RESOURCES PROVIDE FOR FINES FOR POLLUTING HATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND ALSO AUTHORIZE
SUPPLIERS TO ACQUIRE LAND AND CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN DRAINS, SEHEBS, ETC. NECESSARY TO DISPOSE
OF FOUL HATER AND PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE HATER SUPPLY.
LEA/HATER
IKE HATER RESOURCES ACT, 1963, C. 38.
ENGLISH
?. 306-31U
00/00/72 PCS 230,235*
EPA
ID* 00555A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES THE RIVES AUTHORITIES AND A HATER RESOURCES BOARD, AND TRANSFERS TO THE
RIVER AUTHORITIES THE FUNCTION UNDER THE RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1951 TO 1961.
SECTION 72 HAKES IT ILLEGAL TO DISCHARGE POLLUTING HATTEE INTO ANY UNDERGROUND STRATA WITHOUT THE
CONSENT OF THE RIVER AUTHORITY, UHICH HAY GRANT SUCH CONSENT SUBJECT TO ANY REASONABLE CONDITIONS
COSCZ?SING THE NATUPE OF DISCHARGE, PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN AND PBOVISIOHS FOR INSPECTION
AMD MAINTENANCE. SECTION 74, HOHEVER, PROVIEES THAT THE CONSENT OF THE AUTHORITY HAY BE VARIED OR
REVOKED SUEJECT TO APPEAL TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. THE AUTHORITY IS GRANTED
POKES TC PROCEED WITH ANY MEANS TO REMOVE THE CAUSE OF POLLUTION DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR UNFORESEEN
EVENT. IT MAY ALSO MAKE AGREEMENTS HITH THE LOCAL SEHERAGE AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER OUTLETS AT THE
AUTHORITY'S EXPENSE. AUTHORITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE BYLAWS TO PROTECT HATERS AGAINST POLLUTION,
INCLUDING THE REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL USES OF THE WATEES.
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LRA/WATER
THE NATEB SESOUBCES (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) REGULATIONS. 1965, C. 38.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 1965, N. 1092
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 2791-2796 ID* 00555E
THESE REGULATIONS HEBE HADE BY THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THEY PROVIDE
PROCEDURAL STEPS IN APPEALING DECISIONS OF THE RIVER AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF
UNDERGROUND DISCHARGES. THE FORM REQUIRED FOR THE REGISTER OF CONSENTS IS DETAILED AND THE
SCHEDULE PROVIDES A FORH FOR NOTICE TO THE RIVER AUTHOBITT OF "INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT A HOBK
FOR ABSTRACTION OP WATER CONTAINED IN UNDERGROUND STRATA".
L3A/HATER
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOB THE ENVIRONMENT ORDER 1970. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS,
1970, N. 1681
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 5554,5558 ID* 00555C
THIS ORDEP. TRANSFERS THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTER OF HOUSING ASD LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO THE
SECRETARY OF STATE. SCHEDULE I PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IS TO
TAKE OVER THE FUNCTIONS FORMERLY HANDLED BY THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDER
THE WATERS ACT 1945 AND 194S AND THE HATER RESOURCES ACT 1963. SECTION 9 DESCRIBES THE EXACT
SECTIONS OF THE HATEB ACTS 1945 AND 1948 AFFECTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE.
L8A/WATER
THE WATEB RESOURCES ACT 1971, C. 34. HALSBURT'S STATUTES C? ZEGLAHD, 3D ED., V. 4
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 2284-2289 ID* G0555D
THIS ACT IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WATER RESOURCES ACT 1963, C. 38. THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOB
THE ENVIBOEKENT HAY AUTHORIZE THE RIVER AUTHORITY TO "DISCHARGE HATEB INTO ANY INLAND HATEB OR
UNDERGROUND STRATA". RIVER AUTHORITIES AND LEGALLY AUTHOBIZED HATER SUPPLIERS HAY HAKE AGREEMENTS
CONCERNING !K£ "DISCHARGE OF HATEB FROM ANY WORKS", SUBJECT TO TSE CONSENT OF THE SECRETARY OP
STATE FCR THE ENVIRONMENT. TtiE SCHEDULE TO TiilS ACT LISTS THE PBOCEDUEAL STEPS TO BE POLLOBED BY
THE RIVER AUTHORITY IN ORDER TO SECURE PERMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE POINTS. ANY PERSON WHO
is DAMAGE:: EY BEASON OF DISCHARGE OF HATER IN -PURSUANCE TO AN OBDEB UNDEB THIS ACT is ENTITLED TO
COMPENSATION BY THE RIVER AUTHORITY.
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THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS (SHIPS' EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS, 1956, 1957.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 19S6, H. 1U23
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/58 PCS 1199.U731 IDI 00560A
STATUTORY INSTRUBENT 1956, N. 1U23 REQUIRES THAT BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN THE UNITED
KINGDOK, HHICH USB OIL FOB ENGINES OB BOILERS BE EQUIPPED TC PREVENT OIL FROM LEAKING INTO
BILGES. STATUTORY IHSTROHENT 1957, N. 1024 REQUIRES THAT BRITISH SHIPS THAT ARE NOT TANKERS
AND HAVE 80 TONS 03 KOBE GROSS TONNAGE BE "FITTED KITH EQUIPMENT" TO PREVENT THE DISCHARGE OF
OIL INTO THE SEA. THE SCHEDULE SETS OUT THE REQUIREMENTS FOB THE SEPARATING EQUIPMENT. BOTH
SETS OF REGULATIONS ARE HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS ACT 1955.
LBA/HATER
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS (TRANSFER RECORDS)
STATUTORY INSTBUHE8TS, 1957, N. 358
REGULATIONS 1957.
ENGLISH
00/00/56 PCS 1370-1371
EPA
ID* 0056CB
THESE REGULATIONS, HADE PUBSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS ACT 1955, APPLY TO ALL SHIPS
CAPABLE OF CARRYING BORE THAN 25 TONS OF OIL, OR SO BUILT AS TO BE ABLE TO HAVE MORE THAR FIVE
TONS OF OIL IN ANY ONE CONTAINER. A RECORD OF EVEBY TBANSFEB OP OIL HITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM
TERRITORIAL HATERS IS TO BE KEPT. THE NAMES OF PLACES OR VESSELS GIVING AND RECEIVING OIL ABE TO
BE SHOHN. THE DATES, TIBES AND PLACES OF TRANSFER AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE OIL ARE ALSO TO BE
RECORDED.
IRA/WATER
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS (ENFORCEMENT OF CONVENTION) OBDER, 1958.
STATUTORY INSTBOHENTS, 1958, N. 1S26
EPA
ENGLISH CO/OC/58 PCS KI85-U86 IB» 00560C
THIS ORDER, HADE PUBSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS ACT 1955, PROVIDES THAT ANY PEESON
KHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH AHY RZQDIREBEST CONCEHHI3G THE PSODOCTIQS OR COPYING OF A SHIP'S
RECORDS UPON REQUEST OF AH AUTHORIZED SURVEYER, SHALL BE LIABLE TO A FINE OF UP TC 10 POUNDS.
A PERSON IS LIABLE FOR UP TO 100 POUNDS IP HE "HILLFULLY OBSTRUCTS" SUCH A SUBVEYES ACTING HITHIN
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".
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THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (JERSEY) REGULATIONS, 1966. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS.
1966. N. 427
EFA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS VARIOUS ID* 00560E
ACCORDING TO THESE REGULATIONS, THE PROVISIONS OF VARIOUS STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS CONCERNING
OIL EQUIPMENT, REGULATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACTS 1955,
SHALL APPLY 10 BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN JERSEY. OTHEE COUNTRIES OR TERRITORIES SO COVERED,
BY NAME, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NUHBEE AND DATE, ARE: ISLE OF HAN: 426, 1966; GUERNSEY: 425.
1966; HONG KONG: 848, 1963.
LRA/WATER
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS (JERSEY) ORDER, 1966. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 1966,
N. 395
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS 946 ID* 00560F
THIS ORDER, HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE IATEBS ACT 1955, APPLIED THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ACT CONCERNING BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN THE UNITED KINGD03 TO BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN
JERSEY. OTHER AREAS SO INCLUDED, BY NAME. STATUTORY INSTRDBENT NUMBER, AND DATE, ARE: ISLE OF
HAN: 394, 1966; GUERNSEY: 393, 1966; HONG KONG: 788, 1963.
LRA/HATER
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (RECORDS AND REPORTS) REGULATIONS 1967.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1967, N. 712
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PCS 2152-2154 ID* 00560G
THESE REGULATIONS, MADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE MATERS ACT 1955, REQUIRE THAT EVERY
TANKER AND OTHER SHIP OF 30 TONS OH OVER USING OIL AS FUEL, MUST HAVE AN "OIL RECORD BOOK" OF ANY
DISCHARGE OF OIL INTO THE SEA. SCHEDULES 1 TO 4 PROVIDE THE FORHS OF PARTICULARS WHICH THE
MASTERS OF THE VESSELS MUST MAINTAIN.
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138
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (HEAVY DIESEL OIL) REGULATIOBS, 1967. STATUTORY
INSTEUHENTS. 1967, M. 710
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 P6S 21U6 ID* 00560H
THESE REGULATIONS, HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT, 1955, DEFINE HEAVY
EIESEL OIL UNDER SECTION 1 OF THE ACT.
LRA/WATER
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATESS (3ICEPTIOMS) REGOLATIONS, 1967. STATUTORY INSTRUI1ENTS
1967, N. 711
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 21U8-2150 ID* 00560J
THESE REGULATIONS PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION OF OIL DISCHARGE DNDEB SECTION 1 OF
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS ACT 1955. THESE EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE THE DISCHARGE OF BILGE HATER
INTO WHICH MACHINERY OIL HAS LEAKED. A VESSEL IS ALSO EXEMPTED IP IT IS FITTED HITH THE PROPER
EQUIPMENT FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM HATER AND IS USING A "EOF! WITHOUT ADEQUATE OIL RECEPTION
FACILITIES".
LRA/HATER
THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS (SHIPPING CASUALTIES) ORDER, 1971. STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS, 1971, N. 1736
EPA .
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 4731 ID* 00560K
THIS ORDER, HADE PURSUANT TO THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE HATERS ACT 1971, PERMITS THE SECRETARY OF
STATE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST SHIPS OUTSIDE THE TERRITORIAL HATERS OF AND NOT REGISTERED IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM, WHEN HE BELIEVES THERE IS IBHINEST DANGER OF POLLUTION AS THE RESULT OF A
SHIPPING CASUALTY. SCHEDULE 2 OP THE ACT IS ALSO BADE APPLICABLE IN THESE CASES, WHEREBY THE
INJUPED PARTY MAY SEES COMPENSATION FOB "UNREASONABLE LOSS CF DAMAGE".
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139
THE PREVENTION OP OIL POLLUTION ACT. 1971, C. 60.
3D ED, V. 01
HALSBORY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
EPA
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PCS 1361-1398 ID* 0056CL
THIS ACT. A CONSOLIDATION OP THE OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATER ACTS OF 1955, 1963 AND 1971, IMPOSES
FINES UPON BRITISH REGISTERED SKIPS FOR DISCHARGING OIL INTO THE OFEN SEA Cn INTO THE TERRITORIAL
WATERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. FINES ARE EXTENDED TO COVER PIPELINES AND SEA EXPLOBERS. THE ACT
EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY OP STATE TO REQUIRE REGISTERED VESSELS TO BE FITTED KITH EQUIPMENT TC
PREVENT OIL DISCHARGE AND PROVIDES FOB FINES FOR INFRACTIONS AGAINST THESE 8EGULATIONS. PROVISION
IS ALSO HADE FOR THE DISCHARGE OF BALLAST WATER CONTAINING PETROLEUH SPIRIT AS DIRECTED BY THE
HARBOR AUTHORITY. THE ACT ALSO EMPOWERS THE SECRETARY TO TAKE ACTION WITH REGARD TO SHIPS IN
WATERS ADJACENT TO THE U.K. WHICH ARE ABOUT TO CAUSE LARGE SCALE POLLUTION AND PROVIDES FOR THE
EXTENSION OF THESE MEASURES TO SHIPS NCT REGISTERED IN THE U.K. WHICH ARE OUTSIDE ITS TERRITORIAL
WATERS. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS INCLUDE THE BANDATORY RECORC KEEPING OP ALL PERTINENT OIL
OPERATIONS.
LBA/WAT2?
THE HARBOURS ACT. 1814, 51 GEO. 3, C. 159. HALSBURY'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND, 3D ED.
V. 31
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 811 ID* 00567A
SECTION 11 OF THIS ACT PROHIBITS THE OWNER OR MASTER OF ANY SHIP OP ANY FEBSON WORKING ON
SHORE FROM THROWING OR EMPTYING INTO THE BIVERS OB HABBORS ANY TRASH, STONE, EARTH, ETC. THE
FINE OR CONVICTION FOR AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS ACT IS 10 POUNDS PLUS ANY COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF THE
MATERIAL FROM THE HATER.
LHA/WATES
THE HARBOUaS, DOCKS AND PIERS CLAUSES ACT 1SU7. 10 6 11 VICT.. C. 27.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 8U7-8U8 ID* 00567E
ALSO P. 852-853
SECTION 73 PROVIDES THAT EVEBy PK8SON WHO THROWS "BALLAST, EAETH. ASHES, STONES. CB OTII2B
THINGS INTO THE HARBOUR OB DOCK" SHALL BE LIABLE POR A FINE OP UP TO PIVE POUNDS. SECTION 83 GIVES
THE DOCK OR HARBOR AUTHORITIES POWER TO HAKE. BYLAWS TO FURTHER REGULATE THB USE OP TUB HARBORS,
LOCKS AND PIERS.
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PAGE 1UO
THE PORT OF LONDON ACT, 1968, C. 32.
EPA
ENGLISH
ALSO PP. 1156-1159
00/00/71 PCS 1C70-1C79 ID* 00568A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHED THE PORT AUTHORITY CF LOSDON, WHOSE DUTIES INCLUDE THE HAINTBNANC'. AS3
IMPROVEMENT CF THE PORT AND HARBOR FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF THE THAMES RIVER. THE PROVISIONS
CF THE FIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACTS 1951, 1961, AND THE HATER RESOURCES ACT 1963 IE;
SPECIFICALLY APPLIED TC THE THAMES RIVER AREA. ANY VARIATION AS TO THE APPLICATION OF THESZ ACTS
WOULD REQUIRE AN ORDER FROM THE MINISTER (SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT) AFTER
CONSULTATION WITH THE POST AUTHORITY AND THE GREATER LONDON COUNCIL. THE SEPARATE SPHERES C?
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PORT AUTHORITY AND THE LONDON COUNCIL ARE DELINEATED. SCHEDULE 5, PAST I
ESTABLISHES A POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE AND PA5I II SPECIFIES THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE POLLUTION
LAWS APPLY TO THE THAMES ABBA.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1875, 38 6 39 VICT., C. 55.
3D ED., V. 26
ENGLISH
00/00/71 PCS «6-«7
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OP ENGLAND
EPA
ID! 00569A
A PEBSCN BHO WORKS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GAS IS PROHIBITED FROM CAUSING BASHINGS FROM THE GAS
WORKS TO FLOW INTO ANY WATER PLACE OR PIPE CONNECTING THEREWITH, OB DO ANYTHING WHICH WOUL1J POOL
ANY WATER. A FINE OF 200 POUNDS IS ALLOWED FOR A CONVICTION UNDER THIS SECTION PLUS 20 POUNDS
FOR EACH CAY THE OFFENSE CONTINUES.
'LRA/HATER
THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936, 26 GEO. 5 C EDH. 8, C. <*9.
ENGLISH
ALSO P.282,295-296,335-338
00/00/71 PGS 222,270*
EPA
ID* 00569B
SECTION 27 OF THIS ACT IMPOSES FINES FOR CONTAMINATING DRAINS OR PUBLIC SEDERS WITH CHtEICALS
Cr LIQUIDS "PREJUDICIAL TO HEALTH". UNDER SECTION 115 THE LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOe
SUPPLYING WATER FOB DOMESTIC USE MUST DETERMINE AND MAINTAIN ITS PURITY, AND UNDER SECTIOX£ 1UO
AND 141 SUCH AUTHORITY HAY TAKE ACTION TC CLOSE WATER SOURCES USED FOB OB LIKELY TO BE USE3 ?OR
HUMAN CONSUMPTION, IP THEY RIGHT ENDANGEE PUBLIC HEALTH. SECTION 159 DEFINES AS A "STATOT32?
NUISANCE" ANY POND, DITCH OR UNNAVIGATED WATERCOURSE WHICH IS FOULED OR OBSTRUCTED SO AS TC 3E
r?EJUDICIAL TO HEALTH; IT ALSO PBOVID£S FOR FINES FOB THROWING TBASH OR OTHEB POLLUTANTS ISTO ANY
r.IVEE, STREAM OB WATEBCODBSE. SECTIONS 260-26U EMPOWER PARISH COUNCILS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO
DEAL WITH ANY POLLUTION PROBLEM INVOLVING DRAINAGE OF STAGNANT WATER.
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THE SALHON AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES ACT. 1923, 13 G 14 GEO. 5, C. 16.
BPA
ENGLISH CO/00/69 PGS 760-761 IDt 00571A
ALSO E. 798
SECTION 6 .1AKES IT AN OFFENSE FOR A PERSON TO PUT IBTO ABY HATER CONTAINING FISH ANYTHING WHICH
WOULD BE INJURIOUS TO THE FISH OR THE FISHES' FOOD. SECTION 59(P) ALLOWS THE FISHERY BOARD TO SAKE
BYLAWS TO F.EGULATE THE DEPOSIT OF ANY HATTER INTO HATERS CONTAINING FISH.
LRA/WATER
THE GAS ACT, 19U8, 11 C 12 GEO. 6, C. 67. HALSB'JHY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D EC.,
V. 1«
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 936 IDt 00572A
PARAGRAPH 32 OF SCHEDULE 3 PROVIDES THAT ANY AREA BOARD WHICH PERBITS ANY HASTE ERODUCTS
"CONNECTED WITH THE HANDFACTURE OR SUPPLY OF GAS" TO FOOL ANT RIVERS, STREAH, OR OTHER INLAND
WATER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR A FINE OP UP TO 200 POUNDS, BITB AN ADDITIONAL FINE OF 20 POUNDS FOR
EACH DAY THE OFFENSE CONTINUES.
LRA/WATER
THE METROPOLITAN WATER BOARD ACT, 1939, 2 C
OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 39
3 GEO. 6, C. 96. HALSBURY'S STATUTES
2HGLISH
00/00/72 PGS 515-517
EPA
IDt 0057UA
SECTION 33 PROVIDES THAT THE METROPOLITAN WATER BOARD HAY BAKE BYLAWS PRESCRIBING THE
"CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF DRAINS, SBWERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PREVENT
CONTAMINATION OF THE MATER OF ANY VATERWORK OVER 8HICH THE BOARD HAS JURISDICTION". THE
EOA3D IS REQUIRED TO COMPENSATE OWNERS OF LAND, AMY HIGHWAY AUTHORITY, OR SBBERAGE AUTHORITY
FOR EXPENSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS UNDER THE BOARD'S BYLAWS WHICH THEY WOULD HOT HAVE
INCU3RED UNDER THE LOCAL AUTHORITY OR IN THE REGULAR DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES AS HIGHWAY OR
SEWEEAGE AUTHORITIES.
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PAGE 142
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HALES AND MINISTER OF LAND NATURAL RESOORCES ORDER,
1965. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, 1965, N. 319
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PCS 785,796 IDI 00575A
THIS ORDER TRANSFERS THE FOLLOWING FF.OH THE SINISTER OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO THE
SECRETARY OF STATS: (1) FUNCTIONS UNDER THE HATER ACTS 1945, 1908 AND 1958 AS APPLIED TO HALES;
(2) FUNCTIONS UNDER THE BATBR RESOURCES ACI 0? 1963. SCHEDULE I, PART I LISTS THE ACTS HITH
FUNCTIONS WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED, INCLUDING THE ALKALI, ETC., WORK REGULATION ACT 1906, THE PUBLIC
HEALTH ACT 1936, CLEAN AIR ACT 1956 AND THE CLEAN RIVERS (ESTUARIES AND TIDAL HATERS) ACT 1960.
LEA/WATER
THE RIVEES (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT 1951. 1U 6 15 GEO.
STATUTES OP ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 39
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PGS 626-647
6, C. 64. HALSBUHY'S
EPA
ID* OOS76A
THIS ACT, HHICH IS SUBJECT TO 2NFOHCEHENT BY LOCAL RIVER AUTHORITIES, IMPOSES FINES AND
IMPRISONMENT ON ANY PERSON HHO PERMITS OF. CAUS5S POLLUTANTS TO ENTEE A STREAM OR IMPEDES THE FLOW
OF A STREAM TO THE AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING POLLUTION. WHERE SEHAGE IS CURRENTLY BEING DISCHARGED
INTO A STREAM. IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT CONDITIONAL PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES
AND THE PROHIBITIONS HILL NOT BE APPLIED, BDT ANY NEH OR ALTERED DISCHARGE MUST RECEIVE THE
APPROVAL OF TUB RIVER AUTHORITY, WHICH HAY IMPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON SUCH DISCHARGE. THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY IS EMPOWERED TO MAKE BYLAWS REGULATING ANY HATTER PLACED IN A RIVER, INCLUDING POSSIBLE
POLLUTION F30H VESSELS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. THE RIVER AUTHORITY HAY ALSO TAKE ACTION TO
PREVENT USE OF LAND OR HATER IN CONTRAVENTICN G? THE ACT. THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT MAY BE
EXTENDED TO INCLUDE TIDAL WATERS OR PARTS OF THE SEA SUBJECT TO THE EXERCISE OF THE JURISDICTION OF
THE HARBOR AUTHORITIES.
LRA/HATER
THE CLEAN RIVERS (ESTUARIES AND TIDAL HATERS) ACT. 1960, 869 ELIZ. 2, C. 54.
H.ALSEUPY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 39
EPA
ENGLISH OO/CC/72 PGS 672-677 IDI 00576B
THE PROVISIONS OF THE RIVERS (PREVENTION CF POLLUTION) ACT 1951, 1
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PAGE 1U3
THE RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1961, 9 & 10 ELIZ. 2, C. 50. HALSBURY'S
STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., ?. 39
EPA
IDI 00576C
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PCS 678-69U
THIS ACT, WHICH SUPPLEMENTS THE GIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT 1951, HAKES UNLAWFUL THE
DISCHARGE OF ANY TRACE OB SEWAGE EFFLUENT INTO A STREAM WITHOUT CONSENT OP THE PROPER RIVER
AUTHORITY, EXCEPTING WATER DISCHARGES FROM UNDERGROUND MINES. APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO
DISCHARGE HASTES MUST CONTAIN 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE, MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE AND QUANTITY OF
SUCH WASTES. CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE NATURE, VOLUME AND HATE OF DISCHARGES MAY BE IMPOSED AND
SAMPLES OF THE EFFLUENT HAY BE E2QUIF.ED BEFORE APPROVAL IS GRANTED. IF DISCHARGES ARE HADE WHICH
ARE NEITHER COVERED BY THE 1951 ACT NOR EXEMPTED IN THE PRESENT ONE, CONDITIONS HAY BE IMPOSED
WHICH WOULE HAVE HELD HAD RE3ULA?. ALLIGATION BE3N MADE. PINES OF UP TO 100 POUNDS ABE IMPOSED POR
CONTRAVENTION OF THE ACT. SECTIONS DEALING WITH THE PROHIBITION OF DISCHARGES AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR RECEIVING THE CONSENT OF THE PBOPEB AUTHORITY ABE EXTENDED TO COVEB THE TIDAL WATEBS AND
PARTS OF THE SEA rO WHICH ANY OP THE PROVISIONS OF THE 1951 ACT APPLY.
LRA/WATER
THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (OIL POLLUTION) ACT 1971, C. 59.
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 41
ENGLISH
00/00/72 PGS 1345-1360
HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
EPA
ID! 00577A
BY THIS ACT THE OWNER OP A COMMERCIAL OIL CARRIER IS HADE LIABLE POR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER IN THE A3ZA OF THE UNITED KINGDOM FROM THE DISCHARGE OP OIL PROM BIS
SHIP AS WELL AS FOR THE COST OP SEDUCING SUCH DAMAGE. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS LIABILITY ARE PROVIDED
WHEN OIL IS DISCHARGED AS THE F.ES3LI OF: (1) WAR, (2) ACTION OF SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OB
KIS AGENT, (3) -THE NEGLIGENCE OF A GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY PROVIDING NAVIGATIONAL AIDS. WHEN
LIABILITY IS INCURRED BITHOU7 THE ACTUAL FAULT OF THE OWNEB, HIS LIABILITY IS LIMITED, AND WHERE
THE LIABILITY IS PAID, THE COOBT BILL ORDER THE RELEASE OF THE SHIP OR OTHER PROPERTY SEIZED IB
CONNECTION HITH A CLAIM. EV2EY SHIP CARRYING MORE THAN 2,000 TONS OP "PERSISTENT OIL" MUST HAVE AN
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OP INSURANCE TO COVER THE OWNER'S LIABILITY BEPORE BEING PERMITTED TO BNTEB OB
LEAVE A BRITISH PORT. THIS ACT GIVES EFFECT TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY POR
OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, BRUSSELS, 1969.
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THE HERCHANT SHIPPING (PASSENGER SHIP CONSTBOCTIOS) BOLES. 1965.
EPA
ENGLISH , 00/00/66 PCS 2836 IDI 00577B
ALSC E.2873-287U
THESE REGULATIONS HERE HADE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 1 OF THE HERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY
CONVENTION) ACT 1949, 12, 13 6 14, GEO. 6, C. 43, AND SECTION 8 OF THE HERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1964,
C. 47. SECTION 10 PROVIDES THAT "OILY HATEB SEPARATOR EQDIPHEHT" BE USED WHERE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE
TO KEEP HATER BALLAST FBOH BEING NIXED WITH GIL. SECTION 80. (4) REQUIRES THAT OIL FUEL BE
"ISOLATED FROM HATER BALLAST" AND THAT THE "ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE" OF OIL INTO THE SEA BE PREVENTED
BY ALL APPROPRIATE MEANS. ALL PUNPS USED HITH THE OIL FOEL SYSTEM ARE TO BE SEPARATED FROH THE
FEED, BILGE AND BALLAST PUMPS. .
LRA/HATER
'0 THE BORDER RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACT 1951, 15 6 16 GEO. 6 6 1 ELIZ. 2.
C. 7. HALSBORI'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 39
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 6U8-649 ID* 00578A
THIS ACT SETS UP A JOINT COMMITTEE, COMPOSED OF THE TOTAL HEHBERSHIP OF THE LOCAL RIVER
AUTHORITIES OF EACH RIVER BORDERING ENGLAND AND SCCTLASD, TO DEAL HITH THE POLLUTION PROBLEMS
OF THE BORDER WATERS.
LRA/HATER
THE DISEASES OF ANIHALS ACT 1950, 14 GEC. 6, C. 36. HALSBDRY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3D ED., V. 2
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 359 ID* 00579A
SECTION 78 (VII) PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON 8HO PLACES INTO ANY INLAND HATEB OR INTO THE SEA
WITHIN THREE MILES OF SHORE ANY DEAD ANIBAL iHICH DIED OF A DISEASE IS LIABLE FOR A FINE.
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GBEAT BRITAIN
LRA/WATBR THE AKALI, ETC., WORKS REGULATION ACT 1906, 6 EDW. 7, C. 1t.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 102-103 IDI 00580A
SECTION 3.(1) PROVIDES THAT LIQUID CONTAINING ACID SHALL HOT BE PERHITTED TO COME INTO CONTACT
WITH ALKALI HASTE. . VIOLATORS APE REQUIRED TC FAY THE COST OF PROVIDING PROPER DRAINAGE FOR
SUCH WASTE WITHOUT CONTRAVENING ANY POLLUTION ACTS; THEY WILL BE HELC LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED
BY REASON CF THIS DRAINAGE.
LEA/HATER THE SEA FISHERIES (SHELLFISH) ACT 1967, C. 83. HALSB'JBY'S STATUTES OF ENGLAND,
3D tt., V. 13
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 997 ID* 00582A
SECTION 12 PROHIBITS THE DEPOSIT OF ANY SHELLFISH IN THE TICAL WATERS OF GBEAT BRITAIN AND IN
ALL OTHE? INLAND WATERS OR ON THE LAND NEAR ANY WATER DESIGNATED BY THE MINISTER, EXCEPT WHERE A
PERSON HAS PROCURED THE PROPER LICENSE.
LRA/WATER THE CEMETERIES CLAUSES ACT 18U7, 10 6 11 VICT., C. 65. HALSBURY'S STATUTES OF
ENGLAND, 3C BD., V. 3
EPA
ENGLISH CO/00/66 PGS «i»5-U<»6 ID» 00585A
SECTION 20 PROVIDES FOR A FINE OF 50 POUNDS FOR ANY CEMETERY COMPANY WHICH CAUSES ANY STREAH,
CANAL, RESERVOIR, PONDS, ETC., TO BECOME FOULED FROM ANY "OFFENSIVE HATTER FROM THE CEMETERY".
SECTION 22 PROVIDES A FURTHER PENALTY OF 10 POUNDS FOR EACH DAY THE OFFENSE CONTINUES FOLLOWING
2U HODBS AFTiE SERVICE OF NOTICE ON THE COMPANY.
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GREECE
LRA/P2STICIDBS "DEC 30, 1967 CROHN DECREE K. 10 LAYING DOWN TOXICITY TABLES AND PULES FOB HAND-
LING AEEHOVED PACKAGES OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES USED IN AGRICULTURE." INT. DIG. OF ULTH. LEG., V. 19.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. CCBF. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 653 ID* 01367A
THIS DECREE CLASSIFIES TOXIC SUBSTANCES USED IN AGRICULTURE INTO THBEE TOXICITY GBOUPS (HIGHLY
TOXIC, MODERATELY TOXIC, AND SLIGHTLY TOXIC) AND SETS A LIST OF SUCH PRODUCTS (INSECTICIDES, HERBI-
CIDES, FUNGICIDES, RODENTICIDES, FUHIGATIVES, ETC.) ALONG WITH THEIR COHRCN NAHES, PERCENTAGES OP
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, AND EXEMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS. THE DECREE ALSO SPECIFIES RULES OH PACKAGING.
THE OFFICIAL TEXT APPEARS IN EPHESERIS TES KYBERNESEES TON BASILEOU TES HELLADES, FIRST SEBIES,
K. 5, OAN 12, 1968, PP. 9-15.
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PAGE 147
"KAY 7. 1961 DECBEE NO. 10 RELATING 70 BACIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND PBEPABATIONS."
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 15.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH CC/CO/65 PCS 330-33U ID* 01089A
THIS DECREE GOVERNS THE PROCUCTIOS, rGLtlNG, AND TRANSPORT OF BAH, ENBICHEb CF. FU3IFIED
MATERIALS COMPOSED OF NATURAL ISOTOPES CONTAINING URANIUM OB THORIUM. IT REQUIRES TbE
LICENSING OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THE PPOE'JCTION. USE, AND TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS C? THIS DECREE. LICENSES MAY NOT BE GRANTED UNTIL
APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES HAVE BEES TAKEN TO PREVENT IRRADIATION HAZARDS TC PERSONS,
HOFK-PLACES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS APPLY EQUALLY TO THE DISPOSAL C?
RADIOACTIVE HASTES. THE DECREE ALSO ESTABLISHES THE NATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (NAEC)
TO DIRECT, COORDINATE, AND CONTROL ACTIVITIES FOB THE PEACEFUL USE OF ATOMIC ENERGY: IT ALSO
SEF.VES AS AN ADVISORY BODY OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS. THE DECEEE COVERS THE REGISTRATION OF
SUBSTANCES; INSPECTION OF STOCKS AND OBSERVATION OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. COMPENSATION FOR
DAMAGE, AND PENALTIES. THE MINISTER 0? HEALTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE DECREE.
LEA/HATE6
"JAN 23, 1966 GOVERNMENT DECREE NC. = CONCERNING HARMFUL POLLUTION Or VATEES
AND THE FINES APPLICABLE TO THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS." INT. DIG. CF HLTH. LEG., V.
WORLD HEALTH OBGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH OO/CC/67 PCS 138-111 ID* 01091A
RADIATION
18.
THIS DECREE SETS THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE VALUES OF HATER CONTAMINATION. THE AUTHORITY
rESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF A GIVEN KATES BODY MAY ESTABLISH DIFFERENT VALUES IF THE
EFFLUENT TREATMENT FACILITY HAS INSTALLED PEICE TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS DECREE. VALUES
ARE TO BE SET, HOHEVER, IN CONFORMITY BIT id INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY THE CHIEF NATIONAL
DIRECTORATE FCP. HATER (CNDH) , HITH ACCOUNT TAKEN OF THE ADVICE OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
INSTITUTE FOR THE USE OF HATEBS AND OP BESULTS OF ACTUAL OB TRIAL PERFORMANCE OF TREATMENT
PLANTS. THE CNDH DIRECTOR IN CONCERT IITH THE MINISTER OF HEALTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOB
DETERMINING THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE VALCE; FCE THE RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION Of HATERS. THE
DECREE ALSO EBOVIDES FOR FINES IN THE EVENT OF VIOLATION OF ITS PBOVISIONS. THE ANNEX LISTS
TYPES CF POLLUTANTS AND POLLUTION AND TE-IF. rtSPECTIVE MAXIMUM VALUES. THE OFFICIAL
hUHGAF.IAN-LANGUAGE TEXT OF THIS DECHEi APPiAF.S IN MAGYAB KOZLONY, JAN. 23, 1966, P. 50-53.
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PAGE me
"AUG. 6, 1962 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SANITARY SERVICES) ACT." ACTS OF THE OIBBACHTAS,
1962, N. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/62 PCS 7B1-789 ID* 01430A
RADIATION
ARTICLE 10 OP THIS ACT AUTHORIZES THE MINISTRY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ISSDE REGULATIONS TO
PREVENT AIR POLLUTION WHICH HAY ENDANGER PUBLIC HEALTH AND TC CONTROL ANY TYPE OF AI3 POLLUTION
(SMOKE, DOST, GRIT, GAS) FROH INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS. THE MINISTER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOE! ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF VARIOUS ATMOSPHERIC
POLLUTANTS, MONITORING POLLUTION LEVELS, DEVELOPING POLLUTICN CONTROL MEASURES FOR LOCAL AREAS.
LICENSING POLLUTING ENTERPRISES, AND REGULATING POTENTIAL POLLUTION OF THE AIR BY RADIOACTIVE
MATERIALS IN AGREEMENT HITH THE MINISTRY OF- HEALTH. REGULATIONS AFFECTING INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
ARE TO BE HADE I!! CONJUNCTION KITH THE MINISTRY FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE. PENAL PROVISIONS AND
CONDITIONS FOR COURT INTERVENTION ARE ESTABLISHED. REGULATIONS BAT BE ANNULLED BY THE
PARLIAMENT.
LRA/PESTICIDES
"MAY 24. 1961 POISONS ACT.1
ENGLISH
ACTS OF THE OIRBACHTAS, 1961, N. 12.
EPA
00/00/61 PCS 273-291 ID* OU31A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES A POISONS BOARD (COMHAIRLE NA NIHHEANNA). WHOSE MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED BY
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE ON REGULATION OF POISONS. THE MINISTER OF
HEALTH HAS GENERAL AUTHORITY TO REGULATE, UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE POISONS BOARD, MANUFACTURE,
DISTRIBUTION, SALE AND USE OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCES. UNDER SECTION 15 OF THIS ACT, THE MINISTER
OF AGRICULTURE 15 AUTHORIZED TO REGULATE, UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE POISONS BOARD, CONDITIONS
FOE THE USE OF AGRICULTURAL POISONS AND PESTICIDES. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT ARE
ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 17.
L3A/SADIATION
"OCT 29, 1953 HEALTH ACT." ACTS OF THE OIREACHTAS, 1953, S. 26.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/S3 PCS 431-439 1C* 01432A
PESTICIDES
UNDER ARTICLE 59 OF THIS ACT, THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE REGULATIONS TO
CONTROL MANUFACTURE, IBPOBT. STORAGE. DISTRIBUTION, SALE AND USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES OR
IRRADIATING APPA8ATUS USED IN MEDICAL TREATMENT OP. BY INDUSTRIAL OP OTHER ENTERPRISES. THE
MINISTRY HAY ALSO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO PREVENT HEALTH HAZARDS TO RADIATION WORKERS AND OTHERS
AFFECTED BY SUCH USE, AND TO ENSURE SAFE DISPOSAL CF RADIOACTIVE WASTES. A LICENSE MAY BE
ESQUIRED FOR ANY WORK WITH RADIATION. UNDER ARTICLE 60, THE MINISTRY IS AUTHORIZED TO REGULATE
VERMINICIDES CONTAINING CEGANISHS PATHOGENIC TO MAN. ARTICLE 61 DEALS WITH REGULATION OF
FUMIGANTS.
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PAGE 119
"JUL 5, 1971 NUCLEAR ENERGY (AN BOBD PUINNIKH NUICLEIGH) ACT." ACTS OF THE
OIREACHTAS, 1971, N. 12.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 87-107 IDI 01U33A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES A NUCLEAR ENERGY BOARD (AN BORO FUINNIBH NCICLEIGH) UNDER THE MINISTRY
FOB TRANSPORT AND POMES TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE ON HATTERS RELATED TO NUCLEAR ENERGY. THE BOARD
IS TO ADVISE THE MINISTRY ON REGULATING CONSTRUCTION ANC OPERATION OF NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS AND
NUCLEAR APPARATUS USED IN RESEARCH, PREPARE SAFSTY CODES FOB WORK WITH EADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES,
COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE, .AND ADVISE THE GOVERNMENT ON
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY AGREEMENTS.' THE BOARD HAY, BY ORDER OF THE SINISTER, BE HADE
RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING CUSTODY OF RADIOACTIVE KATERIALS, ENSURING SAFE DISPOSAL OF
RADIOACTIVE iASTES, LICENSING PEBSONS ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURE. IMPORTATION, TRANSPORT, SALE, USE •
OR DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, AND INSPECTING PREMISES INVOLVED IN HOBK WITH RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES. THE BOARD IS TO ENFORCE SAFETY CODES DEALING KITH RADIATION PROTECTION IN THE "1953
HEALTH ACT" AND THE "1957 FACTORIES ACT." BOTH OF WHICH ABE AMENDED BY THIS ACT.
"1956 ANC 1365 OIL POLLUTION OF THE SEA ACTS." ACTS OF THE OIREACHTAS, 1965, N. L
EPA
ENGLISH OO/OG/65 PCS 3-7 IE* 01U3UA
THE 1956 ACT (ACTS OF THE OIBEACHTAS, 1956, NO 25) BRINGS INTO EFFECT THE "INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION FOB PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL, 1954," AND ESTABLISHES OTHER
PROVISIONS TO PREVENT 'POLLUTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS BY OIL. THE HARCH 2. 1965 ACT BRINGS INTO
EFFECT CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE "INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION," AND STRENGTHENS PROVISIONS OF THE
1956 ACT. DISCHARGE OF OIL OR AN OILY MIXTURE ANYWHERE AT SEA BY A SHIP OF IRISH EEGISTBATION
BUILT AFTER THE 1965 ACT TAKES EFFECT IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT IN CERTAIN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
AREAS OP THE SEA PROHIBITED TO TANKERS UNDER SECTION « OF THE 1956 ACT ABE BADE OFF LIMITS TO
ALL SHIPS REGISTERED IN IRELAND. RECORDS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE 1956 ACT ON DISCHARGE
OF OIL AT SEA UNDER CEETAIH CIRCUMSTANCES MUST KOW BE KEPT FOE ANY DISCHARGE OP OIL AT SEA.
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"JUL B, 1959 FISHERIES (CONSOLIDATION) ACT." ACTS OF THE OIREACHTAS. 1959, N. 1U.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/59 PGS 397-399 ID» 01«35A
CKAPTEF II OF THIS ACT ESTABLISHES MEASURES TO ?=07ECI FISHING WATERS AGAINST POLLUTION AND
POISONING. DUMPING DELETERIOUS HATTER INTO WATERS WITHOUT A LICENSE FROM THE MINISTER FOR LANDS
IS AN OFFENCE PUNISHIBLE BY A PINE NOT TO EXCEED 25 PO'JSSS AND SIX MONTHS IN PRISON. IF DELETER-
IOUS LIQUIDS ARE STORZC WITHIN 30 YEARS OF A WATER BODY, MEASURES TO PREVENT HATER POLLUTION MUST
2E PROVIDED AND CERTIFIED EY THE MINISTER FOR LANDS.
LSA/WATER
"JUN 11, 1968 CONTINENTAL SHELF ACT." ACTS OF THE OIP.EAChTAS, 1968, N. 1U.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PGS 161-175 ID* 01U36A
THIS ACT ESTABLISHES AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER FOB INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE TO REGULATE EXPLORA-
TION AND EXPLOITATION OF THE CONTINENTAL SHELF. IT IS PROHIBITED TO DELIBERATELY DISCHARGE OR TO
ALLOW THHOU3H NEGLIGENCE THE LEAKAGE OF OIL OR AN OIL? SIXTUaE (OVER 100 PARTS PER MILLION) INTO
WATERS OF THE CONTINENTAL SHELF FROM PIPELINES CR AS A PE3ULT OF EXPLORATORY OPERATIONS. THIS
AC? DOES NOT APPLY TO OIL DISCHARGED FROM SHIPS. VIOLAIG3S ARE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
LHA/WATEH
"NOV. 27, 1970 ALLOCATION OF ADMINISTRATION (OIL POLLUTION CLEARANCE) ORDER."
STATUTCRY INSTRUMENTS, 1970, HO. 277.
EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/7C PGS 3 ID* 01U37A
THIS 02DER MAKES THE CS?i2THSS: GF LCCT.L C 3VI P.::.1:1" I i.:S"':Z~3L- PCS .•.m::iST.n.:.TTr"1 OF
RELATED TO OIL POLLUTION CLEARANCE.
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151
ANALYSIS OP DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS FOR 8EDOCING CITY POLLUTION CAUSED BY MOTOR CARS.
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AUTOMOBILE REVIEW.
MECICI. H. LOC
ITALIAN 09/00/71 PCS 146-165 IDt 00197A
ALSO ST
THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES STANDARDS PROPOSED FO? LIMITING MOTOR CAB EMISSIONS
ABB THEN EXAMINES SUCH SOLUTIONS AS BECIECQLATION OF EXHAUST, CABBURATOR ADJUSTHBBTS,
MODIFICATIONS IN FUEL SUPPLY, CONTBOLLED COMBUSTION, AND SUCH.
L8A/AIR
ION (LAWS IN FORCE) IBQCHURESTO (NCaS'-TIVA VICENTE)
UNIONE INDUSTRIALI DELLA PROVINCIA DI SAVOriA, COHP. EPA
ITALIAN 00/00/72 PCS 5-253 ID* 00400A
ALSO PM
THIS PUBLICATION GIVES A SYNTHESIS OF ITALIAN ANTI-POLLUTION LAOS AND REPRODUCES IB FOLL THE
AIR POLLUTION LAN OF 1966 (LAW NO. 615) AND TnB SUBSEQUENT IMPLEMENTING DECREES AND ORDINANCES THAT
EXPLAIN IN DETAIL THE PERTINENT MEANS FO?. THE PREVENTION AND LIMITATION OF AIR POLLUTION. THE
FIRST CHAPTER OF LAW 615 DIVIDES ITALY INTO TWO MAJOR CONTROL AREAS AND ESTABLISHES A CENTBAL
SOA3D OF CONTROL. THIS BOARD, COMPOSED 0? VARIOUS GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND ATTACHED TO THE
EIKISTEY OF HEALTH AS AN AUTONOMOUS BODY, IS EMPOWERED TO ENFORCE ANTI-POLLUTION LEGISLATION.
CHAPTEBS 2 AND 3 SET STANDARDS FOB THERMAL INSTALLATIONS ANE FUELS, WHILE CHAPTER H PROVIDES NORMS
FOB THE OPERATION AND MONITORING OF THESE INSTALLATIONS. CHAPTEBS 5 AND 6 ARE DEVOTED TO THE
PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION FROM INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS ANC MOTOR VEHICLES. THE FINAL CHAPTER
SETS AEP.ANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS AND DESIGNATES AUTHORITIES COMPETENT TO CARHY THEM
C'JT.
LRA/AIR
"OCT 24, 1967 DECREE . . . EMBODYING REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OP LAW
NO. 615 OF JULY 13, 1966 . . ." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 P3S 233-234 ID* 00400B
THIS DECREE, NO. 1288, ISSUED EY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, EMBODIES REGULATIONS FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW NO. 615, ISSUED JULY 13, 1966, WHICH AIMS TO CONTROL ATMOSFHSBIC
POLLUTION IN THE FIELD OF 1HE8HAL INSTALLATIONS. THE DECREE, SPECIFICALLY PROVIDING FOB
CONTROL OF NON-INDUSTRIAL THERMAL INSTALLATIONS, IS DIVIDED INTO FIVE MAIN PROVISIONS AND
NINE ANNEXES. THEY SET FOURTH: DEFINITION'S EY FUNCTION AND HEATING CAPACITY OP THE TYPES OF
INSTALLATIONS COVERED BY THE DECREE; CEFTIFICATION PROCEDURES: TECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTIONAL
REQUIREMENTS; LIMITATIONS ON SHORE EMISSION: SEiUIREBENTS ON LIQUID AND SOLID FD2L COMPONENTS;
ANL DEADLINES BY WHICH THERMAL INSTALLATIONS MUST MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS. THE ANNEXES PBBS3NT
LETS3NINAIIONS OP THE CONTENTS OF LIQUID ABD SOLID FUELS STATE ACCEPTABLE INCBEASES IN SOLID
PAETICLE CONTENT OF SMOKE EMISSION. THE ITALIAN-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL IS FOUND IN SUPP. ORDINAR.
ALLA GAZZ. UFF., PAST 1, JAN. 9, 1968, NO. f.. PP 1-32.
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"DEC 22, 1970 DECREE HO. 1391 . . . EMBODYING HEGULATIOHS FOB THE IMPLEHENTA-
TION OF THE JULY 13. 1966 LAW NO. 615 . . ." INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG., V. 2«.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/73 PGS 170-171 ID* OOUOOC
THIS DECREE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC EMBODIES REGULATION'S FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE JULY 13. 1966 LAB NO. 615 CONTAINING PROVISIONS ON THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION IN THE
FIELD OF THEfiHAL INSTALLATIONS. IT REPEALS THE OCT. 2U. 1967 DECREE NO. 1283, ALTHOUGH THE
CHAPTER HEADINGS AND ANNEX TITLES HAVE BEEN RETAINED. THE OFFICIAL ITALIAN-LANGUAGE TEXT OF
THIS DECREE APPEA53 IN SUPFLEflENTO ORDINARIO AIO ALLS GAZZETTA OFFICIALS, NO. 59, HARCH 6,
1971, PT. I, P. 1-30.
LR3/GENERAL
FACTS CN FILS, V. 32. N. 16«5, 5-3.
ENGLISH
WATER
05/03/72 PGS 355B3
LOC
ID* 00138A
AN ITALIAN INDUSTRIALIST, ALBERTO REDAELLI, HAS ARRESTED AND JAILED IN MILAN ON HAY 3
AFTER FAILING TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER TO INSTALL ANTI-POLLUTION DEVICES IN HIS STEEL PLANT.
LEA/PESTICIDES
APRIL 30. 1962 PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCE NC. 283 ON THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF
SUBSTANCES USED IN FOOD AND DRINK. LEX - LEGISLAZIONE ITALIANA.
EPA
ITALIAN 00/00/62 PGS 959-96U ID* 00645A
THIS LAH. ALONG WITH SEVERAL AMENDED ARTICLES OF THE HEALTH CODE, EMPOWERS ALL NATIONAL,
REGIONAL, PROVINCIAL AND COHBUNAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES 1C CONTROL AKD HOHITOR THE MANUFACTURE,
TRACE AND SALE OF POLLUTING SUBSTANCES. AMONG THESE ARE RESIDUES OF PRODUCTS USED IN
AGRICULTURE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISINFECTION OP PLANTS DESTINED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH HAY FIX BY APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE THE LIMITS OF TOLERANCE AND THE
INTERVALS OF APPLICATION OF THESE PRODUCTS.
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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NC. 1225. AUG. 3, 1968. REGULATION CONCERNING
PHY70PHARMACEUTICALS AND PESTICIDES LIKELY TO BECOME RESIDUES IN FOODSTUFFS.
EPA
ITALIAN 00/00/68 PGS 256-269 ID* 00645E
THIS DECREE, PROMULGATED TO REGULATE THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF
PHYTOPHARHACEUTICALS AND PESTICIDES LIKELY TO BECOME RESIDUES IN FOODSTUFFS, ELABORATES THE TEXT
OF LAW NO. 283 AND SPECIFIES IN DETAIL MEANS AND METHODS OF PESTICIDE CONTROL. THE TYPES OF
PESTICIDES AND ENFOECEMENT PROCEDURES.
LRB/PESTICIDES
LAWS ANC REGULATIONS CN PHYTOPHAKMACEUTICALS (HANUALE DI FITOFABHACIA E DEI
FITCFAfcMACI)
SEPENI, V. BPA
ITALIAN 00/00/69 PGS 47-50 ID* 006M6A
THIS CHAPTER SUMMARIZES THE VARIOUS ITALIAN REGULATIONS ON THE AGRICULTURAL USE OF
PHYTOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS 10 CONTROL VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL PARASITES ON PLANTS CULTIVATED AS
FOODSTUFFS, INCLUDING THE PROPEE LABELING OF THESE PRODUCTS AND THEIR REGISTRY WITH THE MINISTRY
OF HEALTH.
LRA/WATER
INQUINANENTO DI ACQUE E CODICE PENALE (WATER POLLUTION AND THE PENAL CODES)
VERONESI, G., COMP. EPA
ITALIAN 00/00/71 PGS 57-97 ID* 00527A
RADIATION
THE CITED PAGES OF THIS WORK REPRODUCE THE TEXT OF THOSE ITALIAN LAWS THAT CONCERN, IN WHOLE
OR IN PART, WATER POLLUTION AND ITS PREVENTION. THE LEGISLATION COVERED INCLUDES PERTINENT
SECTIONS OF THE PENAL AND CIVIL CODES: REGULATIONS FOR THE IHPLEHENTATION OF THE LAN FOB THE
PROTECTION OF HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH; LAW REQUIRING THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS; FISHING REGULATIONS; DIRECTIVES ON THE DERIVATION AND UTILIZATION OF PUBLIC WATERS;
ORDINANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE POPULATION AGAINST THE CANGEES OP RADIATION FROM NUCLEAR-
ENERGY FACILITIES; AND THE LAW IMPLEMENTING THE CONVENTION FOE THE PROTECTION OF POLLUTION OF THE
SEA BY OIL. INCLUDED ALSO ABE A CLASSIFICATION OF THE CHIEF LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL LAWS RELATING
TO WATER POLLUTION AND A CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF LAWS THAT ABE APPLICABLE TO WATER PCLLDTION.
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"JUL 29, 1965 LAW ON CONSERVATION OF NATUBZ AND NATOEAL RESODBCES." PASINOHIE
LUXESEOOF.GEOISE. V. 37.
KEESCHIB, NICOLAS, COMP. EPA
FBE8CH GO/00/66 PCS 305-308 IDI 01402A
AI = HATEB SOLID HASTE
CHAPTER I OF THIS LAH ESTABLISHES GENEBAL CONS2BVATION HEASUBES. ANY CONSTEUCTION WHICH
CONSTITUTES A DANGER TO CONSERVATION OF THE FLOBA, FAUNA, SOIL OB SUBSOIL, ATHOSPHEBE, WATERS
OB THE GENEBAL ENVIRONMENT IS TO BE REGULATED. PEBSONS OPERATING BINES, QUAHBIBS OB PUBLIC
WCEKS AF.E 1C MAINTAIN THE VEGETATION COVER AS SUCH AS POSSIBLE. CUTTING OF TIMBER OB
REFORESTATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND IS ALSO BEGDLATEC TO PREVENT AN UNFAVORABLE IMPACT ON THE
ENVISCNKEN7. DISPOSAL OF HASTE OB REFUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF VEHICLES OR PUBLIC BOADS OR OTK£S
LAt:C5, EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED PLACES IS FOBBIDDEN. DUHPS ESTABLISHED BY INDUSTRIES OB OTHEB
ENTERPRISES AF.E TO BE BEGULATED. CHAPTEB II DEALS HITH PROTECTION OP THE FAUNA AND FLOBA.
CHAPTE3 III IS CONCERNED HITH ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW. THE HINISTBY ADMINISTERING HATERS AND
FOEESTS IS CHABGED HITH IMPLEMENTING THE CONSERVATION LAH. A SUPEBIOB COUNCIL IS ESTABLISHED
UNDER IT TC CARRY OUT THESE FUNCTIONS. CHAPTEB IV ESTABLISHES PENALTIES FOB VIOLATION.
LRA/PESTICIDES
"FEb 20, 1968 LAH ON CONTROL OP PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHA3MACEUTICAL PRODUCTS." INT
DIG. HITH. LEG., V. 19.
HOBLL HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 030 . IDI 01403A
THIS LAH AUTHORIZES THE GRAND DUKE, UPCN CONSULTATION iJITH APPBOPBIAiE BRANCHES OF
GOVEEN.1EN?, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS ON MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION. TRANSPORT, SALE, POSSESSION AND
USE OF PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARHACEUTICAL PRODUCTS. MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION OB SALE OF ANY
PESTICIDES On PHYTOPHABHACEUTICALS NOT APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT IS PROHIBITED. THIS LAH IS
TO BE ENFORCED BY THE HINISTBY OF PUBLIC HEALTH ANC THE MINISTRY OF AGBICULTUBE. OFFICIALS
RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING THIS LAH ABE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER AND INSPECT PBEHISES HH2RE THESE
PRODUCTS ABE MANUFACTURED, STORED, SOLD OR USED. OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN MEMORIAL, PART A, N. 9, MAB
12, 1968, FP. 123-124.
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"NAY 29. 1970 REGULATIONS ON CONTROL OF PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARHACEUTICAL
PRODUCTS." 1ST. DIG. HLTH. L2G., V. 21.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/70 PCS 752-755 ID» 01U03E
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED UNDER THE PEE 20, 1968 Lai) ON PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHAF.MACE'J 7ICALS,
ESTABLISHES A COMMISSION 1C LICENSE THE IMPORT, HANUFACTURE, SALE OB DISTRIBUTION CF
PHYTOPHAR1ACEUTICAL PRODUCTS. BEFORE ISSUING A LICENSE, THE COMMISSION, WHICH IS TO INCLUDE
HISIS7PY OF PUBLIC HEALTH BEPRESENTATIVES, MUST DETERMINE THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE PROPERLY USED
AMI- THAT SUCH USE iiILL NOT CAUSE DANGER TO PERSONS USING IT CR TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
CONTAMINATION OF FOODSTUFFS, DAr.AGS TO SOIL FERTILITY OB HARM TC DESIRABLE PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
APPROVED PRODUCTS MUST BE DEVALUATED AT LEAST EVERY TEN YEARS BY THE TECHNICAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND HAY BE BEHOVED ?BOH THE KASKST UPON SIX .10HTHS
NOTICE. THEY ARE CLASSIFIED IS70 FOUR CATEGORIES ACCORDING TO TOXICITY. CLASS A (HIGHLY
DANGEROUS TOXIC SUBSTANCES) AND CLASS B (TOXIC) SUBSTANCES BAY BE SOLD ONLY BY APPROVED VENDERS
TO APPROVED USERS, LICENSED UNDER THESE REGULATIONS. OFF. TEXT PART A, N. 33. 1970.
LF.A/PES7ICI&ES
"JAN 27, 1971 REGULATIONS OS TOXICOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OP PHYTOPHABHACEUTICAL
PRODUCTS." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 23, N. U.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 782 ID* 01U05A
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED DNDER THE FEE 20, 1968 LAH ANC THE HAT 29, 1970 REGULATIONS ON
CONTROL OF PESTICIDES AND PHYTOPHARH4CEUTICAL PRODUCTS, ESTABLISH TOXICOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS
FOP. APPROVED SUBSTANCES. APPROVED PHYTOPHARHACEUTICALS CLASSIFIED BY THESE REGULATIONS INCLUDE:
PRODUCTS OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, OBGANOPHOSPHOROS COMPOUNDS, CABBAMATES,
DINITRO COMPOUNDS, MINERAL COMPOUNDS, ORGAHO-METALLIC COMPOUNDS, DITHIOCARBAHATES, DIPYP.IDYL
DERIVATIVES, CHLOSOPHENOXYACETIC ACID COMPOUNDS, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMPOUNDS, RODENTICIDE5 AND
FUMIGAHTS. THESE PRODUCTS ABE CLASSIFIED IN ONE OF FOUR CATEGORIES. SCHEDULE A LISTS ESPECIALLY
DAHGESOOS TOXIC SUBSTANCES. SCHEDULE B LISTS TOXIC SUBSTANCES. IN SCHEDULE C, COMPOUNDS
CONTAINING PRODUCTS FH03 SCHEDULES A AND 5 IN LOW, NON-HAZARDOUS CONCENTRATIONS ARE LISTED.
NON-POISOSOUS SUBSTANCES APE REGISTERED IN SCHEDULE D. OFFICIAL TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS IS IN
MEMORIAL, PART A, N. 16, HA3 18, 1971, 'PP. 288-29"*.
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"KAR 25, 1963 LAW ON PROTECTION OP THE POPULATION AGAINST DANGERS FROM IONIZING
RADIATION." PASINOHIE LUXEHBOORGEOISE, V. 35.
KERSCHEN. NICOLAS. COMP. EPA
FSENCH CO/00/6D PCS 105-107 ID» 01U1GA
THIS LAH ESTABLISHES AUTHORITY UNDER CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS TC CONTROL PRODUCTION,
MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, TRANSPORT, SALE, STORAGE, USE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
USED IN APPARATUS EMITTING IONIZING RADIATION AND BY INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES Cfi INSTITUTIONS. IN
CASE OF ACCIDENT INVOLVING POTENTIAL RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION, THE MINISTER OF HEALTH IS TO
IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND ELIMINATE HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS. TO ENSUES THAT
PROVISIONS OF THIS LAH APE IMPLEMENTED, MEDICAL INSPECTORS ARE GIVEN AUTHORITY TO INSPECT
APPARATUS AND SUBSTANCES CAPABLE OF EMITTING IONIZING RADIATION, AND TO INSPECT ESTABLISHMENTS
INVOLVED IN MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORT. STORAGE, OR USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. A SPECIALIST IN
rAEIOPECTECTION IS ATTACHED TO TH2 CHIEF MECICAL OFFICER OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH WITH
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROTECTING THE POPULATION AGAINST RADIATION CONTAMINATION, TO BE DEFINED
LATER. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS LAW ARE ESTABLISHED.
LRA/RADIATION
"FEE 8, 1967 REGULATIONS ON EXECUTION OF MAP. 25. 1963 LAH ON PROTECTION OF
POPULATION AGAIST DANGERS FROM IONIZING RADIATION." MEMORIAL, PART A, N. 15.
EPA
FRENCH 03/06/67 PCS 142-180 IDI 01Q10B
AIR HATER
THSSi REGULATIONS, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY,
ESTABLISH DETAILED MEASURES TC CONTROL THE USE 0? IONIZING RADIATION. ENTEEERISES USING SOURCES
CF IONIZING RADIATION ARE CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO POTENTIAL HAZARD INVOLVED. CLASS I AND CLASS
II ENTERPRISES, THE HOST HAZARDOUS TYPES, APE REGULATED DIRECTLY BY THE MINISTRY CF HEALTH.
CLASS III ENTERPRISES ARE REGULATED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE HEALTH AND
LABOR OFFICIALS. CLASS IV OPERATIONS ARE NCT REGULATED. IMPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IS PERMITTED ONLY BY PERSONS AUTHORIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH.
TPiNSPOP.T OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICLES PROPELLED BY NUCLEAR ENERGY IS
CONTROLLED BY INTEHKINISTERIAL REGULATIONS. THE SPECIALIST IN RADIOPHOTECTIOH AT THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH IS TO MONITOR LEVELS OF RADIATION IN 1K3 WATER, AIR AND SOIL, AND IN THE FOOD CHAIN. HE
IS 5ESPONSIBLK FOR MEASURES TO PHOTECT THE POPULATION A3 A WHOLE FPOM HAZARDS C? RADIATION.
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"BAR 27, 196U REGULATIONS ON NOMINATING PROCEDURES AND DUTIES OF SPECIALIST IN
EAEICPHOTECTION AT THE MINISTRY CF PUBLIC HEALTH." PASINCHIB LUXEHBCUBGECISE, V.
KE8SCHEN. NICOLAS, CCHF. EPA
FRENCH 00/00/65 PCS 135-136 ID* 01M1A
36.
ARTICLE 2 OF THESE REGULATIONS ESTABLISH DUTIES OF THE SPECIALIST IN BADIOPBOTBCiIOB ATTACHED
TO CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH. HE IS TO SURVEY THE NATL'EAL FUND OF
RADIOACTIVITY AS RELL AS ALL ARTIFICIAL SOURCES OP RADIOACTIVITY IN LUXEMBURG. BE IS TO
ESTABLISH FACILITIES TO MONITOR SECULARLY THE LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVITY IN THE ENVIHOHHEST. DOSE
LEVELS RECEIVED BY THE POPULATION AS A WHOLE ABE TO BE EVALUATED IN TERMS OF DOSE LEVELS RECEIVED
BY VARIOUS SECTORS OF THE PUBLIC. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DOSE LEVELS AND MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS OF
RADIATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT ARE TO BE ESTABLISHED. NOTICES HILL BE ISSUED ON PREVENTION OF
CONTAMINATION AT INSTALLATIONS USING SOURCES OF RADIATION AND DURING TRANSPORT CF RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE SOURCES. THE SPECIALIST IN HADIOEHOTECTION
IS TO INTERVENE 10 PREVENT DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH. HE IS ALSO TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND
REGULATIONS ON MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES.
LRA/HATEE
"JAN 9, 1961 LAW ON PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND HATERS." PASINOHIE LUXEMBOURGEOISE,
V. 33.
KERSCHEN, NICOLAS, COHP.
FRENCH
00/00/63 PGS 3-4
EPA
ID* 01U06A
UNDER THIS LAW, NEW AND OPERATING HELLS FOR EXPLOITATION OF UNDERGROUND HATER RESOURCES ARE
TO BE REGULATED BY THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR. CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF SUBTERRANEAN HATER
ARE TC BE DEFINED BY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS. THIS LAH IS APPLICABLE TO ALL HELLS DRAHING
KATSr. FFOH DEPTHS GREATER THAN 20 METERS AND TO DaAItiAGE SYSTEMS EXTENDING MORE THAR THO METERS
EELOH THE SURFACE. THE RIGHT TO USE SUBTERRANEAN HATER HAY BE REVOKED IF REGULATIONS ARE HOT
CBSERVEC. CONTAMINATION OF SUBTBBEANEAN HATER RESOURCES HITR POLLUTING SUBSTANCES IS
PROHIBITED. COMMERCIAL QUARRYING OF LUXEMBURG SANDSTONE HHICH HAY AFFECT UNDEBGRODKD HATERS IS
REGULATED EY THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR AS HELL AS BY THE MINISTRIES OF PUBLIC HEALTH AHD OF
PUELIC fiORKS. VIOLATORS OF IRIS LAH ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF 1,000 TO 30.000 FRANCS.
ENTERPRISES OPERATING IN VIOLATION OF THIS LAH MAY BE CONDEMNED. DISMANTLED A»D REMOVED EY
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES.
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PAGE 158
"AUG 17, 1963 OBDEH DESIGNATING OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOB EXECUTION OF JAN 9, 1961
LAW ON PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND WATEBS." PA5INOBIE LUXEHBOUBGEOISE. V. 35.
KEr.SCHEB. NICOLAS, CCNF. EPA
FF.ENCK 00/00/6U ?GS 355 IDI 01406B
THE "JAN 9, 1961 LAW ON PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND MATEBS" IS TO BE EXECUTED BY THE FOLLOWING
DEPABTKENTS CF GOVERNMENT: THE ADMINISTRATION CF BRIDGES AND HIGHWAYS. THE ADMINISTRATION C?
KAT2BS AND FORESTS. THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADJ1INIST2ATION. THE INSPECTORATE OF LAEOR AND KINES. AN3
THE ADMINISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL SE3VICES. THIS ORDEH IS TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE MIHISTSISS
OP PUBLIC HEALTH, OF LABOR ASD SOCIAL SECURITY, C? FU3LIC HC3KS. OF AGRICULTURE, OF JUSTICE, AND
OF THE INTERIOR.
LRA/WATER
"HAY 3C, 1962 DECREE OX THE COK3TITCTIOK CP THE ISTESBIIIOBAL COMHISSION FOR
PROTECTION OF THE HOSELLE FROJI POLLUTION." PASINCKIE LUXEKBOURGEOISE, V. 35.
KER5CHEN, NICOLAS, COHf. EPA
FRENCH 00/OC/6U PCS 235-237 ID* 01407A
IK THIS DECREE, THE GRAND DUCKESS CF LDXE.IEOr.3 AKNCCNCE3 RATIFICATION OF AK AGEEEHE8T OS THE
INTERNATIONAL COHHISSION FOR PROTECTION OF THE E05ELLE FBOH POLLUTION, CONCLUDED IN PARIS OS DEC.
23. 1961 AMONG THE GOVEBNME1ITS OF LUXEMBURG, FEANCE AND 3EBRANY. THE CCHKISSICN IS TO COCBDINATE
POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES AMONG THE SIGNATORY GOVE5S3ENI5. I? IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT
RESEARCH OB POLLUTION PBOBLSMS AND TO DEVELOP PROPOSALS TC PROTECT THE HOSELLE FHCH POLLUTION
DAMAGE. EACH GOVERNMENT IS REPRESENTED BY FO'J?. DELEGATES ON THE COHHISSION AND HAY DESIGNATE AN
INDEFINITE NUMBER OF EXPERTS HHOSE ROLE IS EETE?,.".IS2D BY THE COHHISSION. GROUPS OF EXPERTS. EACH
KEADtL BY A DELEGATE, HAY BE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY SPECIAL POLLUTION PROBLEMS. OTHER PROVISIONS
CONCERN THE COMPOSITION. STRUCTURE AND ?F.OCE:U3i "02 OPEr.XTION CF THE COMHISSICN.
LRA/HAT2R
"APE 10, 1965 LAW TO APPROVE THE ACCOE:- C? INTEBNATIOKAL COMMISSION FOB PROTECTION
OF THE RHINE PROM POLLUTION." PASINOHIE L'J2EH300F.G2CISE, V. 37.
KERSCHEN, NICOLAS, COHP. EPA
FPENCH 00/00/66 PCS 1UQ ID* 01409A
THIS LAH RATIFIES AN ACCORD, SIGNEC IN EEHS. SHITZESLASE CS AFS 29, 1963, TO ESTABLISH AS
itr:-£?.:iATicNAL COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF r:-:z PHIHS r=c- poLi-atioN. THE ACCORD is TO TAKE
£F5ECT OS MAY !, 1965 (S£E SEK05IAL. ?i?.I A, li. 27, SAY 25, ':-65. ?. 562). THE OFFICIAL TEXT Cr
T::E JCCOED s??£i?.s IN :is-;o5i?.L. ?AF.T A, :.\ 20, A.??. 21. "-55.. ??. 365-368.
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PAGB 159
PUBLIC NUISANCE ACT OF HAY 15, 1952 (STAATSBLAD 274). HINDEBiBT
EPA
DUTCH 00/00/69 PCS 1-32 ID* 00405A
THE ACT POBBIDS OPEBATION WITHOUT APPBOVAL OF INSTALLATIONS THAT HAT CAUSE DANGER, DARAGE OB
NUISANCE. THE ISSUING OP PERHITS LIES WITHIN THE COHPETENCE OF THE HUHICIPAL OB PROVINCIAL
GOVERNMENT AND OF THE HI81STEH FOB SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC HEALTH. AN INSTALLATION OPERATING
BITHOUT A PERMIT NAY BE CLOSED 31 THE AUTHORITIES IF IT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE CONDITION SET
FORTH IN THE PERHIT. THE ACT PBO7ICES FOR BOTH APPEALS AND PENALTIES.
LP.A/AI?
DECREE OF JANUARY 30, 1953 (STAATSBLAD 36). HINDERBETT
DUTCH 00/00/69 PCS 33-42
EPA
ID* 00405B
THIS DECREE INDICATES THE TYPE OF INSTALLATIONS THAT HAY CAUSE DANGER, DAMAGE OB NUISANCE
AND STATES THE REQUIRBBENTS FOB OBTAINING A PERMIT TO OPEBATE SUCH INSTALLATIONS.
LSA/AIR
ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOB SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF DECEMBER 12, 1957, NO.
2521, DEPARTMENT OF LAEOZ RELATIONS, AS AMENDED. HINDBBHET
EPA
DUTCH 00/00/69 PCS 46 ID* 00405C
THIS ORDER DESIGNATES THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO ADJUDICATE VIOLATIONS OF THE PUBLIC
NUISANCE ACT.
LF.A/AIS
THE Alt POLLUTION LAB OF HOVESBKB 26, 1970 (STAATSBLA& 580) HILIEOUETGBVIBG I
CASSUTC, R. G. H., COMP. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 157-207 ID* 00409A
ALSO PR/ALSO ENGLISHH
THIS LAW AUTHORIZES THE ESTABLISHMENT Of AN AIR POLLUTICN COUNCIL, DESCRIBES ITS
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EHPOHEES THE COMPETENT MINISTER 10 PREVENT OB LIMIT AIR POLLUTION CAUSED BY
FACILITIES, DEVICES OR FUELS. II ALSO PHOVICES THAT INSTALLATIONS iHICH CAUSE AIR POLLdTION
HITHIH NORMALLY ACCEPTABLE LIMITS HAY BE DEFINED AS UNACCEPTABLE IF THEY ARE SITUATED 18 AH ABZA
WHERE CONSIDERABLE AIR POLLUTION ALREADY EXISTS. FURTHER,.THE LAB PROHIBITS INSTALLATIONS
EMITTING UNACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF POLLUTANTS TO OPERATE UNLESS A PERHIT IS OBTAINED. THE •
COMPETENT MINISTER HAY DETERMINE BHAT REGULATIONS APPLY IN THE MEASUREMENT OF AIB POLLUTANTS,
AND PROPERTY OWNERS HAY NOT INTERFERE VITH GOVERNHBHT POLLUTION-MEASURING ACTIVITIES. THE LAB
ALSC PROVIDES THAT THE MINISTER FOB SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC HEALTH DEVELOP AT FIVE-YEAR
INTERVALS AN ANTI-AIR POLLUTION PROGRAM FOR THE ENSUING FIVE YEARS.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF AIR POLLUTION LAH: DECREES OP 12/28/70; 10/6/71; 6/23/72; AND
9/11/72; NOS. 677.608,308.473 RESP. STAATS3LAD VAN HET KONINKRIJK DEE NEDERLANDSN
EPA
DUTCH OO/OC/70 PCS VARIOUS ID! OOU093
THESE LECEEES IKPLEMENT THE AIR POLLUTION LAW OF NOV. 26, 1970. GENERALLY AS REGARDS THE
ENTRY INTO FOPCE 0? ITS VARIOUS PROVISIONS.
LRA/AIR
AIR POLLUTION: DECREES OF 5/23, 6/23, 9/6 AND 7/72; NOS. 29U.307.U72. AND U71
RESP. ETAATSBLAD VAN HET KONINKRIJK LER NEEERLAND2N
EPA
DUTCH 00/00/72 PCS VARIOUS ID* OOH09C
THE FIRST OF THESE DECREES DEFINES THE TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS THAT CAUSE OB CAN CAUSE AIR
POLLUTION. THE SECOND LISTS FUELS SUBJECT TO LEVIES AND REGULATES THE EXTENT OF THESE LEVIES
AND THEIR COLLECTION. THE SEPT. 6 CECREE ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING, CHANGING OR
CANCELLING A POLLUTION PERMIT. THE SEPT.' 7 DECREE REGULATES REQUEST PROCEDURES FOR COMPENSATION
FOR DAMAGE CAUSED 3Y Alfl POLLUTION.
LRA/PESTICIDES
LAW OF JULY 12, 1962
HESTSTOFFENHET 19U7.
HOF, B. L., COMP.
DUTCH
(STB. 288) ON PESTICIDES. BESTRIJDINGSHIDDELENWET 1962 EN
00/00/70 PCS 1-23
EPA
IDJ 0060UA
THIS LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE, HOLDING OR OSE OF ANY UNAPPBOVED PESTICIDE. AN APPROVED PESTICIDE
IS ONE THAT BEARS ON THE LA3EL OF ITS PACKAGING THE NAME OF THE APPROVED PRODUCT AND THE APPROVAL
NDMBER. THE LAW PROVIDES THAT NO PESTICIDE MAY EE GRANTEC A CLEARANCE UNLESS ITS CONSTITUENTS,
COLOR AND FOfi.1 MEET GOVEBNHEHT GUIDELINES AHD SSL25S IT IS SUITES FOR IIS INTENDED USE AHD, WHEN
USED CORPECTLY, WILL NOT CAUSE HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS. AN APPROVED PESTICIDE HAY NOT BE SOLD UNLESS
PRESCRIBED.INSTRUCTIONS FO?. ITS USE ACCOMPANY IT. THE LAH FURTHER REGULATES STORAGE AND
DESTRUCTION PROCEDURES FOR iMPIY CONTAINERS AND UNUSED PESTICIDES. AUTHORIZED INSPECTORS ARE
EMPOWERED TO TAKS SAMPLES OF PsSTICIDES AND SEND THEM FOR EXAMINATION TO THE PLANT PROTECTION
SERVICE CB TO THE FOOD INSPECTION SERVICE.
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PAGE 161
JULY 16, 196U, OBDEB MO. J 1991 08 EXCEPTIONS TO THE LAB ON PESTICIDES.
BESTBIJDINGSMIDDBLENBET 1962 EN HESTSTOFPENHET 1947.
HOF, B. L., COBP. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/70 PGS 24-25 ID* 00604E
THIS ODDER, ISSUED BY THE "IIHISTEE OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES ABD THE HIBISTER 0? WELFARE
AMD PUBLIC HEALTH, LISTS A NOEBEB OF CHEBICALS TliAT ABE USED AS PESTICIDES HHICH ABE EXEMPTED FBOH
THE PROVISIONS OF THE JOLY 12, 1962, LAB ON PESTICIDES.
LP.A/PESTICIDES
JOLY 12, 196V, DECBEB (STB. 319) OH RESIDUES
HESTSTCFFENBBT 1947.
HOF, B. L., COHP.
DUTCH 00/00/70 PGS 151
BESTHIJDINGSBIDDELEHBET 1962 EH
EPA
ID* 00604C
THIS ORDER DEFINES PESTICIDE BESIDUES IN TEEMS OF THE 1962 LAH OH PESTICIDES.
LEA/PESTICIDES
JULY 25, 1964, DECBEE (STB. 326) ON PESTICIDES AS AMENDED.
BESTBIJDINGSNIDDELBUBET 1962 EH BESTSTOFPENBET 1947.
HOF, B. L., COHP. EPA
EDTCH 00/00/70 PGS 26-46 ID* 00604D
IMPLEMENTING THE GENERAL 1962 LAil ON PESTICIDES, THIS DECREE SPECIFIES IN DETAIL SHO RAY BDY,
HANDLE ANC USE PESTICIDES KA2KED AS POISONOUS, THE HE3IST8ATIOH CF SUCH PEHSCKS, THE PBECAIITIONS
THAT MUST BE TAKEN AND THE FACILITIES THAT HOST BE AVAILABLE HHEN THESE PESTICIDES ABE USED, AND
THE DESTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL P3CC2DOSES FOB EMPTY. COKTA3IHAT2D PESTICIDE PACKAGES.
LEA/PESTICIDES
AUG. 4, 1964, OBDEB SO. 7. 2114 ON PESTICIDES, AS ABESDED.
BESTRIJDINGSMIDDELENHET 1962 EH BESTSTOFFENKET 1947.
HOF, B. 1., COHP. ' EPA
DUTCH 00/00/70 PGS 47-152 ID* 00604E
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND'FISHERIES ADD BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC
HEALTH AND WELFARE, SUPPLEMENTS T.HE PROVISIONS OF THE 1962 PESTICIDE LAH ABD THE 1964 IMPLEMENTING
DECREE IN REGARD TO PACKAGING. THE T2XT AND iCCONPASYIHG TABLES INDICATE 18 DETAIL THE
IKFOBBATIOS THAT 3UST =2 GIVES OS PACKAGING LABELS AMD THE LIST OF PESTICIDES ?CB WHICH GOVERNMENT
APPROVAL IS REQUIRED.
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PAGE 162
•
MARCH 15, 1965, ORDER NO. 93641 ON RESIDUES, AS AMENDED.
8ESTRIJDINGSNIDDELENHET 1962 EN NESTSTOFFENHET 1947.
HOP, G. L., COM?. EPA
DUTCH OC/00/70 PCS 155-169 ID* 00604P
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE STATE SECRETARY FOR HELPARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE MINISTER OF
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, PRESCRIBES THE BAXIKOH AMOUNTS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF PESTICIDES AND
THBIR TOXIC METABOLITES ALLOWABLE IN CERTAIN CATEGORIES CF FOODSTUFFS.
LRA/PESTICID2S
OCT. 20, 1969, OBDE3 NO. 489/269 ON COMPETENT OFFICIALS. BESTRIJDINGSHIDDELENHET
1962 EH HESTSTOFFENWE.T 1947.
HOF, B. L., COMP. EPA
DUTCK 00/00/70 PCS 153 ID! 00604G
THIS OFD£R, ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE, DESIGNATES THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO
ADJUDICATE VIOLATIONS OF THE 1962 LAW OH PESTICIDES.
LHA/PESTICIDES
JULY 2, 1934 LAW (STB. 352) ON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY. AS AMENDED. VBILIGHEIDSHET
1934.
•T HOEN,H.J. S I.L.HIKNENSPOEL.COBP. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 18-22 ID* 00609i
AF.7ICLE 7 0? THIS LAW ESP03E3S TH2 SISISTZS 0? SOCIAL AFFAIRS i!iD P3BLIC HEALTH TO 3AKZ
REGULATIONS CONCERNING MEASURES TO 3E TAKEN AGAINST POISONOUS OR DISAGREEABLE GASES AND DDST5
AND AGAINST OCCUPATIONAL POISONING ANC CONTAMINATION.
LEA/PESTICIDES
NOV. 19, 1938, DECREE (STB. 872) ON FACTORY AND WORKSHOP SAFETY, AS AMENDED.
VEILIGHEICSHET 1934.
'T HOZN.W.J. & I.L.RIKMENSPOEL.COflP. EPA
CUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 80-83 IDS 00609B
ALSO P.136-139,162-165
ARTICLES 1, 92-97, 181, 133, 184 &ND 137 OP THIS DECREE IMPLEMENT THE 1934 LAB ON INDUSTRIAL
SAFETY.. ITS FHOVISIOMS ARE CONCERNED KITH Sk?2TY IB THE CHEHICAL INDUSTRY; MEASURES KECES5A3Y TO
PREVENT TH£ CISCHAHGE AND CISPERSION OF 70XIC 05 DISAGREEABLE VAPORS, GASES AND DUSTS; AND THE
PSEVENTICN OF OCCUPATIONAL OS ACCIDENTAL PCISCHING.
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PAGE 163
SARCH 25. 1950, DECREE (STB. K 107) ON AGRICULTURAL SAFETY, AS AHENDED.
VEILGHEICSWET 1934.
•T HCEN.W.J. & I.L.HIKHEHSPOEL, COMP. EFA
DUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 261-262 IDI 00609C
ARTICLES 71. 72 AND 72A OP THIS DECREE IMPLEMENT THE 1934 LAW ON INDDSTBIAL SAFETY AS IT
PERTAINS TO AGRICULTURE AND MENTION VARIOUS FORMS OF POISONING By CHEBICAL COHPOOKDS, SORE OP
WHICH ARE USED IN PEST CONTROL.
LKA/PESTICISES
COKPAHATIVE HEALTH LEGISLATION CONTROL GP PESTICIDES: N2TKBRLAHDS.
INTERNATIONAL DIGEST OF HEALTH LEGISLATION, V. 20.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PCS 637-644 IDt 00614A
PUBLISHED BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, THE CITED TEXT SUHHARIZEE IN ENGLISH HAJOB DDTCH
LEGISLATION ON THE CONTROL OF POISONS AND PESTICIDES, INCLUDING LENGTHY TREATMENT OF THE JULY 12,
1962. LAW ON PESTICIDES ANC THE IHPLEHENTING DECREES OF JULY 25, 1964, AND AUGUST 4, 1964.
LRA/EALIATION
"SEP 10, 1969 DECREE (STB. 404) ON RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES -- NUCLEAR ENERGY LAI."
KERNENERGIEWET.
VERGRAGT, J. H., CORP. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/70 PCS 189-205 ID* 00721A
THIS DECREE, ISSUED TO IMPLEMENT SECTIONS 28 TO 32 OF THE WUCLEiP. EBESGY LAW, PROVIDES FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZISG RADIATION THROUGH LICENSING AND RULES FOR THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. (THIS DECREE WAS AMENDED ON JUN 17, 1971 TO ADD FURTHER EXEMPTIONS TO THE
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO LIHIT THIS PROCEDURE TO IHOSE CASES IN WHICH A CHABCE OF DANGER,
DAMAGE OP. NUISANCE EXISTS FOR PERSONS OUTSIDE OF THE STRUCTURE CONCERNED.)
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1611
"SEP 10, 1969 DECREE (STB.
KERNENERGIEWET.
VERGFAGT, J. H., COBP.
DUTCH
1*06) OH EQUIPMENT -- NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW."
00/00/70 PGS 262-273
EPA
ID* 00723A
THIS DECREE SPECIFIES THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT A LICENSE PP.ON THE
fllNISTEH OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AHD PUBLIC HEALTH AND DETAILS THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OF THE OPERATORS. SAFETY OF THE EQUIPMENT AND
COHFORHANCE 10 STANDARDS, S2CESSABY SHIELDING DEVICES, AND NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PUT SUCH
EQUIPMENT INTO OPERATION CH TO SHOT IT DOWN.
"OCT 13, 1969 DECREE (STB. U73) ON APPEALS FROM THE NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW."
KERNENEEGIEWET.
VERGRAGT, J. H., COHP.
DUTCH
00/00/70 PGS 288-290
EPA
ID* 0072KA
THIS DECREE DECLARES THAT APPEALS FROM THE NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW SHOULD BE BADE IN THE FORH OP
BEQUESTS TO THE MINISTER OF WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO THE MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS.
WHEN A DECISION IS HADE CONTRARY TO WHAT IS ASKED IN THE REQUEST, THE PETITIONER IS REQUESTED TO
EXPLAIN HIS APPEAL IN FURTHER DETAIL. REASONS FOR DECISIONS MUST BE FOLLY GIVEN
LRA/RADIATION
"OCT 22, 1969 DECREE (STB. U74) ON THE DUTIES OF OFFICIALS IN THE INSPECTION
SERVICES -- NUCLEAR ENER3Y LAV." KERNENERGIEHET.
VERGEAGT, J. H., COM*. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/70 PGS 290-292 ID« 00725A
THIS DECREE DESCRIBES THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSPECTION OFFICIALS HITKIN THE CONTEXT OF THE
NUCLEAR ENERGY LAH.
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PACE
165
"OCT 16, 1969 DECBEB (STB. U75) OS PEES -- NUCLEAR ENERGY LAV." KERNENEBGIEUET.
VSBGBAGT, J. H., COHF. EPA
LUICH OC/00/7C FGS 296-302 ID» 00726A
THIS DECREE SETS THE AMOUNTS Of IKE FEES CUE TO THE STATE FOR GRANTING PEBHITS FOB THE
TRANSPORTATION OF FISSIONABLE HATE3IAL5.
LRA/RADIATION
"NOV 12, 1969 DECREE (STB. 51tt) TO IMPLEMENT ARTICLES 21, 29, 32, 34, 73, 7U AND
89 OF THE NOCLEAB ENERGY LAk." KEENEHEEGIEHET.
VE3GBAGT, J. H., COHF. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/70 PCS 319-323 ID* 0072SA
THIS DECREE PROVIDES FOR THE IflHECIATE ENTHY INTO FOBCE OF A NUMBER OF TEXTS, INCLUDING:
CHAPTER I AND CHAPTERS III TO XI OF THE NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW: THE DEFINITIONS DECREE, THE DECREE ON
THE REGISTRATION OF FISSIONABLE MATEBIALS AND ORES, THE DECREE ON THE REGISTRATION CF RADIOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES AND COSTS OF INSPECTIOS SEEVICES, THE RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES DECREE, THE DECREE ON THE
TRANSPORT OF FISSI8LE MATERIALS, ORES, AND RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, AND THE EQUIPMENT DECREE.
LRA/RADIATION
"DEC 2, 1969 ORDER STAATSCOUBABI 241) INDICATING THE FIRST OFFICES -- NUCLEAR
ENERGY LAM." KERNENERGIEHET.
VERGRAGT, J. H., COMP. EPA
DUTCH OO/OC/70 PCS 355-356 ID« 00730A
THIS DOCUMENT LISTS THE OFFICES «HE?.E THE CARRIERS OF FISSIONABLE AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
BUST FIRST STOP BEFORS CONTINUING TEAtiSII THROUGH THE NETHERLANDS."
LRA/HATER
LAW ON POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY CIL CF JULY 9, 1958 (STB. 341) AS AMENDED.
HILIEUBETGEVING I.
CASSUTC, R. G. H., COHF. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 89-97 ID# 00528A
THIi LAW, IMPLEMENTING THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT OF MAY 12, 1951», AND APPLYING HITH SOME
EXCEPTIONS ONLY TO SHIPS UNDER TH2 DUTCH ?LAG, PROHIBITS THOS2 SHIPS FROH DISCHARGING OIL 08 OILY
KIXTORES IN'TO TEE SEA. IF THE DISCHARGE OF OIL IS NECESSARY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE SKI? AND THE
PERSONNEL AND CARGO ABOARD, THEN 3CCH DISCHA5GES ABE PERMISSIBLE. THE LAH ALSO 8EQOI2ES THAT
tVSSY SKIP TRANSPORTING 0?. USING OIL CAINTAIS AH OIL JOURNAL AS AH APPENDIX 10 THE SHIP'S LOG.
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PAGE 166
DECREE OF SEPT. 2, 1958 (STB. 162) ON THE POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL, AS
AMENDED. HILIEUHETGEVING I.
CASSDTC. B. G. H., COM?. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 98-120 IDI 00528E
THIS DECBEE LISTS SEA ZONES INTO HHICH THE DISCHARGE OF OIL AND OILY HIXTURES IS PROHIBITED,
CONTAINS PROVISIONS ON OIL DRAINAGE, AND ENUMERATES THE HARBORS THAT BUST HAVE ADEQUATE FACILITIES
TO RECEIVE OIL RESIDUES FF.03 SHIPS. THE DECREE ALSO PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
OIL JOURNALS AND A SEPARATE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE ONLY TO TANKERS.
LAM OF NOV. 13, 1969 (STB. 536) ON THE POLLUTION OF SURFACE HATERS.
HILIEOWE1GEVING I
CASSUTO, R. G. H., COME. EPA
DUTCH 00/00/71 PCS 11-57 ID* 00530ft
UNDEE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LAW, EFFLUENTS, POLLUTANTS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES HAY BE
DISCHARGED INTO SURFACE HATSHS ONLY UNDER A LICENSE AND VIA AN INSTALLATION SPECIFICALLY
INTENDED FOR THE PURPOSE. FURTHER, THE LAW PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS INTO THE
SEA WITHIN A SPECIFIED DISTANCE FROM THE COAST, EXCEPT UNDER LICENSE. THE HINISTEB OF
TRANSPORT IS RESPONSIBLE FOB GRANTING AND WITHDRAWING LICENSES RELATING TO SURFACE HATERS
UNDER STATE JURISDICTION; THE COMPETENT PROVINCIAL OFFICIAL, FOB LIKE DUTIES RELATING TO
OTHER SURFACE HATERS. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EFFLUENT TREATBBNT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF EXAMINING THE QUALITY OF SURFACE IATERS AND DEVISING METHODS FOB THEIR PROTECTION AGAINST
POLLUTION.
LRA/HATER
DECREE OF NOV. 5. 1970 (S7B. 536) ON THE POLLUTION OF SURFACE HATEBS UNDER STATE
JURISDICTION. MILIEOHETG3VING I.
CASSUTC. P.. G. H., COME. EP&
DUTCH 00/00/71 PGS 58-8U IDI 00530E
THIS DECREE SPECIFIES TH2 INFORMATION THAT HUST ACCOHPANY APPLICATIONS FCR LICENSE TO DISCHARGE
WASTES, POLLUTANTS OR OTHER HARMFUL SUBSTANCES INTO STATE HATERS OS THE OPEN SEA BY MEANS OF AH
APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION. ANNEX I TO THE DECREE CONTAINS RULES FOB THE HEASUHEHENT, SAMPLING,
EXAMINATION AND CALCULATION PROCEDURES FOR ASCERTAINING THE LEVEL OF HATER POLLUTION. ANNEX II
CONTAINS A TABLE INDICATING THE HASTEHATER COEFFICIENTS TO BE APPLIED IN ARRIVING AT THAT LEVEL.
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NOPWAY
LRA/AIR
"JDNE 19, 1970, LAV BO. 64 PLACING RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF FUEL OILS, ETC."
INT. DIG. OF HLTU. LEG., V. 23
HORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 307 ID* 01U56A
THIS LAH EMPOWERS THE CBOWN TO LIMIT AIR POLLUTION BY ISSUING REGULATIONS: (1) PROHIBITING THE
COMBUSTION OF OIL, (2) PROHIBITING THE COMBUSTION OF OIL COHIAISING SUI.FDR AND RESIDUES IN EXCESS
OF CERTAIN MAXIMUM LEVELS: AND (3) RELATING TO THE DESIGN, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATION OF OIL-FIFED
INSTALLATIONS. SUCH REGULATIONS HAY BE LIMITED TO SPECIFIED EEBIODS OF THE YEAR OR TO OTHEB
SPECIFIED PERIODS OF TIBE. EXEMPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF OIL-FIRED
INSTALLATIONS MEETING STANDARDS RELATING TO DESIGN, CHIMNEY HEIGHT, EQUIPMENT FOR EFFLUENT
TREATMENT, SITING, ETC., AS HELL AS IN CERTAIN OTHER CASES. OTHER PROVISIONS REQUIRE, AMONG OTHEB
THINGS, THAT PEP.SOSS USING OR TRADING IN FUEL OIL PROVIDE THE COHPETENT AUTHORITY 1ITH
INFORMATION AND OIL SAMPLES AND PERMIT SUCH EXAMINATIONS AS ABE SPECIFIED BY THS CROWN.
(THE ORIGINAL TEXT OF THIS LAN APPEARS IN NORSK LOVTIDEND, PT. 1, AUG. 3, 1970, NO. 20, PP.
993-994.)
LRA/WATER
"MARCH 6, 1*70, LAM NO. 6 ON PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE DOE TO OIL."
INT. DIG. OF HLTH. LEG.. V. 23
HORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 304-305 ID* 014S9A
THIS LAH IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT, AVERT, AND RESTRICT DAMAGE DUE TO OIL IN THE SEA, IN
WATERCOURSES AND ON LAND. IT EMPOWERS THE CROWN TO: PROHIBIT DISCHARGES OF OIL OB OIL-CONTAINING
MIXTURES INTO THE SEA FBOR VESSELS OR OTHER INSTALLATIONS IN S08WEGIAN TERRITORIAL HATERS OR FBOH
NORWEGIAN VESSELS OR OTHER INSTALLATIONS IN SEA AREAS WHERE SOCH DISCHARGES ABE PROHIBITED UNDER
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS TO HHICH NORHAY IS A PARTY; PROHIBIT SUCH DISCHARGES INTO THE SEA OR ON
LAND IF THEY RAY EJJTEB THE S3A; ORDEH THAT OIL SEPARATORS 09 SIHILAB DEVICES 3E INSTALLED OH .
NORWEGIAN VESSELS AND THAT PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES BE TAKES TO P2EVEST ESCAPE OF OIL; AND OBDER
NORWEGIAN VESSELS TO KEEP A SPECIAL OIL REGISTER TO RECORD TrI CLEANING OF TANKS, DISCHARGE OF OIL
RESIDUES, ETC. THE CBOHS IS TO APPOINT AN-OIL PROTECTION COUNCIL TO PLAN AND CO-ORDINATE NATIONAL
MEASURES 1C PREVENT OIL DAMAGE. (THE ORIGINAL TEXT OF THIS LAW IS IN NORSK LOVTIDEND, PT. 1,
APR. 14, 197C, NO. 8, PP. 446-51.
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LEA/WATER "JUNE 26. 1970. LAW NO. 75 ON THE PREVENTION OB WATER POLLUTION." INT. DIG. OF
HLTH. LEG. .V. 23
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONF. EFA
ENGLISH 00/00/76 PCS 307-306 IDt 01460A
THIS LAW IS INTENDED TO PROTECT GBOUNDWATER, WATEBCCURSE5 AND THE SEA AGAINST POLLUTION AND TO
REDUCE POLLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHERE IT ENDANGERS: THE HEALTH AND WELL BZING OP HAN AND ANIBALS;
WATER RESOURCES; OR NATURE AND THE COUNTRYSIDE. THE LAW REQUIRES LICENSING OF ACTIVITIES LIABLE TO:
ENDANGER -PUBLIC HEALTH OF. KAKZ WATER LESS SUITABLE FOB DRINKING OS OTHER NORMAL OSES; 3ESULT IN
DISAGREEABLE ODORS OB UNPLEASANT APPEARANCE; ADVERSELY AFFECT BEACHES OB OCEAN, RIVER OB LAK2
BOTTOMS; OR RESULT IN HARMFUL CHANGES IN WATER LEVEL, FLOW OB TEHPEEATUBE. CONDITIONS'FOR
OBTAINING ANC HOLDING SUCH LICENSES ARE SPECIFIED. THE CRCWN IS EHPOUEBED TO ISSUE REGULATIONS ON
ACTIVITIES AND INSTALLATIONS ENTAILING A PARTICULAR POLLOTICN EISK. THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY IS TO
ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITY FOR SURVEILLANCE OF WATER POLLUTICN TC AH AUTHORITY WHICH IS THEREBY
EMPOWERED TO PROHIBIT DISCHARGES AND OBLIGED TO PROMOTE MEASURES TO PREVENT OR RESTRICT POLLUTION.
(THE ORIGINAL TEXT OF THIS LAH IS IN NORSK LOVTIDEND, PT.1.AOG. «, 1970, NO. 21. PP. 1073-1092.)
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LRA/AIR
"APRIL 21, 1966 LAW ON PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION." IBT. DIG. HEALTH LEG..
VOL 18 •
WOBLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 792-797 ID» 01U17A
THIS LAW ESTABLISHES PROVISIONS TO PREVENT AIR POLLUTION BHICH HAY ACVEBSELY AFFECT CLIMATE,
RESULT IN ECONOMIC LOSS, OB ENDANGER HEALTH OF HAN, ANIBALS OB PLANTS. ENTERPRISES CAUSING AIR
POLLUTION MUST INSTALL PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND KEEP RECORDS OF EHISSION LEVELS. THE COUNCIL OF
MINISTERS IS TO ISSUE STANDARDS OB HAXIHUN PERHISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS
AND REGULATIONS ON SANITARY-PROTECTION ZONES ABOUND POLLUTING ESTEHPHISES. PLANS FCR INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT MUST BE APPROVED BY LOCAL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCIES, DESIGNATED AND SUPERVISED BY
THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOR iATEB HANAGEBENT. THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE IS TC MONITOR
POLLUTION LEVELS AND COOPERATE WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO ENFORCE THIS LAM. INDUSTRIES HAY BE ORDERED
TO INSTALL PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND CLOSED DOWN FOR FAILING TO COMPLY. THEY HAY BE TEMPORARILY
SHUT DOWN CUBING PERIODS OF HEAVY POLLUTION CONCENTRATION. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN DZIENNIK USTAH
P01SKIEJ BZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDONEJ, APRIL 29, 1966, NO. 1U, PAGES 113-115).
LRA/AIB
"JUL 15, 1966 ORDEB ON HEASDRING DISPERSION OF POLLUTION IN THE ATHOSPHEBE." INT.
DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 18.
WOBLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 797-798 IDI 01417B
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOR HATER HAHA3EHENT UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE APB 21,
1966 LAN ON AIR POLLUTION, ESTABLISHES RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE INSTITUTE OF HYDROLOGY AND
METEOROLOGY TO PREPARE FORECASTS OP THE DISPERSION OF POLLUTION IN THE ATHOSPHERE. PRIORITY IS
TO BE GIVEN TO HIGHLY INDUSTRIALIZED AREAS AND REGIONS IN JJHICH NEW INDUSTRIES LIKELY TO CAUSE
POLLUTION ARE TO BE LOCATED. EVENTUALLY. STUDIES ARE TO 3E HADE OF SVSRY REGION WITH DISTINCT
TOPOGRAPHICAL AND METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING DISPERSION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION.
(OFFICIAL TEXT IN HONITOR POLSKI, JUL 20, 1966, N. 36, P. 365.)
LRA/AIR
"SEP 15, 1966 OBDER 0? TRANSMITTING AIR POLLUTION INFOHHATION TO RESPONSIBLE AGENC
AND DETERMINING ACCEPTABLE EHISSION LEVELS FOR ENTERPRISES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V.
HOBLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCBE. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/67 PGS 798 ID* 01U17C
18.
UNDER THIS 03DER, ISSUED 3Y THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOB iiATZB BAN4GEHEHT PURSUANT TO THE AP5 22,
1966 LAS ON AIR POLLUTION, ENTERPRISES DISCHARGING ATBOSPHB5IC POLLUTANTS HUST-PROVIDE DATA ON
THE TYPE AND QUANTITY 0? I3IJ3IGHS AND CEflTAIS INFORMATION Ofi TK2 NATDSE OF THE ENTERPRISE TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FCR PREVENTING AIS POLLUTION. THE LOCAL AGENCY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE, IS TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF POLLUTANTS AN ENTERPRISE HAY DISCHARGE.
IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION, THE AGENCY IS TO CONSIDER THE GENERAL LEVEL OF POLLUTION IN THE
AREA, CONDITIONS AFFECTIKG DISPERSION OF POLLUTION. 2XTEST OF DEVELOPH2NT WITHIN A 10 KILOHETEB
RADIUS OF THE ENTERPRISE, AND TECHNICAL AND ECONOHIC FEASIBILITY OF REDUCING THE LEVEL OF
EMISSIONS INTO THE AIB. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN HONITOR POLSKI, OCT 11, 1966, N. 55, P. 531.)
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L&A/AIR
"JAN 31, 1967 OBDEB OB MEASUREMENT OF POLLUTION CONCENTRATIONS IN THE AIR" INT.
DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 19.
WOBLD HEALTH 08GANIZATI08, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS 832-833 ID* 01U17D
THIS ORDER, ISSUED By THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOR WATER HANAGEHENT AND THE HINISTEP OF HEALTH AND
SOCIAL WELFARE UNDER THE APE 21, 1966 AIR POLLUTION LAW, REQUIRES THAT EVERY ENTERPRISE
DISCHARGING MORE THAN 40.000 CUBIC METERS OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS PER YEAR PROVIDE FACILITIES
FOR MONITORING AND RECORDING EMISSION LEVELS. STANDARDS ON PROCEDURES FOR MEASURING EMISSION
LEVELS AND FORMULAS FOR CALCOLATIBG QUANTITIES OF POLLUTANTS DISCHARGED ARE ESTABLISHED. NEHLY
INSTALLED OR REPAIRED PURIFICATION APPARATUS MUST BE CHECKED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OP BECOMING
OPERATIONAL. LOCAL POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCIES HAY ADJUST POLLUTION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS TO
MEET LOCAL NEEDS. THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE IS TO ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF A IB POLLUTION
MONITORING STATIONS TO RECORD CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE AtiD OTHER GASES IN THE AIR,
CONCENTRATIONS OF NON-TOXIC DOST, AND DUST DEPOSITION RATES. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN MONITOR
POLSKI, FEB 24, 1967, H. 11, PP. 9U-96.)
LRA/AIR
"MAR 23, 1967 DECREE ON SANITARY PROTECTION ZONES FOR PREVENTING ATMOSPHERIC
POLLUTION. INT. DIG. HLTH. LBG., V. 19.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 833 IDI 01417E
THIS DECREE, ISSUED BY THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PURSUANT TO THE APR 21, 1966 LAB ON AIB
POLLUTION, REQUIRES THAT A SANITARY PROTECTION ZONE BE ESTABLISHED AROUND ENTERPRISES WHICH
DISCHARGE HIGH LEVELS 0? ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS CAUSING KAXIHUfl PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS TO BE
EXCEEDED. THE WIDTH OF THE ZOKE IS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CENTRAL EDBEAU FOB WATER MANAGEMENT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER A5ESCI2S. NO DWELLINGS OR BUILDINGS INTENDED FOB PERMANENT OCCUPATION
AND NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO OPERATIONS AT THE ENTERPRISE MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THE ZONE. TREES,
bUSHES ANC OTHER SUITABLE PLANTS ARE TO BE CULTIVATED IK THE ZONE. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN DZIENNIK
USTAV POLSKIEJ RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDOWEJ. HAY 6, 1967, N. 15, PP. 95-96.)
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PAGE 171
"HAY 30, 1967 ORDER ON WIDTH OF PROTECTION ZONES ESTABLISHED TO PBEVENT AIR
POLLUTION." 1ST. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 19.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 833-831 101 01417F
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOB WATEB MANAGEMENT ONDEB THE APR 21, 1966 LAW OB
AIR POLLUTION, ESTABLISHES FIVE, CATEGORIES OF ENTERPRISES DISCHARGING ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS.
REQUIRED WIDTH OF A SANITARY PROTECTION ZONE IS DEFINED FOR INDUSTRIES IN EACH CATEGORY.
ADJUSTMENT HAY BE MADE IN THE REQUIRED WIDTH CF THE ZONE FOE A PARTICULAR ENTERPRISE TO
COMPENSATE FOP. LOCAL CLIMATIC OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING DISPERSION OF POLLUTION AND
FOR UNUSUAL CONCENTRATIONS OF POLLUTION IN THE ATMOSPHERE, OR IK RESPONSE TO SPECIAL
TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES ANC THE USE OF PURIFICATION APPARATUS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN MONITOR
POLSKI, JUN 15. 1967, N. 32, PP. 3U1-3U5.)
LRA/GENSBAL
"AUG 10, 1951 DECREE ON THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
V. 7.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/56 PGS 313-317 ID* 01413A
WATER AIR
THIS DECREE ESTABLISHES THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE GNDER THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. THE
INSPECTORATE IS TO ISSUE STANDARDS ANC REGULATIONS ON PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF THE AIR, WATEB
OR SOIL WHICH HAY BE HARMFUL TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH. IT IS TO EVALUATE SANITARY ASPECT? OF PLANS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION AT INDUSTRIAL SITES, SEA PORTS OB BIVER POSTS. ADMINISTRATIVE
STRUCTURE OF TiiE INSPECTORATE IS DEFINED FOP NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN'
DZIENNIK USTAV, AUG 25, 195U, N. 37, PP. 298-300.)
LEi/PESTICIDES
"KAY 21, 1963 LAW ON POISONOUS SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP.
ENGLISH GO/00/6I« PGS
WATER
HLTH. LEG., V.
EPA
587-593 ID* 01U16A
15.
POISONOUS SL'SSTANCSS ARE DEFINED AS THOSE ENDANGERING HEALTH OR LIFE OF HAN OR ANIMALS. THE
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MINISTRY CF AGRICULTURE (IN THE
CASE OP P£STICID2S) OR OTHER MINISTRIES, IS TO ESTABLISH LISTS OF POISONS AND DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCES,.INDICATING CONCENTRATIONS WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS. PROVISIONS ARE ESTABLISHED OS
MANUFACTURE. STORAGE, TRANSPORT SY AI3 OB BATEH. PACKAGING AND LAB3LING OF POISONS. LICENSES FOB
IMPORTATION, S4:iU?ACTOBE. SALE, PURCHASE AND DSE OF PESTICIDES, RODENTICIDES, CERTAIN
PHYTOPHARHACEUSICAL PRODl'CTJ AND OTHEF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS WHICH ARE POISONOUS MUST BE ISSUED
SY THE 9INISTKY Or HEALTH. THAT MINISTRY AND ITS AGENCIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOB INSPECTION AND
EHFORCEKINT OF THIS LAW. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ARE ESTABLISHED. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
DZ1SNNIK USTAW POL5KIEJ 2ZECZY?OSPOLITEJ LUDOKZJ, MAY 22, 1963, N. 22, PP. 273-275.)
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PAGE 172
"DEC 26. 1963 OHDEB ON LABELING POISONOUS SUBSTANCES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.,
V. 16.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COBP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PCS 720 ID* 01416B
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE UNDE8 THE "HAY 21, 1963 LAB
OR POISONOUS SUBSTANCES," ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS FOB LABELING POISONS. PACKAGES CONTAINING
POISONOUS SUBSTANCES MUST BEAR THE NANE OF THE SUBSTANCE OB SUBSTANCES AND. IF POSSIBLE, TBEIB
CONCENTRATIONS, A WARNING STATEBENT AND APPROPRIATE BARKINGS. INFORMATION OH TOXIC EFFECTS, AND
PBECAUTIONABY MEASURES FOR. USING IT IF IT IS TO BB COMMERCIALLY HABKSTED.
PHYTOPHARMACEUTICALS, PESTICIDES AND BODENTICIDES HOST BE LABELED WITH THE ACCEPTED
INTERNATIONAL NAME AND THE TRADE DANE BATHEB THAN THE CHEMICAL DESIGNATION. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
DSTAV POLSKIEJ RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDOWEJ, JAN 21, 1964. H. 2, PP. 10-11.)
LRA/PESTICIDES
"DEC 28, 1963 ORDEB ESTABLISHING LISTS OF TOXIC AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES." INT.
DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 16.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PGS 724 IDt 01416C
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE TO IKPL£HENT PROVISIONS OF
THE "BAY 21, 1963 LAW ON POISONOUS SUBSTANCES," ESTABLISHES TOO CATEGORIES OF POISONS.
SIXTY-FIVE SUBSTANCES ABE CLASSIFIED AS TOXIC AND 187 SUBSTANCES ABE LISTED AS DANGEBOOS.
PRODUCTS USED AS PESTICIDES AFE INCLUDED. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IH DZIENNIK DSTAV POLSKIEJ
BZECZYPOSPCLITEJ LUDOWEJ, JAND 21, 1964, N. 2, PP. 12-14.)
LHA/EADIATIOH
"FEE 12, 1965 INSTRUCTION Oil HECICAL EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS FOB EMPLOY He-i!
INVOLVING EXPOSURE AND OF HOBKERS EXPOSES TO IONIZING RADIATION." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 17.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COBP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PGS 591-592 IDt 01414A
THIS INSTRUCTION. ISSUED BJ THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL KELFARE ODDER THE KAI 23, 1957
DECREE ON SAFETY IN WORK WITH IONIZING RADIATION, BEQDIHBS MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, PEIOR TO AND
PERIODICALLY DUPING EMPLOYMENT, FOB IOBKERS EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATION. WORKERS PROTECTED
BY THIS INSTRUCTION INCLUDE MEDICAL PERSONNEL USING X-RAY APPARATUS AND OTHER RADIATION
SOURCES, PERSONS INVOLVED IN INDUSTRIAL USE OF RADIATION SOURCES, PERSONS HOBKING IN MINING,
PROCESSING STORAGE, TRANSPORT OR DISPOSAL OR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, RESEARCH PERSONNEL USIBG
RADIATION SOURCES ANE CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED IN DOSIHETRIC SERVICES. RADIATION BOBKEBS HAY BE
REQUIRED TO UNDERGO SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE EMPLOYED OR AFTER RETIREMENT IF THEY HAVE BEE!.'
EXPOSED TC AN OVERDOSE OP RADIATION OB SHOW SIGNS OF AN OCCOPATIONAL DISEASE. LOCAL HEALTB
AUTHORITIES BUST PROVIDE DOSIHETRIC CONTROL AT ENTERPRISES LACKING SUCH FACILITIES AS'D ARE TO
ENFORCE THESE RULES. (DZIENNIK URZEDOHY BIN. ZD80HIA I OPIEKI SPOLECZNEJ MARCH 15, 1965).
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PAGE 173
"JUN 18. 1968 DECREE CD SAFETY AMD HYGIENE IN HOBK WITH IONIZING BADIATIOH." INT.
DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WOBLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PCS 291-299 IDI 01415A
THIS DECREE, ISSUED BY THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, ESTABLISHES TECHNICAL MEASURES TO PREVENT
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE OF INDIVIDUALS TO RADIATION OB CONTAMINATION OF THE ENVIBONKENT BY
ENTERPRISES DORKING WITH SEALED AND UNSEALED SOURCES OF IONIZING BADIATIOH. SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS
MUST EMPLOY A RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIALIST TO ORGANIZE DOSIBET8IC SUBVEILLANCE AND MAINTAIN
DOSE KECCRDS. PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE RADIATION DOSES ARE STIPULATED.
PERIODIC MEEICAL EXAMINATIONS ABE REQUIRED FOB ALL BADIAIION iORKEBS. THE NDCLEAB ENERGY
AGENCY AND THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE ARE TO DEVELOP STANDARDS ON RADIOPROTECTIVB
EQUIPMENT ANE MONITOR THE DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE HASTES AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL RADIATION
SOURCES. ESTABLISHMENTS WORKING HITH EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS RADIATION SOURCES (CLASS I) MUST BE
LICENSED BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE HITH APPROVAL OF THE NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY. CLASS II
AND III ENTERPRISES ABB LICENSED BY LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES. (DZIENNIK USTAW, JUNE 22, 1968).
LEA/RADIATION
"DEC 15, 1969 ORDER ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DOSES OF IONIZING RADIATION AND OTHER
RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARCS." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 22.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 972-975 IDI 01U15B
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND THE NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY
UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE JUN 18, 1968 DECREE ON SAFETY IN WORK HIT3 IONIZING RADIATION, DIVIDES
RADIATION WORKERS INTO TWO CATEGORIES: THOSE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH RADIATION SOURCES, AND
THOSE EXPOSED AS A RESULT OF WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF RADIATION SOURCES. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
DOSES OP IONIZING RADIATION ABE ESTABLISHED FOR WORKERS OF EACH CATEGORY. DETAILED TECHNICAL
STANDARDS ON PROCEDURES FOB DETERMINING DOSES RECEIVED BY RADIATION WORKERS ARE STIPULATED.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF ISOTOPES IN PARTICULAR ORGANS AND VARIOUS PARTS OF THE
BODY ARE ESTABLISHED. MAXIMUM LEVELS OF SURFACE CONTAMINATION ABE SPECIFIED. WOMEN OF
CHILD-BEARING AGE ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS. ENTERPRISES DSING RADIATION SODBCES WHICH
ARE ONLY .SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS ARE EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE JUN 18, 1968 DECREE.
(OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN MONITOF. POLSKI, JAN 19, 1970, N. 1. PP. 4-15.)
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PAGE 174
"HAY 25. 1970 ORDER OB REQUIREMENTS FOB X-RAY ESTABLISBBEHTS AMD PRINCIPLES FOB
aORK WITH X-RAY APPARATUS." INT. DIU. HLTH. LEG., V. 22.
WORIC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 976-981 IDi 01415C
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE HIHISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BELFABE PURSUANT TO THE JDN 18, 1968
DECREE ON SAFETY IN HOHX KITH RADIATION, APPLIES TO X-RAY APPARATUS OPERATING AT A VOLTAGE
ABOVE EIGHT KILOVOLTS. X-BAi ESTABLISHMENTS HOST EHPLOY A RADIATION PEOTECTION SPECIALIST AND
HAY NOT BE LOCATED IH BUILDINGS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PBEfllSES. TECHNICAL STANDABDS ABE
ESTABLISHED ON DESIGN OF X-RAY BOOHS AND HEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL X-HAY APPARATUS, PROTECTIVE
DEVICES REQUIRED AT H2DICAL AHD INDUSTRIAL X-BAY ESTABLISHBEBTS, AND FACILITIES FOB EATIENTS AND
PERSONNEL AT HEDICAL AND DENIAL X-RAY LABORATORIES. X-RAY ESTABLISHHENTS HOST BE LICENSED BY THE
STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE AND MUST MAINTAIN BECORDS OF DOSIHETRIC HEASDBEHENTS. LOCAL HEALTH
AUTHORITIES ARE TO ENFORCE THIS LAM. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN BONITOB POLSKI, JDN 12, 1970, N. 18,
PP. 295-296.)
LRA/WATER
"JANUARY 31, 1961 LAV ON PREVENTION OF WATER POLLUTION." FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL
LEGISLATION, V. 10
U. N. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 12/01/61 PCS 1-9 ID* 01418A
AIR
THIS LAi IS 10 PREVENT OS ELIBINATE POLLUTION CAUSING WATER 10 BECOHE UNFIT FOB NORHAI OSE,
INCLUDING AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION AFFECTING HATER QUALITY. THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOB HATER HAHAGEHENT
AND THE COUNCIL 0? MINISTERS SHALL DETERMINE SCOPE, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES FOB IMPLEMENTATION OF
ANTI-POLLUTION PBOGRAHS. POLLUTING ENTERPRISES MUST INSTALL PUBLICATION APPARATUS. THE COUNCIL
IS AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE LOCAL AGENCIES TO IHPLEHENT THIS LAV, ESTABLISH HAXIHUH PERMISSIBLE
LEVELS OF EFFLUENTS AND CONDITIONS FOB DISCHARGING HASTBIATEB, AND ISSUE SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOB
CERTAIN RATER BODI2S. LOCAL HATER AUTHORITIES ARE EHPOHEBEE TO APPROVE PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR
MODIFICATION 0? POLLUTING ENTERPRISES, AUTHORIZE CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS TO DISCHARGE EFFLUENTS AT
A LEVEL HIGHER THAS GENERALLY PERMITTED, AND MONITOR EFFECTIVENESS OF PURIFICATION APPARATUS.
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE F03 POLLUTION DAHAGE HAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY COMPENSATION AND ABE SUBJECT TO
PENAL LIABILITY. (OFFICIAL TEXT: DZIENNIK USTAR, JULY 18, 1970, NO. 17, PAGES 193-196).
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PAGE 175
"HAY 30, 1962 LAB ON iATER MANAGEMENT."
LUDOHEJ, N. 31.
DZIENNIK USTAV POLSKIEJ RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ
EPA
POLISH
06/11/62 PCS 296-297
10* 01U19A
THIS LAH ESTABLISHES GENERAL PRINCIPLES ON HATES HANAGEHEHT. SECTION IV DEALS WITH
PREVENTION OF HATEB POLLUTION. ARTICLE 83 ENPOWEBS THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS TO ISSUE STANDARDS
ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OP POLLUTANTS IN HATER BODIES, AND TO DETERMINE
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH EFFLUENTS HA If BE DISCHARGED. THE COUNCIL HAY PROHIBIT DISCHARGE OF
WASTEWATER INTO CERTAIN HATER BODIES.
LRA/HATER
"JON 9, 1970 DECREE ON PERMISSIBLE HATER POLLUTION STANLARDS AND CONDITIONS FOR
DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS INTO RATER OR SOIL." INT. DIG. fiLTH. LEG., V. 22.
HORLC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 981-987 IDI 01U19B
RADIATION
THIS DECREE, ISSUED BY THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PURSUANT TO HAY 30, 1962 HATEB LAB,
CLASSIFIES MATES BODIES INTO OHE OF THREE PURITY CATEGORIES ACCORDING TO INTENDED USE. STANDARDS
ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE POLLUTION LEVELS IN INLAND HATERS OF VARIOUS CATEGORIES ARE PROVIDED IN
THE ANNEX. THE CENTRAL BUREAU FOR HATER MANAGEMENT (CBBH) IS TO DETERMINE METHODS FOR MEASURING
POLLUTION LEVELS AND CONDITIONS FOR DISCHARGING EFFLUENTS. POLLUTING ENTERPRISES MAY BE REQUIRED
TO INSTALL PURIFICATION APPARATUS. SPECIAL CONDITIONS (INCLUDING RADIATION STANDARDS) ARE
ESTABLISHED GN DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS INTO MARITIME HATERS OR FROM SHIPS. ALL POLLUTI08 OF
GROUNDHATER IS PROHIBITED. IN CERTAIN CASES, INDUSTRIES HAY BE AUTHORIZED, HITH APPROVAL OF
STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE, TO DISCHARGE EFFLUENTS IN EXCESS OF GENERAL STANDARDS OR TO
DISCHARGE HASTEHATER ONTO THE SOIL AFTER SUITABLE TREATMENT. THE CBHH AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITIES ARE TO ENFORCE THIS DECREE. (TEXT: DZIENNIK OSTAi, JUL 18, 1970, N. 17).
LRA/'rfATEH
"JUL 7, 1954 DECREE ON THE STATE HATER INSPECTORATE."
HORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP.
ENGLISH CO/00/56 PGS 311
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 7.
SPA
ID* 01U20A
THIS DECREE ESTABLISHES HITHIN THE MINISTRY OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY A STATE HATES
INSPECTORATE HITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION OF URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL
WATER-SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND SEHAGE NETWORKS. THE WATER INSPECTORATE IS TO ENFORCE REGULATIOS ON
MAINTAINING SANITABY CONDITION OF HATES-SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND PREVENTING POLLUTION OF SURFACE AND
UNDERGROUND HATERS P50M FAULTY SEHAGE SYSTEKS. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN MONITOR POLSKI, JUL 2U,
195U, N. 69, PP. 886-887.)
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LRA/VA73?. "JON 9, 1970 DECREE OS PRINCIPLES FOB DETERMINING FIN2S IN CASE OP VATEB POLLUTION
AND PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 22.
HOPIC HEALTH OUGABIZATIOS, CONE. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PCS 987-988 IDI 01U21A
THIS DECREE OF THE COOSCIL OF MINISTERS ESTABLISHES PRINCIPLES TO BE USED IN DETERMINING
FINES IMPOSED ON INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR CAUSING POLLUTION OF THE UATBR. FIVE CATEGORIES OF
FINES ARE ESTABLISHED ACCOB3ING TO THE EXTENT OP POLLUTION AND TYPES OF POLLUTANTS INVOLVED.
(OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN USTAB POLSKIEJ BZECZYPOSPOLITEJ LUDOiEJ, JDL 18, 1970, N. 17, PP. 196-199.)
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PORTUGAL
LBA/HATER "HAB. 22, 1971 DECBEE-LAW (NO. 90/71) INTENSIFYING PBOTECTIO8 AGAINST POLLUTION
r.-f HATEBiAYS, BEACHES AND SHOBELINES," CIAEIO DO GOVERSO, FIBST SERIES, NO. 68
PORTUGUESE HINISTBY OP THE NAVY EPA
PORTUGUESE 03/22/71 PCS 361-365 ID! 01122A
SOLID WASTE
THIS 3ECBEE-LAW INTENSIFIES STEPS TO PBOTECT NAVIGABLE AND NON-NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS, COASTAL AND
INTERNAL BEACHES AND SHOBELINES, POBTS, DOCKS, SLIPS, NOUTHS OF BIVERS AND RIVERBEDS FBOB
POLLUTION. IT FORBIDS, EXCEPT UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE, THE DISCHABGE OF HATERS OF HABHFUL HAKEUP
AND OTHER FORKS 0? RESIDUES, INCLUDING PETBOLEUH PRODUCTS OB OIL HIXTUBBS, INTO THE FOBENABED
ZONES. IT ALSO PROHIBITS PORTUGUESE SHIPS FROH DISCHARGING CRUDE OIL. FOEL OIL, DIESEL OIL,
LUESICANTS, OR OIL MIXTURES INTO COASTAL HATERS OF THE NATION. HABITIHE OFFICIALS, ON THEIB OHN
INITIATIVE OR AT . THE . REQUEST OF SANITABT AUTHORITIES, ABE EflPOWEBED TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO
PBEVES7 VIOLATION OF THE DECREE-LAW, AND ALL VIOLATOBS ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE. UNDER ARTICLE NINE,
EXCEPTIONS TO THE DECREE-LAV ABE CITED AND THEY INCLUDE HASTE DISPOSAL: FBOB A SHIP TO GUARANTEE
IIS OHN SAFETY OB THAT OF ANOTHEB VESSEL OB TO SAVE HDHAN LIFE AT SEA; AND FBOB AN INSTALLATION
10 SECURE ITS SAFETY OB THAT OF ITS EMPLOYEES.
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ROMANIA
LEA/GENERAL "LAB(DC. 9 OP JUNE 20,1973 ON THE PROTECTION OP THE ENVIRONMENT)ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION PASSED,"TRANSLATIONS ON EASIERN EU5CPE (ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS), HO. 959.
3.5. DEPARTMENT OP COMMERCE SPA
ENGLISH 09/13/73 PCS U8-71 ID» 01371A
AI5. HATER SOLID HASTE PESTICIDES RADIATION NOISE
THIS COMPREHENSIVE LAW, RECENTLY PASSED BY THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND SIGNED BY THE
CHAIEr.AK OP THE STATE COUNCIL, DECLARES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A NATIONAL PRIORITY & THE DOTY OP
OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS ALIKE. IT DEFINES ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AS ACTIONS CAPABLE OF: UPSETTING
ECOLOGICAL BALANCE: HARMING HUMAN HEALTH, QUIET AND COMFORT; CR DAMAGING NATIONAL ECONOMY. IT
ESTABLISHES NORMS TO PROTECT AIR, HATER, SOIL AND SUBSOIL, FORESTS AND OTHER VEGETATION, MONUMENTS
AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS FROM NOISE AND SOLID, LIQUID, GASEODS, CHEMICAL AND RADIOACTIVE HASTES AND
RESIDUES. IT PROVIDES THAT TECHNOLOGY MUST BE COMPATIBLE KITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THAT
HOr.E RESEARCH IN THIS FIELD BE UNDERTAKEN. THE LAi SETS DOfeN PUNISHMENTS FOR VIOLATORS. THE
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OP NATIONAL AND LOCAL OFFICIAL GROUPS ARE PRESENTED. THE NEW LAH'S
ROMANIAN-LANGUAGE VERSION APPEARS IN BULLETIN. OFIC., PART I, NO. 91, JUNE 23, 1973, PP. 2-11.
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179
SPAIN
LRA/AIR
"DiiC. 22, 1972 LAH (NO. 38) OH PBOTECTION AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC COHTAMINATION,"
EEPERTCBIG CBONOLOG. DE LEGIS.
EDITORIAL ARANZADI. COHP. EPA
SPANISH 00/00/72 PGS 2770-2775 lit 01133A
THIS LAH, ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STATE, IS SPAIN'S STRONGEST LEGISLATION TO DATE
DEALING KITH AIR POLLUTION. IT DEFINES POLLUTANTS AS ANY HATERIAL OB ENEBGY IN THE AIB THAT IS
BISKY, HABNFUL OR BOTHEBSONE TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY. ACCORDING TO THE LAB, NATIONAL AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS HILL ADOPT HHATEVEB MEASURES ABE NECESSABY TO PROTECT AIB QUALITY. THE NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT, AT THE REQUEST OF THE I8TERMINISTEBIAL COMMISSION FOB THE ENVIRONMENT, BILL FIX NORMS
FOP THE USE OF SOLID, LIQUID AND GASEOUS COMBUSTIBLES BY INCUSTBY, HONES AND AUTOMOBILES. THE
GOVERNMENT HILL ESTABLISH A NATIONAL SYSTEM OF STATIONABY AND MOBILE STATIONS TO MONITOR ZONES HITH
POLLUTED AIB. GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES HILL BE AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES THAT CANNOT
AFFORD TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICES, AND TO AGENCIES CONDUCTING BESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF AIB
POLLUTION. THE SPANISH-LANGUAGE TEXT OF THIS LAH FIBST APPEASED IN THE BOLET. OFIC. DEL ESTADO,
HO. 309, DEC. 26, 1972.
LBA/RADIATION
"APEIL 29, 196U LAH (NO. 25 CONCERNING NUCLZAB ENEBGY"
INT. DIGEST OP HEALTH LEGISLATION., VOLUME 16
HOBLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/65 PGS 190-191 IDI 01139A
THIS LAH IS INTENDED TO PROMOTE THE PEACEFUL DSES OF NUCLEAR ENERGY AND, AT THE SAME TIME,
REGULATE THESE OSES WITHIN THE SPANISH NATIONAL TEBBITOBY. CHAPTER VI SETS FOBTH EXTENSIVE
PRECAUTIONARY STEPS THAT MUST BE OBSEBVED IN OBDEB TO PBOTECT HEALTH, LIFE, AND PROPERTY
AGAINST THE DANGERS OF IONIZING RADIATION. THE SPANISH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL APPEARS IN
BOLET. OFIC. DEL ESTADO, GAC. DE MADRID, HAY 4, 1964, NO. 107, PP. 5688-5696.
LRA/HATER
"JUNE 5, 1963 DECREE OS THE CBEATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CENTRAL
SAFETY COMMISSION," REPERTOBIO CRHNOLOG. EE LEGIS.
EDITORIAL ARANZADI, CORP. EPA
SPANISB OC/00/63 PGS 1065-1069 ID* C1146A
AIR SOLID HASTE GENERAL
THIS DECEES, ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF GOV. CSEAT25 HITEIK THE MINISTRY A CENTRAL
SAFETY COH8ISSION WHICH HILL DESISt! SAFETY PLANS AND PROJECTS TO IHPROVE THE HIALTH, EYGIEBE. AND
SAFETY 0" THE POP'JLATIOi. AMOSG ITS SESPONSIBILITIES SILL 3E BAITS5S RELATING TO ?KE SUPPLY 0?
DRINKING i(AT2a, WATS3 PURIFICATION. 3ESA3E, TREAT3ENT OF SOLID HASTES AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES
OF A TBOUBLESOME, UNHEALTHY, HARMFUL AND DANGEROUS NATUBE. THE SPANISH-LANGUAGE TEXT OF THIS
DSC3EE FIBST APPEARED IN THE BOLET. OFIC. DEL ESTADO, JUNE 10, 1963.
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TRAFFIC CODE OF SEPT. 28, 1951, AS AHEHCED. SVERIGES HIKES LAG.
HELLQUIST, C. G., CORP. EPA
SWEDISH 00/00/72 PCS E676-681 ID* 00523A
ALSO 1-U
NOISE
AUTHORITY TO CONTROL EMISSIONS AND NOISE PHCM PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES IS DERIVED FROK THE TRAFFIC
CODE OF SEPT. 28. 1951, WHICH GRANTS BROAD PCiER TO CONTROL MOTOR VEHICLES. A REGULATION ISSUED
ON HAY 5, 1960, PROVIDES THAT ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MUST HAVE AN EXHAUST PIPE AMD HUFFLER, THAT
GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLES MUST HAVE CLOSED CRANKCASE VENTILATION AND A DEVICE TO REDUCE EXHAUST
EMISSIONS, AND THAT DISSEI POWEF.ED VEHICLES BUST HAVE AN EFFECTIVE DEVICE TO PEEVED? ESCAPE OF
OPAQUE GASES (PART II, SECTION 3.J OF THE AMENDED 1951 CODE). A RECENT REGULATION OF DEC. 1,
1972, ON "REDUCTION OF GASES FPOM AUTOHOBILES" (SVENSK FOHFATTNINGSSAHLING 1972:596) CEFINES IN
LEIAIL THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE POLLUTION FFCM AUTOHOBILES.
LRA/AIH
"NAY 27, 1970 ORDER TO AMEND 1968 ORDER N. 728 ON DEVICES TO RESTRICT EHISSIOHS
FRCH HOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, C0.1P. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 3U2-343 ID* 00523B
PROVISIONS ON DEVICES TO RESTRICT EMISSIONS FROM HOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES IN THE "SEE 28. 1951
TRAFFIC CODE" ARE HADE APPLICABLE ONLY TO VEHICLES WITH A GROSS WEIGHT UNDER 2.5 HBTRIC TONS EQUIP-
PED WITH AN ENGINE HAVING A CYLINDER VOLUME CF AT LEAST 0.8 LITRE OR PRODUCING OVES 30 HORSEPOWER.
STANDARDS FOR 1971 HODBL AUTOHOBILES REQUIRE THAT EXHAUST EMISSIONS PER KILOMETER CONTAIN NC MORE
THAN U5 GRAMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND 2.2 GRAMS OF HYDBOCASBCNS. EMISSIONS FROfl AN ENGINE IDLING
iJNDE? SOPBAL CONDITIONS MUST NOT CONTAIN MORE THAN 4.5 PEBCENT BY VOLUME OF CARBON MONOXIDE. NO
STANDARDS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR 1970 5 EABLIEE HOBtL CABS EXCEPT THAT EMISSION CONTEOL DEVICES BE IN
PBOPE3 WORKING ORDER. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN SVENSK FOEFATTNINGSSAHLING, JUN 9, 1970, V. 1, PP. U59-
"60.)
LRA/AI8
STATUTCF.Y REGULATION OF NOV. 20, 1968, CN REDUCTION OF SULPHUR CONTENT IN FUEL
OIL, SVERIGES RIKES LAG
HELLQUIST, C. G., COHP. EPA
SWEDISH 00/00/72 PCS B 1286 ID* 00525A
SVERIGES RIKES LAG.
THE 1966 REGULATION ESTABLISHED MAXIM UK SULPHUR CONTENT IN HEATING OILS AT 2.5 PERCENT. II
ALSO ALLOWS STATE ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH MORE STRINGENT STANDARDS IN HIGH POLLUTION AREAS AND
TO ALLOW USE OF LOWER GRADE FUEL WHEN EMISSIONS ARE TREATED BY EFFECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
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PAGE 181
STATUTORY REGULATION OF MARCH 2<», 1972. CN REDUCTION OF SULPHUR COHTENT IH POEL
OIL. SVENSK PORPATTNINGSSAHLING 1972:7
EPA
SWEDISH . 00/00/72 FGS N.P. ID! 00525B
THE PECULATION OF 1972 AMENDS THE 1968 STATUTE, REDUCING MAXIMUM SULPHUR CONTENT IN FUEL OILS
TO ONI ?£FCENT FOB METROPOLITAN AB2AS OF STOCKHOLM, GOTEbOBG. HALHO AND OTHER CITIES.
LHA/GENERAL
"1969 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT." ENVIEONHENTAL PROTECTION ACT AND HARINZ DDHP
AC? WITH COMMENTARIES.
NAT ENVIR PPOT BOARD EPA
ENGLISH OU/00/72 PCS 1-85 ID* 00129A
INFO FOR U.N. CONF. ON ENVIBONREN
AIR NOISE UATEF.
THE FIRST PART OF THIS BOOKLET REVIEWS THE SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT (CODE
387), A LEGISLATIVE LANDMARK IN SHEDEN'S AHTIFOLLUTION PROGRAM. IT SETS FORTH CRITERIA
FOR CONTROL OF AIR AND WATER POLLUTION. NOISE,AND OTHER NUISANCES, AND CITES CASE DECISIONS
Or EXAMINING BOARDS TO SHOW THE LAW'S APPLICATION, COMPENSATION GRANTED,OR PENALTIES
IMPOSED. UNDER THE ACT, PERSONS OR FIHMS PLANNING TO ENGAGE IN SPECIFIED INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY TO A FRANCHISE BOARD FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE. THIS BOARD BUST BE
FULLY APPRAISED OF POSSIBLE POLLUTING EFFECTS OF THE ENTERPRISE, AND WHAT COHTBOL DEVICES
A?.E TO BE USED TO COUNTERACT THJB POLLUTION. AN OFFICIAL ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE ACT AND OF A
1969 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORDINANCE (CODE 388) ABE PROVIDED.
LR3/GZNERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING IN SWEDEN - NO. 36.
EHNELIN, LARS
ENGLISH 01/00/73 PGS 1-6
ALSO PMA
EPA
ID* 00129B
THIS ENVI50NHSNTAL PLANNING ISSUE IS DEVOTSD TO A REVIEW OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE
ENVIr-ONXENT PROTECTION ACT. BRIEFLY HIGHLIGHTED AfiZ THE PRINCIPLES OF THIS ACT, THE G5AKTISG
OF POLLUTION PERMITS, THE FRANCHISE POAEE FOR 2NVISOBHEHT POLLUTION, APPEALS AGAINST ITS
DECISIONS. EXEMPTIONS ANE THE LEGAL DIFFIF.£.'iCES BETHEEN THOSE GRANTED BY THE ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION ECABD AND THE FRANCHISE SOAP.jj, APPLICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ACT TO OLDER PLANTS,
SEWAGE AND ITS DISCHARGE INTO MUNICIPAL BAINS, LOCATION OF INDUSTRY, AND PROPOSALS FOR
LEGISLATIVE CSAK-3E. THE GEK2SAL TSiNi: I!i FRANCHISE BOARt DECISIONS IS THAT, GIVES THE P.APIt
^;V£LOP.".ESI 0? POLLUTION-CONTROL TECHiiOLOG Y, THE TIBE 13 APPSOACIiING WHEN INDUSTRIAL APPLICANTS
KUST 5UESIT FLANS 70R THE »ODE?.flIZI:!3 C5 POLIUTIOS COSTHOL EQUIPMENT.
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S'nEDEN
LP.A/GENERAL
INT. DIG. HLTK. LEG.,
"DEC 13, 1958 REGULATIONS ON PUBLIC HEALTH, AS AHENDEE.
V. 11.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION CORP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/60 PCS 473-U83 IDt 014S1A
WATEF. AIR SOLID HASTE NOISE
CHAF1IF 7 ESTABLISHES RESPONSIBILITY OF LOCAL HEALTH BOABDS, ONDER SUPERVISION OF BOYAL MEDICAL
EOA3D AND FOYAL VETEBINAEY BOABD, TO ENSUBE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEASORES TO PREVENT HATEB 6 AIR POL-
LUTION, NOISE AND SIHILAE NDISANCES. REASONABLE ANTI-POLLUTION MEASURES MUST BE IMPLEMENTED BEFORE
HASTEHATES IS DISCHARGED. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS MUST NOT CBEATE A SANITARY NUISANCE. SPECIAL REGULA-
TIONS MAY BE ISSUED TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION ON DISCHARGE OF HASTEHATEB OR SOLID HASTE INTO HATER
EDDIES WITHOUT PBOPEB AUTHORIZATION BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITIES. CHAPTER 12 REQUIRES
1KAT INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND BUSINESSES BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED SO AS TO PREVENT SANITARY
NUISANCES. REGULATIONS SHALL BE ISSUED TO PROHIBIT CONSTRUCTION OE ALTERATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF
ENTERPRISES WITHOUT APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD AND NATURE CONSERVATION BOABD. THESE
REGULATIONS WEPE AMENDED BY A JUN 13, 1969 ORDEB (IDHL, 1971, V. 22, P. 178). (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN
SVENSK FCRFAT1NINGSSAHLING. V. 1958, N. 663, PP. 1881-96.)
LFB/NOISE
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
STOCKHOLM CENTRAL BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION INFO. COMMITTEE EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PGS 28 IDt 00111A
SEVERAL ANTINOISB MEASURES HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY STOCKHOLM'S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE.
JET AIRCRAFT NOISE WAS REDUCED BY DESIGNATING NEARBY BROHHA AIRPORT EXCLUSIVELY FOB
PISTON-ENGINED AIRCRAFT WHILE DIVERTING JET TRAFFIC TO ARLAHDA AIBPORT 40 MILES AWAY.
THE EEQUIRED WARHUP OF PISTON ENGINES BEFORE TAKEOFF HAS BEEN HELD TO A MINIMUM SINCE
SHEDEN'S DOMESTIC AIRLINES WERE URGED TO FIT THEIR AIRCRAFT HITH ENGINE HEATEBS.
A RECENT ORDINANCE PROHIBITS IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES OUTDOORS FOR LONGER THAN
THREE MINUTES EXCEPT DURING TRAFFIC DELAY. THE SOUND LEVEL FROM A REFUSE COLLECTION
TRUCK MUST NOT EXCEED 70 DB (DECIBLES) MEASURED THREE METERS AWAY, AND COMPRESSORS ON
CONSTRUCTION SITES MUST NOT EMIT NOISE EXCEEDING 70 DB AT A DISTANCE OF SEVEN NETEBS.
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181
SWEDEN
LHA/NOISE
"GENERAL .REGULATIONS CH PUBLIC OBDEF, 1956." SVERIGES BIKES LAG.
HELLQUI5T, C. 3.. CCHP. . EPA
SWEDISH 00/00/7:' PGS 81050-55 ID* 00905A
THIS ORDINANCE CONTAIS5 "E3TAIS PROVISIONS FOR CONTROLLING NOISE. SECTION 6 PROHIBITS USE OF
EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS ASD FIPEAHMS BY THE GtNERAL PUBLIC. SECTIONS 7 AND 3 GRANT LOCAL AUTHORITIES
WIDE LATITUDE IN ISSUING E£
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L3A/PSSTICIDES
L3A/3ADIATIOS
PAGE 18U
"JUN 28, 1963 DECRE2 ON ENFOBCEHBNT of DEC 11, 1962 DECBBE ON PESTICIDE'S." INT.
CIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 1£.
WORLD HEALTH 03GANIZATIOS. CONP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/6U PCS 629-630 ID* 00665C
THIS DECREE ESTABLISHES DETAILED PROVISIONS FOB IMPLEMENTING THE "DEC IK, 1962 DECBEE ON PESTI-
CIDES." REQUIREMENTS FCF MASUFACTUBERS TO REGISTER PESTICIDES WITH THE POISONS 80AEC ABE SPECIFIED
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ON CLASS I (HOST HIGHLY TCXIC) PESTICIDES ARE ESTABLISHED. A LICENSE FOB TRADE
IN THESt PESTICIDES MUST BE OBTAINED FROM LOCAL POLICE AUTHORITIES. A LICENSE 10 USE "'THEN. IN
AGRICULTURE MUST BE OBTAISEO ?ROH THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BOARD OB, IN SOME CASES. THE ROYAL MEDICAL
BOARD. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IS 5AHLING AV FORFATTNINGAR OCK CIBKULAB N.H. ANGAENDE HEDICINALVASENDET,
1963, N. 93-99, PP. 11-15.)
"STATUTE ON PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION, NAB U, 1953." SVEBIGES BIKES LAG.
HELLCUIST, C. 3., COHF. EPA
SWEDISH 00/00/72 PCS B1065-63 ID* 00689A
SECTION 1 OF THE STATUTE DEFINES "RADIOLOGICAL WORK" AS ANY WOFK INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE SUB-
STANCES, NUCLEAR ENERGY, PCESIGEN EQUIPMENT OK OTHER DEVICES WHICH EMIT IONIZING RADIATION. THE
STATUTE EECUIRES A PERMIT FROM THE RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHOKITY FOR ANY "RADIOLOGICAL WORK" AND
DEFINES CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PERMITS HAY BE GRANTED (SECT. 2-9). SPECIAL OBLIGATIONS OF THOSE
RECEIVING PERMITS INCLUDE COMPULSORY MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS FOE ANYBODY ENGAGED IN "RADIOLOGICAL
WORK" (SECT. 10-13). HEQOliENENTS FOR SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION OF FACILITIES ENGAGED IN "RADIO-
LOGICAL WORK" OR TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ARE ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 1U-23. PROVISIONS
ON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY ARE IN SECTICNS 23-28. AMENDMENTS TO THE STATUTE INCLUDE SVENSK
FOP.FATTNINGSSAMLING 1958, SO. 652, SFS 1965, HO. 231 AND SFS 1971, NO. 617.
LiA/iADIATION
"ROYAL INSTRUCTION ON Irii NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RADIATION PROTECTION." SVENSK
FORFATTNINGSSAMLING 1965, N. 785.
EPA
SWEDISH 12/03/65 PCS 1-U ID* 006898
THE "ROYAL INSTRUCTION" ESTABLISHES THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RADIATION PROTECTION AS THE
AUTHORITY EESPONSIBLE UNDEP THE "STATUTE ON PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION, HAS 1U, 1958" FOR SUPER-
VISION OF RADIOLOGICAL HOEK. IK ADDITION TO ITS SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS, THE INSTITUTE IS CHARGED
KITH THE FOLLOWING TASKS: TO CONDUCT RESEARCH NECESSARY IN MEETING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES, TO GATHER
DATA AND DISSEMINATE INFC?SillON ON HAZARDS OF IONIZING RADIATION, TO MONITOR PROGRESS IN THE STUDY
OF 5ADIOPHYSICS, SADIATIGK PROTECTION MEDICINE AND THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RADIATION. AN ENGLISH
SUMMAhY APPEARS IN "INTERNATIONAL DIGEST OF HEALTH LEGISLATION," V. 18, 1967, GENEVA, P. 188
(ATTACHES). IHE "P.OiiL ISSIiSJCII J::" IS AaEKL^D i: SVESiK i'OEf ATTHIHSSSAKLISS 1971. N. 112 = .
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PAGE 185
"STATUTE ON CLEANLINESS IN THE HUNICIPALITIES, 1970, N. 692. AS AMENDED."
SVEHIGES EIKES LAG.
HELLQUIST, C. G., CORP. EPA
SWEDISH 00/00/72 PCS B1055-56 IDt 00816A
THIS STATUTE EEQUIBES HUNICIPALITIES TO MAINTAIN CLEAHLIHESS OF STREETS, SOUABES, PAHKS AMD
OTHBB PUBLIC PLACES. REAL ESTATE OWNERS AND USEBS HAY BE BEQDIRED TO PERFORM CERTAIN HAINTENANCE
TASKS SUCH AS CLEANING SIDEWALKS ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY. HUNICIPALITIES ARE FURTHER BEC.UIHBD TO
RESTORE PUBLIC PLACES WHICH HAVE BECOME LITTERED OR RUN DOWN. PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOBIL'ITTEHING A
PUBLIC PLACE HAY BE ORDERED TO PESTOSE THE AREA, BUT THAT FAILING, THE MUNICIPALITY REMAINS
ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE^ HUNICIPALITIES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SUITABLE PLACES FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
WHICH MUST flZ£T REQUIREMENTS OF ENVIBONNENTAL PROTECTION LAWS. TRASH COLLECTION MONOPOLIES HAY BE
ES7ABLI5HEC. DECISIONS BY A MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY HAY BE APPEALED TO THE COUNTY AUTHORITY. THIS
STATUTE IS ABENDED BY SVENSK FORFATTNINGSSAMLING 1971:909. FEES WHICH MAY BE CHARGED FOR TRASH
COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY CLEANLINESS ARE ESTABLISHED IN SFS 1965:50.
LSA/SOLID HASTE
"STANDARD PROPOSAL WITH COMMENTARY FOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND TRASH
COLLECTICN CONTRACTORS." MILJOSKYDDSLAGES fl. FL. FOBFATTININGAR SAHT ANVISNINGAF OCH RATTSFALL.
EPA
SWEDISH 12/00/65 PGS 130-100 ID* 00816B
THIS IS THE TEST OF THE 1968 VERSION OF THE PROPOSED STANDARD AGREEMENT TO BE NEGOTIATED
BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE CONTRACTORS CONCERNING TRASH COLLECTION. THE CITY IS RESPON-
SIBLE FOR MAINTAINING CLEANLINESS IN THE COMMUNITY UNDER THE STATUTE OF CLEANLINESS IN THE MUNICI-
PALITIES, 1970, N. 892. HOWEVER, THIS IS USUALLY ACCOMPLISHED BY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS RATHER THAN A
CITY SANITATION DEPARTMENT.
LRA/SOLID WASTE
"LAH FCR TH£ PROTECTION OF NATURE (1960:822), AS AMENDED."
FORFATTMINGSSAMLING 1972:799.
SUEDISH
GENERAL
12/28/72 PGS 1-12
SVENSK
EPA
ID* 00817A
THIS LAW PROVIDES A GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTION OF NATURE. VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES ARE
DELEGATED TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES. SECTIONS 23 AND 20 DEAL DIRECTLY WITH PROBLEHS OF
SOLID WASTE. DISPOSAL OF SHEET METAL, GLASS, PLASTIC, PAPEB OR WASTE IN SUCH & BANNER AS TO CAUSE
DETERIORATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IS PROHIBITED. PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DUMPING HAY BE
CRDEBEC TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION, AND LOCAL HEALTH BOARDS HAY TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT RECURRENCES.
THIS LAW IS APPLICABLE TO ABANDONED AUTOMOBILES AND JUNK YARDS; HOWEVER, THESE PROBLEHS ARE USUALLY
DEALT WITH UNDER LOCAL LAWS. SECTIONS 37 TO 03 ESTABLISH CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITIES. OTHER
SECTIONS CONCERN NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS, NATURE RESERVES AND OPEN AIB RECREATION AREAS. SEC-
TION 3A REFERS TO THE STATUTE FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, 1969, NO. 387 FOR PROVISIONS CON-
CERNING WATER, AIR AND NCISE POLLUTION.
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PAGE 186
"GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY REGULATIONS. 1956." SVERIGES EIKES LAG.
HELLCUIST. C. 3.. CORF. EPA
SWEDISH 00/00/72 PCS B1050-55 ID» 00819A
SECTION 3 0? THIS ORDINANCE IS CONCERNED KITH MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY CLEANLINESS. THE MUNI-
CIPALITY IS REQUIHSD TO MAINTAIN PLACES OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC HHICH ABE SITUATED HITHIN ITS
JURISDICTION. 'THIS INCLUDES REMOVAL OF SNOB AND ICE, STREET SHEEPING, REMOVAL OF HASTE AND LITTER
(INCLUDING SAND PLACED ON F.OADS TO I'HtVENT SKIDDING), CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF GUTTERS AND STORM
SEWERS, REMOVAL 0? HEEDS AND oIMILAh MAINTENANCE PRCELE'HS. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS ON RESPONSIBILITY
FOR SUCH FUNCTIONS ARE INCLUDED.
LRA/50LID WASTE
"STATUTE ON PU3LIC SGACS AND HIGHWAYS. iy<»3."
HELICUIST, C. G.. CCMF.
SWEDISH 00/00/72 PGS
SVERIGES EIKES LAS.
EPA
E45U-6U ID* 00820A
SECTION 5 OF THIS STATUTE PROVIDES FOR MAINTENANCE OF CLEANLINESS ALONG PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGH-
WAYS. THE "OKNSF." OF THE HCAD (GENERALLY THE STATE) IS SBSFONSIBLE FOB CLEANLINESS OF THE ENTIRE
ROAD A5EA. INCLUDING PARKING AND REST AREAS. THE "OWNER" OF THE ROAD IS FURTHER RESPONSIBLE FOR
MAINTAINING AN AREA CF 25 METERS ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-HAY I? IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
LRB/HATEB
ENVIRONMENT PLANNING AND CONSERVATION IN SWEDEN
SWEDISH INPOaXATIOii SERVICE
ENGLISH 06/00/72 PGS «
EPA
IDC 00118A
RECENT SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION IS HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS PUBLIC INFORMATION
BROCilURE. SINCE JANUARY 1, 1972, ALL DUMPING FROM SWEDISH SHIPS AND AIBCRAFT IS
PROHIBITED IN TERRITORIAL WATERS ANE THE HIGH SEAS. THE LAW ALSO BANS DUMPING BY
FOREIGN VESSELS IN SWEDISH TERRITORIAL RATERS, AND IT IS ILLEGAL FOR THEM TO
EXPORT HASTES PRO!! SWEDEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF DUMPING IN THE HIGH SEAS. ANOTHER LAW,
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1972, STIPULATES THAT PCB'S AND MATERIALS CONTAINING PCB'S
MAY NOT BE MANUFACTUFED, SOLD. OR USED WITHOUT LICENSE.
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"1r71 MARINE DUMPING PROHIBITION-ACT." ENVIROHHZNTAL PROTECTION ACT AHD flARINE
Dl'KPIHG PROHIBITION ACT WITH COMMENTARIES.
PErSSON, LENNART, ED. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 1-35 ID» 00466A
PAFT II CF THIS PUBLICATION PROVIDES AN CcFICIAL ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE MARINE DUMPING
PROHIBITION ACT (1971, CODE 1154) AND A COMMENTARY. IT APPLIES TO SWEDISH AND INTERNATIONAL
WATERS AND TO SWEDISH SHIPS IN THE LATTER CASE.
A
LnA/WATCK
•ATE? COCE OF JUNE 28. 1918, AS AMENDED.
HELL-^'JISI, C. G., COHF.
SWEEISH 00/00/72
SVERIGES BIKES LAG
EPA
PCS U01-562 ID* 005U5A
THE lATEP. CODE OF JUNE 28, 1918, AS AMENDED, PROVIDES FOR REGULATION OF HATER RESOURCES.
GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERN DEFINITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS TO WATER, REGULATION OF WATER COURSES AND
TRANSPORTATION ON WATERWAYS, COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES DUE TO RESTRICTIONS ON.OSE OF HATER, EXPERT
EVALUATIC:: OF SPECIFIC C'ASES, JURISDICTION OF HAT2S COURTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HATER CODE.
CHAPTEFS 2, U, 7 AND 8 DEAL DIRECTLY WITH UATEB POLLUTION. CHAPTER 2, ON CONSTRUCTION IN HATEB
AREAS, .Ac AMEND2D IN 1960 (SECTIONS 42-48) TO AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTIVE DISTRICTS FOR
CONTROL OF SECOND WATER USE AND TO MAKE LAND OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR GROUND WATER. IT WAS FURTHER
AMENDED =Y SVE.1SK POEFATTNINGSSAMLING 1972:722. CHAPTER 4, AHENDED BY SFS 1971:788, DEALS WITH
REGULATION OF HATER POWER PLANTS. CHAPTER 7, ARENCED BY SFS 1971:1048, AND CHAPTER 8 CONCEB9
PROTECTION OF SURFACE WATER AND DRAINAGE. RELATED REGULATIONS INCLUDE SFS 1971:1158 ON C0.1MOH
WATEJt 5 SEWAGE SYSTEMS, 6 SFS 1971:1154, SFS 1972:275 & 278 ON CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION BY SHIPS.
LRA/WATER
"APfi 29.136U LAW TO AHEND THE WATER CODE." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 17.
HOHLL HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COflP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/66 PCS 155-156 ID* 005U5B
THIS LAW AilESDS THE "JUN 28, 1918 WATE3 CODE" TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS ON PROTECTION OF OSDE3-
G.ROUHC WATESE ?SOi1 POLLUTION. ANY PERSON ENGAGED 'IN CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, BORING WELLS, 3USIAL
OF WASTES Or OTHr:?. ACTIVITIES WHICH MA* HAVE A HASHFUL EFFECT ON SOBTERSANEAN HATER RESOURCES MUST
TAKE MEAS.-JPES TO PREVENT POLLUTION. LOCAL AC?IINI3IRATI V£ AUTHORITIES' ARE TO TAK3 MEASURES TO PRO-
TECT U:iCESGRCUND WATERS USED TO SUPPLY DOMESTIC CHINKING HATER. THEY MAY ESTABLISH PROTECTION ZONE
AROUND SOURCES OF UNDERGROUND HATER AND ISSUE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE WITHIN THESE AREAS. (OFFICIAL
TEXT IS IS SVENSK ?OFFATTNINJSSAMLING, MAY 20, 1964, ?P. 28S-294.)
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SWEDEN
LHA/WATEH
"NOV 30. 1956 OBDEB ON PRELIHINARY INSPECTION OP MEASURES FOB PREVENTING WATER POL
LUTION, AS AMENDED." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 19.
ViORLC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COM P. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/58 PCS 150-151 ID« 005U5C
THIS OEDER ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS ON HOT IF1C ATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOB
CONTROLLING KATE? POLLUTION OF PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTING ENTERPRISES DISCHARGING WASTEHATBE. CERTAIN
TYPES OF ENTEBPKISES BUST IMPLEMENT MEASURES FOR POLLUTION CONTBOL IN ACCOBDANCE KITH .SHE "JUN 28,
1918 WATER CODE" BEFOBE OPERATIONS BEGIN. OTHER SHTERPHISES OUST PROVIDE INFOEHAT1CB .fcflyVATER AU-
THORITIES ON EXPECTED-LEVELS OF EFFLUENTS AND TYPES OF HASTES DISCHARGED HELL BEFORE OPERATIONS
cEGIN. CERTAIN TYPES-'iOF WASTES !IAY HOT. LE DISCHARGED WITHOUT PBIOR NOTIFICATION OF MATEB AUTHOHI-
. TIES. THIS ORDER WAS AMENDED SY CBOWN ORDEF. N. J73 OF JUN 9, 1967 (IDHL, 1968, P. '.79) . (OFFICIAL
TEXT IS IN SVENSK FOEFATTNINGSSAMLING. DEC 20, 1956, V. 2, PP. 1280-83.)
LSA/WATcia
"NOV 22, 1965 INSTBUCTIONS ON BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF iATEB." INT. DIG.
HLTH. LEG., V. 21.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHF. EPA
ENGLISH CO/00/7C PG5 160-161 ID* 01U50A
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, ISSUED BY THE ROYAL MEDICAL BOARC AND THE BOYAL VETERINARY* BOABD UNDER THE
"DEC 19, 1958 SEGOLATIONS ON PUBLIC HEALTH," ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOB TAKING WATER SAMPLES DETER-
HINING THEIR BACTERIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS. ANNEX U CONTAINS BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY STANDARDS
FOF VARIOUS FURITY CLASSES OF HATER. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS IN SAMLIHG AV POBFATTHINGAE OCH H. 3.
ANGAENDE VETEBINABVASENDET, 1966, N. 2tt. PP. U1-69.)
LSA/WATER
"NOV 30, 1956 LAW ON SUPERVISION OF WATERCOURSES, LAKES AND OTHER BODIES OF WATE?,
AS AMENDED." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 19.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CGMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/68 PCS 676-678 IDS 01453A
SOLIC WASTE
THIS LAW ESTABLISHES RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NATURE CONSERVATIVE BOABD (STATENS XATU3VAHDSVERK)
AND THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIONS FOR PREVENTING POLLUTION OF WATERCOURSES, LAKES AND CTKZR WATEB
BODIES. AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE CAUSING A SANITARY NUISANCE MAY BE ORDERED TO IMPLEMENT POLLUTION
CONTROL KEASUEES. THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIONS MAY PROHIBIT DISCHABGE OF EFFLUENTS 'iHICH HAVE NOT
BEEN PROPERLY TREATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THh GENEBAL HEALTH BEGULATIONS. THEY MAY APPOINT A PERSON
KITH SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOB CONTROLLING A POLLUTION PROBLEM. THE NATURE CONSSEVATION BOABD
HAY SUBMIT ANY MATTERS RELATED TO HATilr POLLUTION TO THE WATER TRIBUNAL FOR LITIGATICS. THIS LAW IS
APPLICABLE TO SOLID WASTES OR OTI-2?. WASTES LIKELY TO CAUSE WATER POLLUTION. THIS LAS WAS AMENDED BY
A JUN 9, 1967 LAW. (OFFICIAL TEXT IS I« 3Af!LIKG AV FORFATTNINGAR OCH CIRKULAR a..".. .4.S3AENDE
VETERINAEVASEHD2T, 1967, N. 51, PP. 57-59.)
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SHEDEN
LBA/WATES "JUH 9, 1967 OSDEH TO IHPLtMEJIT NOV 30. I'l1'.'. LAW OH SUPERVISION OP 8AIEE-
COURSES, LAKES AND OTHEr. 30LIE5 OP HATER." INI. DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 19.
KOHLE HEALTH ORGANIZATION. CC.1F. EPA
2NGLISH CO/00/''.R l'i::-: 678-679 IDt OU53B
THIS OFDEE AUTHORIZES TH- SAT'JSc CONSERVAT I UN EOARD AS THE CENTRAL AGENCY 2ESPONSI3LE FOB
! SUPE?.VISIN(; KATES 3ESOURCES. THE EOAfiD SHAM, ."-t ADVISED BY COUNTY ADHIKISIK ATION5 CF CASES WHICH
. SHOULD EE SUDHITTED TO THE BA7EF. TBIEUNAL FOH LITIGATION UNDEB THE 1956 LAW. THE BOASD SHALL BE
CONSULTED LY COUNTY ADBIN1S7?ATICNS BEFORE HhA.SURES ABE TAKEN TO CONTROL A POLLUTION PBOBLEM OR
PROHIBIT DISCHARGE OF HASTtWATES. COUNTY ADIUNISTKATIONS, AFTER CONSIDEPING HATTERS SUB.1IT12D IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE "NOV 3<\ 1956 OBDEB OF PRIiLl BI NAF.Y INSPECTION OF HEtSUSES FOR PSEV3NTISG WATER
POLLUTION (ID '.'. 005U5C)," X:j'3T FOSMAEC RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO THE NATUBE CONSERVATION BOARD. (OFFI-
CIAL TEXT IS IN 3A.UIN5 AV :'j'-: ATTNINGAB OCII CIHKUI.AS K.K. ANGAENDE NEDICISALV ASENDEI, 1967, N. 30,
FF. 2-3.)
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SWITZERLAND
LRA/GENSKAL
DECREE OF TH2 FEDERAL COUNCIL CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE PROTECTION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT IV THE FEDEPAL SEPAPTKiiNT OF THE INTEBI03 OP KAY 26, 1971
EPA
FSSNCH OIi/26/71 PGS 2 ID» 00372A
THIS DECREE DE7ISE3 THi' U PRINCIPAL TASKS OF THE OFFICE F05 THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
IK THt FtOtHAL 32PA.U.1EST CF THE INTERIOR IN TERMS OF PREPARING LEGISLATION. IHPLEIJENTING LAMS,
COORDINATING AKD COLLA30RAIISI WITH I.OC'AL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND
COOPERATING IN TH? INTERNATIONAL FIKID TOWARD THE PROTECTION CF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. PBCTECTING
KATEF, FISH, MAINTENANCE OF AIB «HOI.h:;of1ENESS, AS HELL AS PARTICIPATING IN THE STRUGGLE AGAINST
NOISE.
LEA/PESTICIDES
SAY 19,1969 FEDERAL INTSEIGF MINISTRY ORDINANCE ON 3ESIDUES OF PESTICIDES AND
PRESERVATIVES." ASMMLUNG DER SIDGENOESSICHEN GESETZE.
EPA
GERKAN 06/27/69 PGS «37-«39 IL* 01320A
THIS ORDINANCE, MADE PUE3JJAS7 7C THE MAY 26, 1936 DECREE CS CCHH2BC2 IN FOODSTUFFS AND
COMMODITIES, DEALS WITH RESIDUES OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES IN 0?. ON FOODSTUFFS; PESTICIDES
AND PRODUCTS U3SD 10 COHcAl PLANT DISEASES ANC HEEDS; OTHER AUXILIARY AGENTS USED IN VARIOUS
VARIOUS ARTICLES DEAL WITH FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE CAILY DOSAGE FOR VARIOUS SUBSTANCES; THE MAXIMUM PEBHISSA3LS CONCENTRATION OF SUCH
SUBSTANCES ON MARKETED FOOD PRODUCTS; THE TREATMENT OP FOOD WAREHOUSES HITH AUXILLIA8Y AGE'.ITS;
THE EXAMINATION OF IBPOHTEC FOODSTUFFS; AND THE OBLIGAtlCN TO PROVIDE DiTA ON THE COMPOSITION
C? SUCH SUBSTANCES AND AS W2LL AS ON MEANS OF MEASURING 7H£H.
LRA/RADIATION
"DEC. 23, 1959 FEDERAL L&K CN THE PEACEFUL USES OF ATOMIC ENEBGY AND ON RADIATION
PROTECTION." SABMLUNG DEE EIDGESOESSISCHEN GESETZE
EPA
GERHAN 06/16/60 PGS 5U1-55 ID» 01316A
SECTION ONE OF THIS GZNESAL LAB ON THE PEACEFUL USES CF ATOMIC 2NEHG? AND ON RADIATION
F30TECTION PFESEMrS DEFINITIONS AND DISCUSSES THE HOLE OF lal FED3SAL GOVERNMENT IN PEOHOTING
K3SEAKCH IN 1H2SE Ar.EAS. SECTION TWO CONTAINS ADaiNISTaATIVI PEOVISIOHS COVEHING: CONDITIONS UNDEB
WHICH TH£ FEDERAL COUNCIL HAY GFAN.T AND WITHDRAW PERMISSION FOP. THE USE OP ATOMIC ENERGY; • .
PSOCEDURES FOK RECEIVING PEDEF.AL SUPPORT FOR ATOMIC ENERGY FHCJECTS; AND THE SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS
OF THE FEDERAL GOV2RNM2NI IN ATGSIC ENERGY HATTERS. SECTION THB22 STIPULATES THAT ALL MEASUBES
WITHIN THE SCOPE 0? E3ESENT TECHNOLOGY ARE TO BE TAKEN TC SNSU6E PROTECTION FSOH RADIATION AND
EMPOWERS THE FEDSPiL COUNCIL 10 ISSUE REGULATIONS ON RADIAIIOK PROTECTION. SECTIONS FOUR AND FIVE
DE1AIL MATTERS ON LIABILITY IN CASE 0? ACCIDENT AND PROVIDE FOP. INS08ANCE OF ATOMIC INSTALLATIONS.
SECTION SIX CONTAINS PENAL PROVISIONS, AND THE FINAL SECTION EMPOWERS THE FEDERAL COUNCIL TO NAME
COMMISSIONS TO STUDY PROBLEMS RELATING TO ATOMIC ENERGY AND fiADIATION PROTECTION.
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DIRECTIVES APPLICABLE TO THE DISCHARGE OF RESIDUAL MATERS
FFENCH
O'J/01/66 PCS 8
EPA
ID* 00361A
DIRECTIVES Or THE SWISS FEDE?AL DtPARTHkNT OF THE INTERIOR APPLICABLE TO THE DISCHARGE OF
RESIDUAL HATERS 0? 1ST SEE-IEK5ER 1966. ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH RESIDUAL HATERS
INCLUDING TEMPERATURE. OCOF, COLOR. TFAN.-.i'AFENCY, TOXICITY, SALINITY, TOTAL CONTENT OF SUSPENDED
MATERIALS, PH RANGE, OXYGEN CONTENT, CHEMICAL CONTENT, AND OTHERS.
L3A/WATE?
HAY 1, 1967 DIRECTIVE; OF FEZ INTERIOK CEPT. ON TECHNICAL BULES TO 5E APPLIED
E THE DIMENSIONS TO cE A5CFI2SD INSTALLATIONS SERVING THE DISCHARGE 6 PURIFICATION OF WASTE HATER
EPA
FRENCH 05/01/1)7 PCS 8 ID! 00361B
INCLUDED AHE DIRECTIVES CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PLAN; TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OF
INTERCOHMUNAL MASTEHATEF INSTALLATIONS: DIRECTIVES IN BEGARD TO THE DISCHARGE AND THE VOLUME OF
KASTEHATER; OVERFLOW AND FLOODING OF RESERVOIRS CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS; 'AND DIRECTIVES RELATING TO
fc'ASTEHATER PURIFICATION INSTALLATIONS.
LBA/HATER
OCT 8, 1971 SWISS FEDEPAL ASSEMBLY LAH ON THE PROTECTION OF WATER AGAINST POLLUTIO
EPA
FRENCH 10/08/71 PGS 17 IDI 00362A
SOLID WASTE
THE U5 ARTICLES OF THIS
AS THOSE OF THE CANTONS AND
AND EXPROPRIATION MEASURES.
OF DISCHARGE FROM INDUSTRY,
ASSURE 8ATEE PURITY. IT AL
CBBRIS ACCUMULATING NEAP. HY
COVERS FEDERAL SU3SIDIES AS
SWISS PENAL CODE.
LAH SPELL OUT THE IASKS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONFEDERATION AS HELL
SET FORTH MEASURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW, INCLUDING COERCIVE
THE LAH COVERS INTER-CANTONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WATERS, THE CONTROL
AGRICULTURE, BOATS, ETC., AND MEASURES TO TREAT WASTES IN ORDER TO
SO DEALS bITH POLLUTANTS. RESERVOIRS, THE DISPOSITION OF SOLID HASTE,
DIELECTRIC CENTERS, AND THE PROTECTION OF SUBTERRANEAN HATERS. IT
HELL AS PENAL ARRANGEMENTS, OFFENSES, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE
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PAGE 192
"HAY 29, 19149 DECREE ON MEASURES TO COHEAT AIR POLLUTION AND TO IHPROVE THE
SANITARY CONDITIONS IN POPULATED ABEAS." OKHRANA PE130DY.
ELINOV, V. K.. EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 357-358 ID* 01U88A
IN THIS DECREE OF THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, INDUSTRIES WHICH EMIT ASH, CIhEEF.3. SOOT OR
DUST INTO THE ATMOSPHERE ARE PROHIBITED FROM OPERATING WITHOUT PROPBB DUST AND PARTICLE FILTERING
APPARATUS. METALLURGICAL AND CHEMICAL PLANTS WHICH DISCHARGE SULFUR COMPOUNDS, FLOORIDE
COMPOUND?, SULFUR GASSES, SILVER HYDROXIDE OB HYDROGEN ARSLNIDE INTO THE ATMOSPHERE ARE ALSO
PROHIBITED FROM OPERATING WITHOUT PROPER PURIFICATION FACILITIES. INDUSTRIES USING SOLVENTS MUST
INSTALL APPARATUS FOB RECLAIMING AND RECYCLING THEM. NEW INDUSTRIES MAY NOT BEGIN OPERATIONS
UNTIL NECESSARY POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN. THE USSR STATE SANITARY
INSPECTORATE AND DIRECTORS OF ENTERPRISE'S MUST CERTIFY THE PBOPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL APPARATUS.
LRA/AIR
"AUG 13, 1969 STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCE
IN THE AIR IN POPULATED AREAS." GIG I'/EN A I SANITARIYA, V. 35, N. 11.
EPA
SUSSIAN 11/00/7C PGS 120-122 IDf 01«»89A
IN THESE STANDARDS, THE USSS MINISTRY OF HEALTH LISTS MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS IN
THE AIR IN POPULATED AREAS FOR 105 HARMFUL SUBSTANCES. SUBSTANCES WITH A COMBINED TOXIC EFFECT
MUST CONFORM TO K03E STRINGENT STANDARDS COMPENSATING FOR THE COMBINED EFFECT. FORMULAS FOR
CALCULATING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF VARIOUS HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN COMBINATION ABE
GIVEN. THE SEP 12, 1967 STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS ARE REVOKED.
LR&/GENERAL
"CONSTRUCTION OF THE USSR.1
BLINOV, V. M.
RUSSIAN
HATER AIR
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
00/00/71
SOLID BA.5IE
PGS
EPA
ID* 01483A
ARTICLE 6 OF THE DSSB CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHES EXCLUSIVE STATE OWNERSHIP OF HATES, THE LAND
AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES. ARTICLE 1U ESTABLISHES RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USSR GOVERNMENT TO
DEFINE BAS.IC PRINCIPLES OF LAND AND HATER USE.
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193
"OCT 27, 1960 LAW ON NATURE CONSERVATION IN THE RSFSH."
BLINOV, V. N., EC.
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 10-19
WATER AIR SOLID WASTK
OKHRANA PRIBODY.
EFA
IC« 01U8UA
IN THIS LAW THE PSFSR (PJ3SIAN PEFUBLIC) SUPREME SOVIET RECOGNIZES NATURE CONSERVATION AS AN
IMPORTANT STATE RESPOSSIEILITY AKD ESTABLIf.HES GUIDELINES FOB PROTECTION OP VARIOUS ASPECTS OF
NATURE. TWO PROVISIONS CP THIS LAB LEAL WITH PROTECTION OP SURFACE WATER, GROUND HATER, THE SOIL
AND THE ATMOSPHERE FFOM POLLUTION. ARTICLE » PROHIBITS THE OPERATION 0? NEW OR ESTABLISHED
INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES DISCHARGING HASTtUATLK WITHOUT ADEQUATE PBUIFICATION FACILITIES. ARTICLE
12, ON SANITARY PROTECTION OF NATURE, INSTRUCTS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNFIENT TO
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENSU?.E .riXIMUf. USE OF SECYCLIHG TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE
AIR, LAND C8 WAT2R. DISCHARGES 0? EFFLUENTS AND EMISSIONS MUST NOT EXCEED HIXIHUB PERHISSIBLE
CONCENTRATIONS. ARTICLE 15 CONCERNS THE RESHuSilSILITY OF VARIOUS BBANCHES OF GOVERNMENT FOB
ENFORCING THIS LAU. LIABILITY Or ADMINISTRATORS. INDUSTRIAL MANAGERS AND PRIVATE CITIZENS FOB
VIOLATIONS OF THIS LAW ARE STIPULATED IN ARTICLES 20 AND 21.
LRA/G5NE3AL
"OCT 26, 1965 DECREE OS PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE OCT 27, 1960 LAW ON NATURE
CONSERVATION IN THE RSFS3." OKHRANA PRIROCY.
BLINOV, V. H., EC. EPA
RUSSIAN CO/CC/71 PGS 19-23 IDS 01U8UB
WATER AIR
IN THIS DECREE, TH2 RSF5H (P.OSSIAN REPUBLIC) -SUPREME SOVIET NOTES THAT WATER POLLUTION CAUSED
BY INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC WAittiiATER POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO FISH RESERVES AND THE HEALTH OF
THE POPULATION IN THE RSFSR, AND THAT AIR POLLUTION IN SEVERAL CITIES EXCEEDS PERMITTED LEVELS,
CAUSING CHRONIC DISEASE. RESPONSIBLE MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS ABB INST30CTED TO EVALUATE THE
STATE OF PURIFICATION INSTALLATIONS TO PREVENT AIR AND WATER POLLUTION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE
JURISDICTIONS, AND TO ENSURE THAT INDUSTRIES OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "OCT 27, 1960 LAW ON
NATURE CONSERVATION IN THE F.SPSf.." THE RSFSR STATE CONSTRUCTION OFFICE (GOSTBOY) , THE MINISTRY
OF SOIL AND WATEK CONSERVATION AND IHE MINISTRY OF HEALTH ABE NOT TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION PLANS
OF NEW ENTERPRISES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PURIFICATION APPARATUS. THE RSFSR MINISTRY OF RIVEB
NAVIGATION IS TO INTROCOCE SEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION Of RIVEB WATEBS BY OIL OR DOMESTIC
WASTEWATER DISCHARGED FPOM BOATS.
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USSR
ISA/GENERAL
"DEC 19. 1969 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION
REPUBLICS." VEDOHOSTI VEKKHCVNOGO SOVETA SSSR, V. 32, N. 52 (1502).
EPA
RUSSIAN 12/2U/69 ?GS 716-720 IDI 01U85A
ALSC PF. 709-71C
WAT-P AIR 50LIC HASTE HOISE RADIATION PESTICIDES
STATE RESPONSIBILITY TO CONT80L FACTORS HABKFUL TO PUBLIC HEALTH IS ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 1
OF THIS LAW, ISSUED BY THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET. UNDER ARTICLE 18, HEALTH HAZARDS CAUSED BY
POLLUTION ARE TO 3E REGULATED BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE. ARTICLE 20 ESTABLISHES STATE
RESPONSIBILITY 10 PROVIDE OASIC URBAN SANITARY PEQUIREHENTS SUCH AS SEWAGE PURIFICATION
FACILITI-S ANC SANITARY PROTECTION ZONES IN TOWNS AND CITIES. AUTHORITY TO CONTROL POLLUTION OF
THE Air.. LANC OR WATER CY SOLID OR LIQUID WASTES FROM INEUSTRIAL OR OTHER ENTERPRISES IS
ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 21. CONSTRUCTION Ot INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES WITHOUT ADEQUATE
PURIFICATION FACILITIES IS FORBIDDEN. AUTHORITY TO HALT OPERATIONS AT POLLUTING ENTERPRISES AND
PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR POLLUTION DAMAGE ARE ESTABLISHED. OTHER PROVISIONS CONCERN CONTROL OF
NOISE (APTICLE 2U), PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF DRINKING VATE& SUPPLY (ARTICLE 25), AND PREVENTION
OF CONTAMINATION BY RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, POISONS, OR HIGHLY ACTIVE MATERIAL (ARTICLE 23).
LRA/GENEKAL
"JUL 25. 1971 LAW OF THE RSFSR (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC) ON PUBLIC HEALTH." SOVETSKAYA
YDSTITSIYA, N. 17, 1971.
EPA
RUSSIAN 09/00/71 PCS 3, 6-8 ID« 01U85E
WATER AIR SOLID WASTE NOISE RADIATION PESTICIDES
THIS LAB, ISSUED BY THE ESFSR SUPREME SOVIET, IS DERIVED FROM THE "DEC 19, 1969 PRINCIPLES OF
PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNICS REPUBLICS," ISSUED BY THE USSR SUPREHE SOVIET.
REGULATIONS ON POLLUTION IN THE RSFSR LAW CCESESFOND TO PROVISIONS OF THE USSR BODEL LEGISLATION.
ARTICLE 1 ESTABLISHES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY OP THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL FACTORS HARMFUL TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH. OTHER PROVISIONS CONCERN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE TO
CONTROL HAZARDS CAUSED BY POLLUTION (ARTICLE 22), REGULATION OF URBAN SANITARY AND SEHAGE
PURIFICATION FACILITIES (ARTICLE 2«) , COSTBOL OP INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION (ARTICLES 25 AND 26),
CONTROL OF NOISE (ARTICLE 31), PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF DRINKING WATER RESOURCES (ARTICLE 32),
AND PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION BY RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, POISONS 08 HIGHLY ACTIVE BATERIALS
(ARTICLE 37) .
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LRA/GENERAL
PACK 195
"SEP 20, 1972 DECREE ON MEASURES TO FURTHER IHPEOVE NATURE CONSERVATION AND PBOHOT
RATIONAL USE OP NATURAL RESOURCES." VEECHOSTI VERKHCVNCGO SOVETA SSSB, V. 35, N. 39.
EPA
3USSIAK 12/27/72 PCS 559-563 IDI OH66A
HATER AIR
IN THIS CEC3SS. THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF NEUTRALIZING HARMFUL EF-
FECTS OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND IS CRITICAL OF
FAILURES IN IMPLEMENTING REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES. THE USSP COUNCIL OF
MINISTERS IS INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF NATIONAL
ECONOMIC PLASHING. IT SHOULD REVISE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED LIABILITY OF
MIKISTnlES. DEPARTMENTS, INDUSTRIES AND PRIVATE CITIZENS FOR FAILURE TO OBSERVE ENVIRONMENTAL
LAWS; LEVELOFKiJNT AND INSTALLATION OF NEW TYPES OF WAT£R ANC AIR PURIFICATION APPARATUS.
INTRODUCTION Or HATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS AND MEASURES TO ECONOMIZE HATER USE; REVISION OF CITY
PLANNING STANDARDS TO ENSURE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT IN INDUSTRIAL CENTERS: EXPANSION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ^SEARCH, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF USSR IN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON THE
ENVIRONMENT. REPUBLIC COUNCILS OF MINISTERS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE TO ENFORCE LAWS.
LRA/GENERAL
"(uEC 29, 1972) RESOLUTION TO IMPROVE NATURE CONSERVATION AND PROMOTE RATIONAL USE
OF EESCU5CES." IZVESTIYA.
EPA
RUSSIAN 01/10/73 PCS 1 ID* 01486B
WAiEE AIR SOLID WASTE PESTICIDES
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ISSUED JOINTLY BY THE COMMUNIST PARTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE AND USSR COUNCIL
OF MINISTERS IN RESPONSE TO THE .SEP 20, 1972 DECREE OF THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET ON NATURE
CONSERVATION AND RATIONAL USE OF RESOURCES. IT IS OBSERVED THAT MANY MINISTRIES, AGENCIES AND
ENTERPRISES HAVE BEEN NEGLIGENT IN CONFRONTING ENVIEONBENTAL PROTECTION PROBLEMS. SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES OF VARIOUS USSR MINISTRIES CONCERNING POLLUTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PSOTECTION ARE DEFINED. REPUBLIC MINISTRIES ARE INSTRUCTED TO INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE
ENVIRONMENT. THE USSR HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL SERVICE IS TO ORGANIZE A NATIONWIDE SERVICE TO MONITOR
AND CONTROL LEVELS OF SOIL, AIR AND HATER POLLUTION. A SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COUNCIL OH
COMPLEX PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RATIONAL USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS TO BE
E5TABLISHEE. OFFICIAL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION APPEARS IN SOERANIYE POSTANOVLENIY PRAVITEL1STVA
SSSR, N. 2, 1973, P. 6.
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LRA/GEN2SAL
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196
"OCT 27, 1960 CBININAL CODE OF THE SSPSS, ARTICLE 233 (AMENDED BY HAY 21, 1970
EECREE Ct P.3FS3 SUPREME SOVIET)." GKHRANA PRIROtY.
ELINOV, V. :i.. EC. EPA
RUSSIAN OO/CO/71 ?r,S 298-299 ID* 01U87A
WATEP AIR
THIS AfcTICL£ 0? THE RSFSS CRIMINAL COD! SSTAfcL ISHES A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED A FINE 0.- 300
RUBLES AND ONE YiA3 IN JAIL FOR ANYONE RESPONSIBLE POP. POLLUTING BIVERS, LAKES OS CTHEB WATERS
WITH UNTREATED LKJUIi; WASTtS, GARBAGE OR REFUSE WHICH HAS CAUSED OR HAY CAUSE HAR9 TO HUMAN
HEALTH, AGfilCULTURAL PRODUCTION 03 FISH STOCKS. TO CAUSE AIR POLLUTION HAVING A HARMFUL EFFECT
CN HUMAN HEALTH IS PUNISHABLE BY THE SAHt PENALTY. PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH ACTIONS
RESULTING IN MATERIAL HARM TO HUNAN HEALTH Oh AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, OR CAUSING A MASS FISH
KILL SHALL BE IMPRISONED FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS.
L5A/NOISE
"JAN 3. 1960 DECP22 ON CONMISSICN FOR CCNTPCL OF NOISE AND HASBFUL EFFECTS OF VI-
BRATIONS." GIGIYENA I SANITAHIYA, V. 25, *. «.
EPA
RUSSIAN 01/00/60 PCS 12U-125 ID# 01U93A
THIS DECREE OF THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH ESTABLISHES THE COHKISSICN FOB CONTROL OP NOISE
AND HARMFUL EFFECTS OF VIBRATIONS AS A PERMANENT UNIT UNDER THE USSR STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE.
THE COMMISSION IS TO BE COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE MINISTRY OP HEALTH AND OTHER
DEPARTMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION IS TO COORDINATE RESEARCH ON MEASURES FOB CONTROLLING
NOISE AND VIBRATIONS. IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTING TRENDS OF RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT VABIOUS
INSTITUTIONS, FOR DEVELOPING PRACTICAL PROPOSALS ON METHCDS OF COHBATTING NOISE AND VIBRATIONS,
AND FOR APPROVING PROJECTS DESIGNED TO CONTROL NOISE AND VIBRATIONS. THE COMMISSION HAS
AUTHORITY TO INSURE STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NOISE AND VIBRATION LEVELS. 08GANIZATIONAL
AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OP COMMISSION IS DEFINED. EARLIER DECREES ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION
CN NOISL WITH LIMITED AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE REPEALED.
LFA/NOISt
"JUN 26, 1965 STANDARDS ON PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS IN DWELLINGS AND RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS." GIGIYENA I SANITARIYA, V. 31, N. «.
EFA
RUSSIAN 04/00/66 PCS 118-123 . IDI 01U93B
IN THESE STANDARDS, THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH ESTABLISHES MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS
FOR DUELLINGS, AREAS ADJACENT TO DWELLINGS ANC FECREATION ABEAS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
PRECISE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ARE GIVEN ON PROCEDURES FUR MEASURING NOISE LEVELS AND EVALUATING
SUCH MEASUREMENTS IN TERMS OF MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS. MEASURES FOB PREVENTING
EXCESSIVE NOISE WITHIN DWELLINGS AND IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS ARE OUTLINED. THE OBLIGATION OF
CITI-iEHS HCT TO CSinTE :iOi3Y DISTjH SASCE5 IS .=.SiTEF-ATEE. MCIE2 STANDARDS OF AUG 25, 1560 A?.£
REPEALED.
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197
USSP
LRA/HOISE
"NOV 22. 1973 DECREE ON MiASORES TO PECUCE NOISE AT INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND IN
THE EVERYDAY ENVIRONMENT. IZVESTIYA, NOV 22, 1973. P. 3.
EPA
RUSSIAN 11/2^/73 FGS 3 IDI 016U3A
UNDER THIS DECREE, THE USSR flINISTRY OF HEALTH IS TO ENSURE THAT NOISE CONTEOL HEASUFES ARE
INTRODUCED AND ENFORCED AT INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES, IN CITIES AND POPULATE: AREAS, AND BY OTHER
MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOB VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY.
THE RAILROAD, RIVER TRANSPORT, MERCHANT MARINE, AND CIVIL AVIATION MINISTRIES ARE.TO REVISE NCISB
STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENT NOISE-CONTROL MEASURES. WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON REDUCING NOISE
LEVELS IN POPULATED ARSAS AT MIGHT. MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE STANDARDS ARE TO BE STRICTLY ENFORCED
UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE USSR MINISTRY OK INTERNAL AFFAIRS. THE STATE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS
IS TO MONITOR THt INTRODUCTION OF NOICt-CONTROL TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE STANDARDS
AT INDUSTRIES ENGAGED IN PHODUCTION-LIHl WORK. PRODUCTION OF SOUNDPROOFING MATERIALS AND
EARPLUGS IS TO faE INCREASED. ALL MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS MUST DEVELOP ANC IMPLEMENT
MEASURES TC FURTHER KEDUCE NOISE CAUSED BY TECHNOLOGY BY 1975.
LnA/HADIATION
"JOL 15, 19b1 REGULATIONS ON PROTECTION Of SURFACE WATERS FROM POLLUTION BY
HASTE-WATER." OKHRANA PRI30DY.
BLINOV, V. M.. ED. EPA
RUSSIAN OC/00/71 PGS 302-310 ID# 01«79A
THESE REGULATIONS HERE ISSUED BY THE USSF. MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF SURFACE
WATER USED FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY, RECREATION OR COMMERCIAL FISHING. IN SECTION I, GENERAL
ANTIPOLLUTION PROVISIONS ARE ESTABLISHED. "POLLUTED" WATER IS DEFINED AS THAT BHICH HAS BECOME
ONFIT FOR ONE OR SBVE3AL TYPES OF WATER USE DUE TO ACTIVITIES OF INDUSTRY OB THE POPULATION. IT
IS PROHIBITED TO ALLOW SEEPAGE OF POLLUTANTS INTO WATERS FROM PIPELINES OR SHIPS, TO DISCHARGE
NONDEGF.ADABLE OR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES INTO LAKES, PONDS OB RESEBVOIBS, AND TO DISCHARGE ANY
LIQUID WASTES WHICH CAN BE PURIFIED BY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FACILITIES. PERMITS TO DISCHARGE
WASTEWATEB ARE TO BE EVALUATED IN TERMS OF COMPLEX REGIONAL WATEB DSE ANC RENEWED EVEEY THREE
YEARS. REMAINING SECTIONS INCLUDE DETAILED PROVISIONS ON PORITY STANDARDS FOR WATER USED IN
DOMESTIC SUPPLY OR CCMMEF.CIAL FISHING, CONTEOL OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF HATER,
CONDITIONS FOR DI5CKA3GING WASTEk'ATER, AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THESE REGULATIONS.
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LRA/RADIATION
198
"JUN 25, 1960 REGULATIONS ON DORK WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ARE SODPCES OF
IONIZING RADIATION." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 13.
MORIC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CONP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/62 PCS 559-593 ID* 01U90A
WATER AIR
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY TiiR Hf.SR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, ESTABLISH RESPONSIBILITY OP HEALTH
AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT CONDITION.! AT ENTERPRISES USING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES PRESENT NO
HAZARD TO WORKERS, THE GENERAL POPULATION OR THE ENVIRONMENT. SUCH SHTEBPRISES RUST BE INSPECTED
PERIODICALLY BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES AND ISSUED LICENSES TO OPERATE, SUBJECT TO BENEWAL EVERY THREE
YEARS. PLANS FOR DESIGN OF NEW ENTERPRISES OR RENOVATION OF OLD ONES RUST BE APPROVED.
TECHNICAL REgUIRESENTS ABE ESTABLISHED ON SELECTION OF SUES, SANITARY PROTECTION ZONES,
STRUCTURAL STANDARDS AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES AT ENTERPRISES USING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, ON
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OB RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, AND ON PROCEDURES FOB WO P. KING WITH VARIOUS
TYPES OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL CONTABINATION. SECTION 10 HAS BEEN
MODIFIED BY THE JUN 12, 196U REGULATIONS ON COLLECTION, H2HOVAL AND BURIAL OF RADIOACTIVE
fcASTES. ANNEX 2, ON HAXIHDK LEVELS OF IONIZING RADIATIONS, MAS REPLACED ON A'JG 25,1969.
LF.A/RADIATION
"HAY 31, 1963 REGULATIONS ON WORK KITH NATURAL RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN THE RARE
KETAL INDUSTRY." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WORLE HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COHP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS U95-U96 ID» 01U90B
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, APPLY TO INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND
RESEARCH INSTITUTES INVOLVED It.1 EXTRACTION OR PROCESSING OF MINERALS CONTAINING THORIUH AND
URANIUM. WORK WITH ORES, CONCENTRATES AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS CONTAINING THORIUM OR ORANIUM IS
10 BE REGULATED AS WORK WITH UNSEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCES USDER THE JUN 25, 1960 REGULATIONS ON .
WORK WITH RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE STIPULATED ON iOBKING CONDITIONS
AND NAXinUH PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF RADIOACTIVITY IN THE AIR AT ENTERPRISES. REGULATIONS
ARE INCLUDED ON PROCEDURES FOE*TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OP RADIOACTIVE ORES, RATER SUPPLY AND
DRAINAGE AT ENTERPRISES, AND COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES WITHOUT ENDANGERING
THE ENVIRONMENT OR PUBLIC HEALTH.
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199
USSR
LPA/HADIATION
"JUN 12, 1964 REGULATIONS ON COLLECTION. REMOVAL AND BUHIAL OF RADIOACTIVE BASTES.
INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 20.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZAIION, COUP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/69 PGS 196 IDI 01U90C
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, ABEND SECTION 10 OF THE JDH 25.
1960 REGULATIONS ON WOBK WITH RADIOACTIVE SULSTANCES, INCREASING CONTROL OVEfi PROCEDURES FOR
COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND BURIAL OP SOLID AND LIQUID RADIOACTIVE HASTES. A BOARD INCLUDING
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEAlTr AUTHORITY IS F.STALISHED TO REMOVE PROCEDURES FOB PREVENTING HAZARDS
TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR THE ESVIfC.VTENT AT 6UUIAL SITriS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTES AND TO ISSUE PE83ITS
TO OPERATE. THESE REGULATIONS ALSO MODIFY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ON LOCATION AND OPEBATION OF
CENTERS FOR BURIAL OF aACICACtlVE HASTES, COLLECTION, TEMPORARY STOBAGE, REMOVAL AND TRANSPORT
OF .RADIOACTIVE HASTES, PROCE3UBES FOR BURIAL CF RADIOACTIVE HASTES, METHODS FOR CONTROLLING
ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION, AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKERS INVOLVED IN DISPOSAL CF RADIOACTIVE
WASTES.
LRA/RADIATICN
"AUG 25, 1969 RADIATION SAFETY STANDARDS." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG., V. 22.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCMP. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/71 PGS 190-200 IDI 01V90D
THESE STANDARDS, ISSUEE 5Y THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, REPLACE STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM SAFE
DOSES OF IONIZING RADIATION STIPULATED IN ANNEX 2 OF JUN 25, 1960 REGULATIONS ON KOBK HITH
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES. MAXIMUM RADIATION DOSE LEVELS AR£ ESTABLISHED FOR WORKERS HANDLING
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, FOB INDIVIDUALS NOT INVOLVED IN KANELING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, AND FOR
THE POPULATION AS A WHOLE. EXPOSURE CAUSED BY NATURAL BACKGROUND RADIATION OR RECEIVED DURING
MEDICAL TREATMENT IS NOT INCLUDED IS DOSE LEVELS FIXED BY THESE STANDARDS. HOHEVEP, IT IS NOTED
THAT X-RAY EXPOSURE REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE GENETIC DOSE RECEIVED EY THE DHOLE
POPULATION AND SHOULD B£ RtSTFICTED. PROCEDURES ARE ESTABLISHED TO DETERMINE DOES RECEIVED BY
INDIVIDUALS OR THE GENERAL POPULATION IN CASES OF EXPOSURE TO RADIATION. IN EVENT OF EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURE OF SEGMENTS OP THE POPULATION, HEALTH AUTHORITIES MUST IMPLEMENT NECESSARY PREVENTIVE
MEASURES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
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200
usss
LEA/SOLID hASTE
"MAE Id, 1961 REGULATIONS ON UBBAN SANITATION." GIGIYENA I SANITABIYA. V. 27.
EPA
RUSSIAN 01/00/62 PCS 115-119 ID* 01491A
WATEB RADIATION
IN THESE REGULATIONS, IHZ USSR MINISTRY CF HEALTH ESTABLISHES GUIDELINES FOR URBAN SANITATION
SERVICES IN THE SOVIET UNIC!!. THE URBAN SANITATION SERVICES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOP. COLLECTION,
REMOVAL AND SANITARY DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE AND BOILER ASHES FROM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY
BUILDINGS, REFUSE AND S01IC WASTES FBCfl INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND OTHEB ENTERPRISES, BASTEWATER
F5CM felllLDINGS NOT CONNECTED WITH SEWAGt SYSTEM, AND OTHER TYPES OF REFUSE COLLECTED AROUND THE
CITY. ORGANIZATIONAL ANC ADKINISTBATIVE GUIDELINES FOR UBBAN SANITARY SEBVICES ARE DEFINED.
DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ABE STIPULATED ON PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION, REROVAL AND SANITABY
DISPOSAL OF VARIOUS TYPES OF LIQUID AND SOLID WASTES WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE SANITARY QUALITY OF
THE ENVIRONMENT OR THE PUBLIC HEALTH. REGULATIONS 39 ANC 40 DEAL WITH PREVENTING POLLUTION OP
SUBTERRANEAN WATER RESOURCES AND RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Lr.A/SSLID S.ASTE
"DEC 13, 1968 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS."
OKHRANA PRIRODY.
BLINOV, V. M., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 34-52 ID* 01492A
WATER
THE PRINCIPLE OF STATE OWNERSHIP OF THE LAND, WHICH PROVIDES THE BASIS FOB REGULATING 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 THEY
ARE USING IT AND TO EMPLOY EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE LAND BY SOLID WASTES OR
WASTEWATER. OTHER PROVISIONS CONCERN PRINCIPLES OF LAND USE, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OP LAND
USERS, PROCEDURES FOR REVOKING THE SIGHT OF LAND USE, AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR REGULATING
LAND USE BY AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, MINING AND INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES, AND BEGULATING LAND USE
IN POPULATED AREAS.
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LSA/SOLID WASTE
PAGE 201
"HAY 1<4, 1970 DECREE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON STATE CONTROL OF LAND USB."
OKHfANA FRIGODY.
BLINOV, V. n., EC. EPA
3USSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 72-78 IDI 01U92B
WATER
THIS DECREE OF THE U5S? COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ESTABLISHES THE AUTHORITY OF C2STAIN ALL-'JNION
REPUBLIC, REGIONAL AND MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT TO HEGULATB VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LAND
USE UNDER THE DEC 13, 1968 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS. THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE OF THE 'JSSR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE IS HADE RESPONSIBLE FOP SUPERVISION
MEASURES BY NON-AGRICULTOF.AL ESTABLISHMENTS, INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT POLLUTION
C? THE LANE WITH INDUSTRIAL SCLIC HASTEl-i OR HASTEWATER, AND TO REGULATE ACTIVITIES HARMFUL TO THE
I AND ASSOCIATED WITH COSSTPCC: IOS, HININi: AM OTHER ENTE5ERISES. FINES MAY BE LEVIED BY
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE A3AISS7 VIOLAT'JHS UNDER THE I1AY 11*, 1970 DECREE ON ADMINISTRATIVE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION OF LAND LAW.
LP.A/SOLID HASTE
"MAY 1U. 1J70 JECR5E ON ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION OF LAND LAW."
OKHFANA FEIRODY.
BLINOV, V. :1.. ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 71-72 ID* 01H92C
WATEr.
THIS DECREE OF THE USS? 50PREHE SOVIET ESTABLISHES ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR CERTAIN
VIOLATIONS OF THE DEC 13, 1966 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS.
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR POLLUTION OF AGRICULTURAL OR OTHER LANDS WITH INDUSTRIAL OR OTHER SOLID
HASTES OR NASTEWAIER ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF 100 RUBLES. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES HAY BE LEVIED
IN CASES WHERE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ARE NOT BROUGHT. FINES ARE 10 BE LEVIED BY ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMISSIONS 01 REGIONAL OR MUNICIPAL COUNCILS OF WORKERS' DEPUTIES OH THE BASIS OF INFORMATION
GATHERED BY AUTHORIZED AGEVT3 OF THE USSR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE.
LRA/SOLID HASTE
"JUL 1, 1970 LAND CODE Or THE P.SFSH (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC)."
BLINOV, V. «.. ED.
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 53-55, 60
WATER
OKHRANA PRISODY.
EPA
ID* 01492D
THE RSFSR LAND CODE IS DSfilVED FROM THE-DEC 13, 1960 PRINCIPLES OF LAND LEGISLATION OF THE
USSS AND UNION REPUBLICS. THE PRINCIPLE OF SOLITARY STATE OWNERSHIP OF LAND IS ESTABLISHED IN
A3TICLE 3. AKTICL£ 27 REC'JIP.ZS LAND USERS IN TliE FSFSP TO EMPLOY MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION
OF THE LAN: 3* SOLID BASTES OP WASTEWATES. AS:ICLS 2J yc.ui3s INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND OTHER
ESTABLISHMENTS FROil POLLUTING AGRICULTURAL LAND OR OTHER LANDS BITH SOLID WASTES OR SEHAGE WATER.
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LHA/HATH3
PAGE 202
PREVINTICN OF OIL POLLUTION IN OCEANS
NUNUPAfiOV S.H.
RUSSIAN
ALSO ST
00/00/71 ?GS 16t*
EPA
IDI 00168A
THE BOOK DISCUSSES REASONS FOR OCEAN POLLUTION AS A PESULT CF TRANSPORT OPERATIONS AND
»AYS TO DECREASE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF THIS :-OLLUTION OS NATUHE AND NAN. A SDBVEY IE GIVEN OF
BASIC INTERNATIONAL AND USSR LEGISLATION FOB PREVENTION OF OIL POLLUTION.
PRACTICAL METHODS APPLIED IN THE USSR POP 3EC3EASING THE PROBABILITY OF ACCIDENTAL
SPILLAGE OF CIL AND FO? PROHIBITING THE CHJ1PING OF OIL-POLLUTED HATER INTO THE OCEAN ARE
PRESENTED. THESE ARE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE HOST EFFECTIVE ARBANGEBBNTS AND DEVICES FOB
LOCALIZING OIL SPILLS, IHEIR REMOVAL, CONSTRUCTIONS FOR UNLOADING TANKERS, AND PURIFICATION.
L3A/HATER
DEC 10, 1972 BASIC PRINCIPES OF WATER LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS.
EPA
ENGLISH 1^/10/72 ?GS 1-3U ID» 005I48A .
BASIC EaiNCIPLiiS OF SOVIET WATER LAM AEE I3TABLISHED WITHOUT REFERENCE TC DETAILS. THE
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION IS TO ENSUFE EFFICIENT, SCIENTIFICALLY VALID OSE OF HATER
PESOURCES SO AS TO PREVENT DEPLETION AND TO IKPBOVE OVERALL QUALITY. THE USSR IS BESPONSIBLE FOR
FORMULATION OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF HATER LEGISLATION AND THE UNION REPUBLICS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION. PRIORITY IS GENERALLY GIVEN TO POTABLE AND DOMESTIC HATER BEQUIBEMENTS BEFORE NEH
DEMANDS ON HATER RESOURCES ARE APPROVED. NEH PROJECTS MUST HAVE POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES AND
CANNOT OVEETAX HATEF. RESOURCES. CONSTRUCTIONS IN HATER AREAS AFFECTING HATER QUALITY MUST BE
APPROVED BY HATER CONTROL AUTHORITIES. USE OF SANITARY GROUND HATE? IS GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO
DRINKING AND DOMESTIC NEEDS. AGRICULTURAL USE OF HATER IS REGULATED BY AGRICULTURAL AUTHORITIES
UNDER THE GUI-DANCE OF HATER CONTROL AUTHCRITIES.
LRA/UATER
"DEC 10, 1970 PRINCIPLES OF WATER LEGISLATION OF THE USSR AND UNION REPUBLICS."
VEDCHOSTI VERKHOVNOGO SOVETA SSSR, V. 33, 3. 50 {1552).
EPA
RUSSIAN 12/16/70 ?GS 706-723 IDt 005488
THIS IS THE RUSSIAN TEXT OF THE USSR KATE? LAW, ISSUED BY THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET, WHICH IS
TC BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SEP 1, 1971. AN ABSTRACT OF THE ENGLISH TEXT OF THIS LA» APPEARS UNDER ID
N. 005U8A. AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION APPEARS IN Ii:E BOOK BY IRVING FOX, WATER RESOURCES LAB AND
POLICY IN THE SOVIET UNION, MADISON, 1971, F. 221.
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USSR
L3A/WATBF.
PACE 203
"AIIG 12. 1971 DECREE TO IMPLEMENT THE PRINCIPLES OF HATER LEGISLATION OP THE USSB
AND UNION REPUBLICS." SOVETSKAYA YUSTITSIYA, N. 20, 1971.
EPA
PUSSIAN 10/00/71 PCS 25 ID* 005U8C
THIS DECREE. ISSUED BY THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET, ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE
KEH UATEP LA«, "DEC 10, 1970 PRINCIPLED OF WATER LEGISLATION OF THE USSB AND UNION REPUBLICS,"
WHICH IS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SEP 1. 1471. HATER LAWS OF THE VARIOUS REPUBLICS WHICH DO NOT
CONTRADICT THE PROVISIONS OF THE "DEI. 10, 1970 PRINCIPLES" REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE? ARE
.REVISED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ALL-UNION LAW. AGREEMENTS ON HATER USE AND DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE
WHICH WERE ENTiSSJ INTO BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE NEK LAW BUST BE REVISED IN ACCORDANCE
HITK THt "DEC 10, 1970 PRINCIPLES" IP THEY VIOLATE ITS PROVISIONS.
LP.A/KATES
(JUN 30, 1972) WATER CODE OF THE RSFSR (OFFICIAL TEXT:
SOVETA RSFSP. .1. 27, 1972, ITEM 692).
RSFSR MINISTRY OP JUSTICE
RUSSIAN 00/00/72 PCS 1-5«
VEDOHOSTI VERKHOVNOGO
EPA
ID* 00548D
THE BSFSR (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC) WATER CODE IS DERIVED FROM THE "DEC 10, 1970 PRINCIPLES OF WATER
LEGISLATION OF THE USSB ANC UNION REPUBLICS." THIS ACI IMPLEMENTS PROVISIONS OF ALL-UNION LAW IN
THE RSFSR, PROVIDING GUIDELINES ON WATER USE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCING HATER LAW. IN
SECTION I, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALL-UNION AND RSFSR LAW IS ESTABLISHED AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF REGIONAL AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS UNDER RSFSR LAW ARE DEFINED. SECTION II DEALS WITH ASPECTS
OF WATER USE, INCLUDING HATER USE PRIORITIES, PROCEDURES &NC CONDITIONS OP WATER USE, PIGB'iS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF WATER USERS, CONDITIONS FOR REVOKING THE RIGHT OP HATER USE AND GUIDELINES
FOR RESOLVING QUESTIONS ON WAT£B USE. MEASURES TO PREVENT HATER POLLUTION AND EXHAUSTION OF
WATER RESOURCES ARE OUTLINED IN SECTION III. REMAINING SECTIONS DEAL WITH THE BOLE OF THE
STATE IN WATER MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION OF HATER LAW. AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
APPEARS IN SOVIET STATUTES AND DECISIONS, V. 9, N. 2, HIHTER 1972-1973, P. 129.
LBA/WAT3R
"FEB 26. 1958 DECREE ON SUPPLEMENTARY MEASURES TO ELIMINATE POLLUTION AND IMPROVE
CONSERVATION OF HATER RESOURCES." SISTEMATICHESKOYE SCERANIYS ZAKONCV RSPSR, V. 8.
EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/68 PCS 294 ID* 01473A
THIS DECREE OF THE RSFSB (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC! COUNCIL OF MINISTERS HAKES THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
E2SPONSIELE FO?. ESTABLISHING CONTROL OVER SANITARY PROTECTION OF H6TER RESOURCES. REGIONAL
COUNCILS 05 MINISTERS AND LOCAL iDHINISTRATIVE ERANCHES OF GOVERNMENT ARE INSTBDCTED TO ESTABLISH
FSOGHA.1S TO REDUC2 DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATES, IMPROVE DESIGN OF ANTI-POLLUTION INSTALLATIONS.
ENSURE CONSTRUCTION OF ADEQUATE PURIFICATION FACILITIES AND TRAIN PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THEM.
INDUSTPIES A5E TO ESTABLISH SYSTEMATIC LABORATORY aCNITOEING OF OPERATION OF PU3IFICATION
PLANTS.
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LRA/WATBR
"SEP ", 1459 DECREH ON STRENGTHENING STATE CONTROL OVER USE OF UNDERGROUND HfcTBB
AND NEASUPES FOR ITS CONSERVATION." OKHRANA PRIRODY.
CLFNOV, V. H.. EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 262-28« ID* OH47UA
THIS DECREE 0? THE USSR COUNCIL 0? MINISTERS ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FCH AUTHORIZING
CONSTPUCT10N OF PUMPING STATIONS ASD .ELLS TO UTILIZE SUBTERRANEAN HATER ?.ESOUF.CES. THE U53S
MINISTRY OF GEOLOGY AND MISSHAL CONSERVATION AND THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ADMINISTERING USE OF SUBTE23ANEAN WATEF5 AND DEVELOPING PROCEDURES TO PROTECT THEM FF.C!! POLLUTION
CR EXHAUSTION. CORRESPONDING MINISTRIES AND CEPAPTKENTS AT REPUBLIC AND LOCAL LEVELS OF
GOVERNMENT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IHPL-9BN7ING SUCH PROCEDURES. DRILLING OF FILTEF EOKES FOR
DISCHARGE OF WA5TSWATER IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION TO BE GRANTED ONLY HHEN THERE
IS NO THREAT C~ POLLUTING GROUND MATE? FIT FC? DOMESTIC SUPPLY. LOCAL .AGENCIES OF THE STATE
SANITARY INSPECTORATE' ARE AUTH03IZE; 10 ESTAUUSH SAI.'ITAHY PROTECTION ZONES AROUND 3CURCES OF
DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY. REPUBLIC COUNCILS OP MINISTERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO
INSURE THAT EXISTING INTAKE WELLS, PUMPING STATIONS AND FILTER BORES MEET REQUIREMENTS.
LRA/WATEBi
"APR 18, 1960 REGULATIONS ON PROCEDURES FOR USE AND CONSERVATION OF SUBTERRANEAN
WATER RESOURCES IN THE USSR." OKHSANA PRIROCY.
BLINOV, V. M.. EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/OCY71 PGS 311-315 ID* 01U7UB
THESE REGULATIONS, ISSUED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL CONSERVATION, ESTABLISH
GUIDELINES ON UTILIZATION AND. CONSERVATION OF SUBTERRANEAN HATER RESOURCES WHICH ARE TO BE
OBSERVED BY ALL INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL OR OTHER ENTERPRISES. IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE
REGULATIONS IS TO BE COORDINATED BY THE USSR MINISTRY OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL CONSERVATION AND THE
USSR MINISTRY OF H2ALTH. IN PART I OF THESE REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF UNDERGROUND
WATER RESOURCES STIPULATED IN THE SEP ", 1959 DECREE OP THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ARE
EXTENDED. PART II CONTAINS DETAILED PROVISIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION CR EXHAUSTION
OF UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES. RESPONSIBILITY OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT AT THE
ALL-UNION REPUBLIC, REGIONAL AND MUNICIPAL LEVELS FOB MONITORING THE USE AND CONSERVATION OF
SUBTERRANEAN WATiiR, AND ENFORCING THESE REGULATIONS IS ESTABLISHED IN PART III.
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205
"SEP 13, 1965 DECREE TO IMPROVE THE USE AND PROMOTE CONSZBVATION OF UNDERGROUND
WATEr. IN THE RSFSR." SISTEMATICHESKCYE SOBRANIYE ZAKONOV BSPSB, V. 8.
EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/68 PGS 309-310 ID» 01U7UC
IN THIS DECREE, THE RSFSB (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC) COUNCIL OF MINISTERS INSTRUCTS THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH, THE STATE COMMITTEE ON IRRIGATION AND HATE?. MANAGEMENT (GOSZEHVODKHOZ), AND
ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT AT REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS TO ESTABLISH STRICT CONTBOL
CVER 7!!£ SANITARY STATE OF SUBTERRANEAN HATER TO PBEVBNT POLLUTION BY HASTEHATER. THE STATE
C0.1MITT EE FOB INDUSTRIAL TEOLOSY AND THE STATE COMMITTEE OK IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT APE
PEEPONSIELE FOB ADMINISTRATION OF THIS DECREE.
LP.A/WATER
"APR 22, 1960 DECREE ON REASUBES TO REGULATE THE USE AND IMPROVE CONSERVATION OF
HATES RESOURCES IN THE USSR." OKKRANA PFI20DY.
3LINOV, V. H., EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 279-281 IDI 01U75A
THIS DECREE OF THE USSfi COUNCIL OF MINISTERS INSTRUCTS REPUBLIC COUNCILS OF KINISTERS TO OS
GANIZE REGULATORY AGENCIES TO SUPERVISE USE OF SURFACE AND SUBTERRANEAN HATER RESOURCES IN THE
VARIOUS REPUBLICS, TO IMPLEMENT ANTI-POLLUTION PROGRAMS, 10 KEEP RECORDS ON HATER USE AND ON
POLLUTION LEVELS, TO DEVELOP STANDARDS ON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AT ENTERPRISES
USING HATER RESOURCES, AND TO ESTABLISH AGREEMENTS HITH NEIGHBORING REPUBLICS ON MUTUAL HATES
PROBLEMS. CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF ENTERPRISES DISCHARGING WASTEUATE3 WITHOUT ADEQUATE
PURIFICATION FACILITIES IS FORBIDDEN. PURIFICATION FACILITIES HOST BE COMPLETED AND CERTIFIED
BY THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE BEFORE NEW PLANTS 3EGIN OPERATING. REPUBLIC COUNCILS Of
MINISTERS MUST ALLOCATE FUNDS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF iHE FIVE-YEAR-PLANS TO IHFLEflENT ANTI-POLLUTION
MEASURES. IN HATER PROTECTION ZONES, VEGETATION GROWTH MUST BE MAINTAINED AND EXCESSIVE
LUMBERING IS FORBIDDEN. THE USSR HINISTFY OF GEOLOGY IS TO MONITOR QUALITY OF UNDERGBOUND HATER.
LRA/HATEF.
"SEP 23, 1968 DECREE ON MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE CASPIAN SEA." OKHRAN
PBIRODY.
BLINOV, V. M., ED. • EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 286-292 ID« 01<»75B
THIS DECREE. ISSUED BY IKE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES, DEFINES NE4SUF.2S TO PREVElil POLLUTION
C:-' T!!E CASPIAN 3Y HASTEHATE?. AND OIL PRODUCTS DISCHARGED PRIHARILY BY THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY, THE
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND VESSEL; OPERATING ON THE SEA AND RIVERS FEEDING IT. A BAN Oli ENTERPRISES
CPIS.MING i'UHOUT ADEQUATE PURIFICATION FACILITIES IS TO EE STRICTLY ENFORCED. THZ USSR
MINISTRY OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY IS INSTRUCTED SOT TO APPSOvE T3E DRILLING OF SEH 30BEHOL2S IB
THE CASPIAN KEGIOS UNLESS ADEQUATE MEASURES TO PREVENT OIL POLLUTION OF THE Sea ARE IHPLEHEHTED.
DISCHARGE CF CHEMICALLY TREATED CLAY 05 EORTAS IKTC TEE SEA IS TO BE HALT2D SY J4N 1, 1970.
MEASs OF PUHPING SASIEHiTi?. BACK INTO LOSE?. STRATA WITHOOI ESDASGERISG SAHIIA3Y SUBTE?.?ASEAN
S.\TES RESOURCES A3S TO BE £JCPi.C?.£D. ADDITIONAL HASTE ?3?.IF!CiI!0 • PLiSTS ASOUND TtiE CITY 0.' 3AKO
ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED DOSING THE 1971-1975 FIVE-YEAR PLAN. ALL VESSELS OPERATING OH THE CASPIAN
SEA ARE TO BE EQUIPPED BY 1970 KITH FACILITIES TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF HASTEHATER OH OIL.
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"JAN 21."1969 JECREE OF MEASURES FOB CONSERVATION AMI RATIONAL USE OF NATURAL
COMPLEXES IN THE LAKE BAYKAL BASIN." OKHBANA P8IBOUY.
ELINOV, V. H., EC. EPA
RUSSIAN OO/OC/71 FGS 293-2'J'* IDI 01U75C
AIP
TiilS CECREE OP THE USS3 COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES E5TAULISKES A WATER CONSERVATION ZONE AFOUND
LAKE BAYKAL WITH SPECIAL CONTROLS OVER THE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURES IN THfi AREA. THi USSR MINISTRY C-F SCIL AND HATER CONSERVATION AND THE RSPSB COUNCIL
OF MINISTERS ARE TO SUPERVISE A SYSTEMATIC POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM. THE RSFSR COUNCIL OF
KINISTEFS IS INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ITS Pr.CiGFAfi CF CONSTRUCTING ADEQUATE PURIFICATION FACILITIES
10 PREVENT DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED INDUSTFIAL OR -UOKiiSTIC HASTEWATEB INTO THE LAKE BY THE END OF
1970. PUZTjF1CATION FACILITIES ARE' TO BE CORFLETZD AT THE BAYKAL CELLULOSE PLANT BY THE END OF
1969. EXPANSION US ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRIES WHICH CANNOT PREVENT ADDITIONAL WATER OR AIR
POLLUTION IS PROHIBITED. ADMINISTRATORS ABE KADE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING
POLLUTION CONTROLS. THE STATE HYDROMETECr.OLOGICAL SERVICE AND THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH ARE TO
INCREASE CONTROL OVER SANITA5Y QUALITY OF WATI5 FEEDING LAKl BAYKAL.
LRA/WATEH
"AUG 6, 1960 DECREE ON MEASURES TO REGULATE USt AND IMPROVE CONSERVATION OF WATE3
RESOURCES IN THE BSFSE." SISTEMATICHESKCYZ SOtRANIYE ZAKCNC7 RSFSB, V. 8.
EPA
BUSSIAN OO/CO/68 PCS 295-296 IDt 01U75D
THIS DECREE OF THE RSFSR (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC) COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ESTABLISHES RESPONSIBILITY
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE APR 22, 1960 DEC?EE OK MEASURES TO REGULATE USE AND IMPROVE CONSERVATION OF
WATER RESOURCES IN THE USSR ISSUED BY THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS. ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCHES OF
GOVERNMENT AT REPUBLIC, REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS ARE INSTRUCTED TO ALLOCATE FUNDS ANC PROVIDE
MATERIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE UTILIZATION AND PREVENT POLLUTION OP HATER
RESOURCES IN THE RSFSR. OPERATING INDUSTRIES APE FORBIDDEN TO INCREASE AMOUNTS OF WASTEWATE3
DISCHARGED UNLESS AVAILABLE PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN FULLY EXPLOITED. NED INDUSTRIES
ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BEGIN OPERATING UNTIL A E-PfiCPSIATE POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES HAVE BEEN
INSTALLED ANt CERTIFIED BY THE STATE SANIIAFY INSPECTORATE. BONUSES KILL BE AWARDED TO
ENTERPRISES WHICH COMPLETE INSTALLATION Cf PURIFICATION FACILITIES ON SCHEDULE.
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PAGE 201
"AUG 28, 1963 DECREE ON MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION BY UNTREATED WASTEHWEH CF
THE HOSCCW r.IVER AND OTHER WATEH KESOURCES IN MOSCOW OBLAST." SIST. SOB. ZAKONOV HSFSR, V. 8.
EPA
RUSSIA:! 00/00/68 PUS 297-299 IDI 01«75E
SOLID «r.3T£
THIS DiCfiti 0? TH2 F.SFS8 (RUSSIAN HEPUBLIC) COUKCIL CF MINISTERS ESTABLISH-5 SPECIFIC
MEASURES TO PB2V£tfr POLLUTION OF SUBPACE HATERS IU THE MCSCCM BIVEB BASIN. KOSCOS CITY AND
MOSCOW OBLAST ASSSCIiio BESPONSIBLE FOR IHPLEMESTING POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES ARE INSTRUCTED TO
ENFORCE WITHOUT EXCEPTION THE AP5 22, I960 DECREE OF THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PROHIBITING
THE OPERATION 0? POTENTIALLY POLLUTING ENTEREFISES WTTHOUT ADEQUATE SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
TO ENSURE PUF.ITY V.JD SANITARY SAFETY OF THESE WATtPS. VESSELS OPERATING ON THESE WATERS ARE
FCF.BIODEN TO D'JNP itFUSE, KAjTEKATER OF. OIL PRODUCTS INTO THE RIVER. SLUDGE EXTRACTED FROM THE
FIVEE BEDS SHALL 3E UNLOADED ONLY AT DESIGNATED PLACES. (SIMILAR LAWS ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF VARIOUS RIVER BASINS IN THE BSFSR HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY THE COUNCIL OF
MINISTERS.)
LRA/WATBn
"SEP 9, 1963 DECREE ON MEASURES TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE OB-IRTYSHSKIY KIVER
BASIN WITH UNTr-.iATKD WASTEWATE9." OKHRANA PRIRODY.
ELINOV, V. M., EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 297-298 ID* 01U75F
THIS DECREE OF THE RUSSIAN REPUBLIC COUNCIL OF MINISTERS INSTRUCTS RESPONSIBLE MINISTRIES AND
BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TO STRICTLY OBSERVE THE APS 22, 1960 DECREE OF THE USSR COUNCIL OF
MINISTERS WHICH PROHIBITS CONSTRUCTION OF. OPERATION OF ENTERPRISES DUMPING BASTEWATER WITHOUT
ADEQUATE PURIFICATION FACILITIES. IT ALSO INSTRUCTS THE FUSSIAN REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF RIVER
NAVIGATION AND OTHER MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS OPERATING SHIPS ON BIVEBS OF THE OB-IBTYSHSKIY
BASIN TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF REFUSE, SEWAGE OR WASTEWATE3 CONTAINING OIL PRODUCTS INTO THE BIV2B
FROM SHIPS. THIS REGULATION IS TO BE ENFORCED BY THE RUSSIAN REPUBLIC STATE COMMITTEE ON WATER
MANAGEMENT.
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PAGE 208
"Sir 18, 1965 DECREE ON INSUFFICIENCY IN CONSTRUCTION OF APP&HATUS FOR PURIPICATIO
OF INDOSTSIAL WASTEWATEH AND ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS." SIST. SOB. ZAKOHOV RSFSR, V. 8.
EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/68 PfiS 310-313 ID* 01U75G
A I?.
IN THIS EECP.ii OF THE ?SFSF (P.USSIAS REPUBLIC} COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, FAILURES TO FULFILL
PLANS FOF CONSTHUCriOS OF SEWAGE PURIFICATION SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION OF AI3 POLLUTION CONTROL
APPARATUS ARE NOTED. ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT IN THE HSPSH ARE INSTRUCTED TO
STF.ICTLY 'SFCaCE THE APF. 22. 1960 DECREE OF THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ON MEASURES TO PREVENT
MATES AND AI5 POLLUTION AT NEK INDUSTFIES. FUNtS ALLOCATED FOR SUCH PURPOSES CANNOT 32
DIVEr.TEC 1C OTHER ENCS. BEGINNING WITH THE 1966 FIVE-YEAR-PLAN, APPROPRIATE RSFSR MINISTRIES^
DEPARTMENTS AIO MENCIES ARE INSiaUCTED TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF S3WAUE SYSTEMS,
WATES PURIFICATION PLANTS AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL APPARATUS AT A STIPULATED .LEVEL PROPORTIONATE
TO PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF THE INDUSTRIES INVOLVED. R2SPONSIBLE DEPARTMENTS ARE TO SUPPORT
RESEARCH ON DEVELOPMENT OF MORE EFFECTIVE PURIFICATION SYSTEMS. THE MINISTRY OP HEALTH AND THE
STATE CCHHITTEE ON IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DECREE.
LEA/WATER
"AUG 12. 1967 ORDER TO INCREASE STATE SUPERVISION OF HATER CONSERVATION AND USE
THFOUGH REGIONAL WATER RESOURCE INSPECTORATES AND HJDROLOGICAL LABORATORIES." OKHRANA PRIRODY.
ELINOV, V. M., EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 299-300 ID« 01U75H
IN THIS CBDEH, ISSUED BY THE 8SFSE (RUSSIAN REPUBLIC) MINISTRY OP SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION, THE REGIONAL KATEH 8ESOUSCE INSPECTORATES ARE INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE ANTI-POLLUTION
LEGISLATION, TO COORDINATE THEIR WORK MORE CLOSELY WITH OTHER RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES, AND TO
COLLECT DATA ON POLLUTION LEVELS AND REPORT TO THE RSFSR MINISTRY. IT IS NOTED THAT THE
INSPECTORATES HAVE BEEN NEGLIGENT IN EFFORTS TO CONTROL DOMESTIC, INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER TYPES OP
WATER POLLUTION. AUTHORITY IS GRANTED TO THE INSPECTORATES TO SHUT DOWN ENTERPRISES WHICH FAIL
TO COKFLY WITH WATER CONSERVATION AND ANTIPOLLUTION REGULATIONS UNTIL ADEQUATE PURIFICATION
INSTALLATIONS ABE OPERATIONAL.
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PAGE 209
"FSB 6, 1S68 DECBEE OH THE USSR CONTINENTAL SHELF." OKHRANA PEIBODY.
ELIHCV, V. H.. EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 101-102 ID! 01«76A
GENERAL
T-LIS DhCKZS 0? THE USSP SUPREME SOVIET ESTABLISHES SOVIET AUTHORITY OVER AREAS OF THE CONTI-
NENTAL SHELF LYING BEYONC THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE USSn. THE NATURAL HEALTH OF THE
CONTINENTAL SHELF IS CLAIMED AS STATE PROPERTY OF THE USSR AND IS TO BE REGULATED UNDER SOVI2T
IAW. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROTECTING THE NATURAL WEALTH OF THE SHELF IS GIVEN TO THE
USSR MINISTRY OF FISHERIES. VIOLATION OF THIS STATUTE CARRIES A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED A FINE OF
10,000 SUELES AND ONE YEAB IS PRISON. LEGISLATION TO CONIROL POLLUTION OP THE CONTINENTAL SHELF
AND ITS WATERS 15 BASED OS THIS STATUTE.
LRA/WATES
"JUL 18, 1969 DECREE ON PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HOHK ON THE USSR CONTINENTAL
SHELF ANC PRESERVING ITS NATURAL WEALTH." OKHPANA PRIRCDY.
ELINOV, V. B., EC. EPA
SUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 102-10M ID* 01U76B
SOLID WASTi RADIATION
THIS DECREE OF THE USSR COUNCIL C? MINISTERS ESTABLISHES REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THE RATIONAL
USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE SOVIET UNION"S CONTINENTAL SHELF UNDER THE "FEB 6. 1968 DECREE ON
THE USSR CONTINENTAL SHELF." ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS HORKING ON THE CONTINENTAL SHELF ARE
OBLIGATED TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE SHELF AND ITS WATERS UTH INDUSTRIAL SOLID HASTES, REFUSE,
KASTEWATER OR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, AND TO EMPLOY MEASURES TO PROTECT PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE.
IN CASES WHICH THREATEN THE NATURAL WEALTH CF THE CONTINENTAL SHELF, HUMAN HEALTH OR THE LIVING
RESOURCES OF THE SEA, CESSATION OF WORK ORDEPS MAY BE ISSUED. THE USSR MINISTRY OP FISHERIES,
THE STATE SANITARY INSPECTORATE C? THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND THE HYDBOHETEOROLOGICAL
SERVICE OF THE USSR COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING POLLUTION CONTROL ASPECTS
OF THIS DECREE.
LP.A/HATSF.
"OCT 24, 1968 DECREE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON THE USSR MINISTRY CF GEOLOGY."
OKHPANA FHIRODY.
3LINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN CO/00/71 PGS 95 ID* 01U77A
THIS DECBEE OF THE USSP. CCUMCIL OF MINISTERS ESTABLISHES-RESPONSIBILITY CF THE USSR MINISTRY
CF GEOLOGY TC EX23CISE COSTSCL OV2E THE USE OF SUBTERRANEAN KATES RESOURCES (OTHEB THAN
HYDROMINEEAL RESOURCES) ASD TC PFESEr.VE THSM FROM EXHAUSTION OB POLLUTION.
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"APR 22, 1959 REGULATIONS ON DESIGN, CONSTBUCTION AMD OPERATION OF DRINKING HATER
SUPPLY SYSTEMS." GIGIYESA I 3ANITARIYA.
EPA
3USSIAN C2/CO/6C PCS 107-116 IDI 01U78A
THESE USSP MINISTRY OF HEALTH REGULATIONS DEFINE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY PROTECTION ZONES
AROUND SOURCES 0? «ATEB USZI/ FG?. DOMESTIC DFINKING SUPPLY. IHBEE ZONES ARE TO BE ESTABLISHED
ABOUND DESIGNATED MATES SOURCES. ZONE I, WHICH INCLUDES THE WATER SOURCE AND ITS IMMEDIATE
VICINITY, MUSI BE ENCLOSED BY A FENCE. USE CF ORGANIC FERTILIZERS, PESTICIDES OB FUNGICIDES,
GRAZING OF CATTLE OS CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS OR INSTALLATIONS MOT DIRECTLY BELATED TO OPERATION
OF WATER-SUPPLY SYSTEM ARE PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA. IN' ZONE "II. HHICH INCLUDES THE CATCHMENT
APtA 0? THE WATER SOURCE A1ID TRIBUTARIES IN ITS IMMEDIATE VICINITY, ADEQUATE PURIFICATION
FACILITIES TO TREAT INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC SEWAGE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MEASURES TO PRESERVS
FOREST COVER MUST 3E IMPLEMENTED. ZONE III IS AN OBSERVATION ZONE WITHOUT SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS.
PUMPING STATIONS FOR USE OF UNDERGROUND WATER MUST BE DESIGNED SO AS TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF
UNDERGROUND WATERS FROM THE SURFACE OR FROM OTHER LEVELS OF SUBTERRANEAN HATER.
LRA/WATER
"JUL 16, 196U REGULATIONS ON SANITARY PROTECTION OF COASTAL AREAS OF THE SEA."
OKHRANA ERIRODY.
BLINOV, V. H., ED. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PCS 311 ID* OT»79B
RADIATION
THESE REGULATIONS OF THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH EXTEND THE JUL 15. 1961 REGULATIONS ON
PROTECTION OF SURFACE WATER FR0.1 POLLUTION BY WASTEWATER TO INCLUDE COASTAL AREAS OF THE SEA
ADJACENT TO CITIES, TOWNS, HEALTH RESORTS, WATER RECREATION FACILITIES, TOURIST CENTERS AND OTHER
POPULATED POINTS. THESE REGULATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO POLLUTION CONTHOL IN COASTAL AREAS OF THE
SEA USED FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING, WHICH ARE REGULATED BY AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR FISHERIES.
LRA/WAT3R
"APR 28, 1970 STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCE
IN WATER USED FOB HYGIENIC PUBPOSES OB DOMESTIC SUPPLY." INT. DIG. HLTH. LES., V. 23.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCHF. EPA
ENGLISH 00/00/72 PCS 873-881 ID* 01480A
IN THESE STANDARDS, THE USSR MINISTRY OF HEALTH LISTS MAXIMUM CONCENTBATIONS OF 294 HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES PERMISSIBLE IN WATERS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC DEINKING SUPPLY OB HYGIENIC PURPOSES.
WHEN SEVERAL POLLUTANTS WITH A COMBINED TOXIC EFFECT ARE PRESENT IN & BODY OF WATER, THEIR TOTAL
CONCENTRATION MUST NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATION FOB ONE OF THEM. JAN 12, 1967
STANDARDS ON MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS OF POLLUTANTS IN WATEB ABE REPEALED.
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LRA/UATEB "JUL 20, 1962 OBDEB OH PBOCECORES FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION AND RESOLVING CASES
INVOLVING ADMINISTRATIVE PINES AGAINST OFFICIALS." OKHPANA PRIRODY.
ELINCV, V. B., EC. EPA
3USSIAN 00/00/71 ?G5 300-301 IDI 01U81A
THIS ORDER, ISSUED BY THE RSFSR HINISTSY C? SOIL AND HATEb CONSERVATION, ESTABLISHES
PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY THE MATES RESOURCES IMS?£CTO?.ATE3 AND OTHER AGENCIES KITH HATER
CONSERVATION RESPONSIBILITIES IN DETERMINING KbETHEP. OR NOT TO LEVY PINES AGAINST
ADMINISTRATIONS OK INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES CHA5GED HIT:! VIOLATION OF HATEB CONSERVATION AND
HATE?. U3E REGULATIONS. ENGLISH TRANSLATION A?PEA?.S IS SOVIET STATUTES AND DECISIONS, V. 9, !(. 2,
KIKTtF. 1972-1973, P. 169.
LHA/WATEH "Fib 16, 1*63 J£Cn££ ESIAbLISHINU FINES PCS VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS ON CON5SRVA-
TIOK AND USE OF HATER 3ESOORC85." OKHBAMA PRIBODY.
ELINOV, V. n., EC. EPA
RUSSIAN 00/00/71 PGS 293 ID* 01482A
SOLIC HASTE
TiiiS uiCfc.1 Je TH£ RUSSIAN Stt-'oSLiC CGUUCIi. C7 Klii I J'i hi IS ZSTA5LISHES AKC ADMINISr:»ATIV£ FINS
OF UP TO 5C OU3LES FOR OFFICIALS AND 10 RUBLES F:S PRIVATE CITIZENS POUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING
REGULATIONS ON WATER USE AND CONSERVATION, C~ CAUSING POLLUTION OP SURFACE OR SUBTE3RANE&N
iiATEnS »ITK UNr&iiAlED liASTEUATEB OR £EFUS£. IHI5 aeSULAIION IS TO BE ENFORCED BY BRANCHES Or THE
RUSSIAN REPUBLIC STATE COMMITTEE ON WATER MANAGEMENT UNDER STANDARD ADHINISTBATIVE PROCEDURES.
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WEST EUROPE
LRB/AIR "THE EEC PUSHES POLLUTION CUB3." BUSINESS HKEK. N. 2231
LOG
ENGLISH 06/03/72 pr,U 51-52 ID* 00136A
THE HEAVILY INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN ECCNCHIC COMMUNITY (EEC) ARE .".OVIIKi
TOWARD TIGHTER ANTIPOLLUTION CONTROLS. TH£ EEC HOPES FOR APPROVAL. BY 197H OP PROPOSALS
BETTING FORTH AIR AND HATER POLLUTION STANDARDS. CORMON MEASURING AND SAHPLISG HETHCDOLOGY,
UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES. AND CONTROLS ON DUMPING -AS1ES. CURRENTLY, ITALY HAS NO HATER
POLLUTION CONTROL LAK. BEST SERSAN INDUSTRY EXPENDITURES FOR ANTIPOLLDTZGN CONTROL
hO.UIPKENT ABE ON A PAR WITH THOSE OF U.S. INDUSTRY, AND FRANCE'S NEHLY FOBBED ENVIRONMENT
• riKISTEY IS FINING COBPAKIES CAUGHT POLLUTING .P2KNCH HATERHAYS.
LS3/XAT-3 "PCLLL'TICH 1 C?.SE ?OE CCSS-'MITY ACTION." SOELD ?I£HISC. V. 21. 3. 5
LOC
ENGLISH 05/00/72 PCS 35 ID* 0016UA
PESTICIDES
AN ACCOUNT IS GIVEN OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 1972 SIGNING IN OSLO OF A CONVENTION FOR THE
PREVENTION OF KAHIHE POLLUTION 3Y DUMPING FEOM SHIPS AND AIECBAFT. COUNTRIES PABTICIPATIHG WERE
BELGIUM, DENMARK, FRANCE, AND FiDERAL EEPUBLIC OF GERMANY, FINLAND, ICELAND, THE NETHERLANDS,
NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND SWEDEN. IT COVERS THE HIGH SEAS AND TERRITORIAL HATERS IN THE
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION, INCLUDING THE NORTH SEA, PART OF THE ARTIC OCEAN, THE HEDITERRANEAN,
BALTIC; WESTWARD TO G2EENLAND AND SOUTHWARD TO THE LATITUDE OF GIBRALTER. IT PROHIBITS
DUMPING OF N£BCURY AND CADHIUK AND ALLOWS DUMPING OF LESS TCZIC SUBSTANCES ONLY AFTEB A
PERMIT IS GRANTED.
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"A LAW PCS OSS SMOKESTACK," POLITIKA
3EF.OC-CBOATIAN 10/06/72 PCS 5
EPA
IDt 00331A
THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES A. KEETING OF THE SLOVENIAN UNION FOE THE PROTECTION 0? THE
ENVIRONMENT. IT ALSO POINTS OUT A LAW PROHPTED BY THE TRBOVLJE II THERMAL POWER PLANT ON SMOKE
STAvJK HEIGHT. Tl!; 3TACK ?Z~- T.HE POWER PLANT KILL HAVE TO BE "*00 H HIGH TO DI.'iPOSE OF HARMFUL
GASES.
L5A/AIR
"JUNE 25, 1965 BASIC LAW. ON PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION." 1ST. D.IG.HLTH. LEG.,
V. 17 •
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, CCMP. ' EPA
EHGLISH 00/00/56 PGS 182-19'' !!)• 01U22A
TlilS LAW PROVIDES FOe rONITOHING AIR POLLUTION LEVELS AND ESTABLISHING POLLUTION CONTROL
MEASURES. CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF INDUSTRIAL 03 OTHER ENTERPRISES WITHOUT
POLLUTION CONTROL 3EASJRES, APPROVED BY THE SANITARY INSPECTION AUTHORITIES, IS P50HIBITSD.
INDUSTRIES FO? aai7H AST!-rOLL'JTIOH TECHNOLOGY IS INADEC'JATE K'JST 65 LOCATED AWAY FROH POPULATION
CENTERS. ENTERPRISES i?.E CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO POLLUTION HAZARDS INVOLVED. SANITARY PROTECTION
ZONES HAY BE ESTABLISHED TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN INDUSTRIES FROH AN AREA. URBAN PLANNING PROPOSALS
MUST INCLUDE POLLUTION CONTROL PROVISIONS. POLLUTING ENTERPRISES MUST MONITOR EMISSION LEVELS,
KEEP RECORDS, AND REPORT TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. LOCALITIES WITH POLLUTION ENTERPRISES »UST
ALSO MONITOR AIR QUALITY. THE FEDEP.AL SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS IS TO PROMOTE
POLLUTION CONTROL 22SEA3CH AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS ON ACCEPTABLE POLLUTION LEVELS. (OFFICIAL
tEXT IN SIUZBENI LIST 3FP JU30SLAVIJE, JULY 7, 1965, NO. 30, PAGES 1181-1183).
LSA/GtNEF.AL
"MAN'S RIGHT TO FUHE t.l?.," BORBA
SERBO-CROATIAN
ALSO FHA
06/25/72 PCS 12
EPA
ID* 00355A
TKL ARTICLE HEHIIOSS
CONVENTION, A MONOGRAPH
HErtAINDES OF THE ARTICLE
THE EFFECT OF POLLUTION OS
»AIES AND AIB POLLUTION
F.EITEHATEB, EBIKCIPALLY TH
NULTILATE:"#L IALKS 5-i AE.-i
rASTICULAfi, liilS AiSSCSEKT
MANY tUHOPEAN COUNTRIES ON
HAT IK THE COURSE CF PREPARING THE YUGOSLAV DEL
PROBLEMS OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE COUNTRY WAS
iAL WITH THE GROWTH OF POPULATION AND ISCUSTRY
THE COUNTRYSIDE IN GENERAL, AND A BRIEF SURVEY
- COKSEHVATICK. THE CONCERNS OF THE DELEGATION
i AMENDMENT OFFSR2D BY YUGOSLAVIA 2UT NOT PASSE
!3£D AMONG COUNTRIES UIT!1 CERTAIN COMMON PHOBLH
i'OOLZ COKCESS TALKS WITH ITiLi OS THE ADRIATIC
THE PROBLEM OF THE DANUBE BASIN.
EGATION FOR THE STOCKHOLM
PRODUCED. IT AND THE
AS A SOURCE 0? POLLUTION,
OF THE YUGOSLAV LAWS ON
AT THE.CONVENTION ARE
: THAT BILATERAL AND
.IS OF POLLUTION. TN
AHD COSPE3ESCES KITH
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YUGOSLAVIA
LRB/WATER RIVERS ANC LAKES ABE AT ONCE 2VERYONES AND NO CNES, FOLITIKA
EPA
SEfBC-CHOATIAN 07/03/72 PGS 21 IDI 00283A
THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES, IN GENERAL. THE DRAFT OF A NEW WATER LAW PBEPABED BY THE
JAROSLAV CERNI INSTITUTE IN BELGRADE FOR THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. IT CONCERNS
THL POSITION AND STATUS OF IMTEE ECONOMY IN THE GENERAL SYSTEM. ORGANIZATION AND REGULATION.
CONSTRUCTIONS. AND OTH3B AS?£CTS OF THE PROBLEM OF HATES PROTECTION. IT ALSO PROPOSES
A SECRETARIAT OF HATER ECONOMY WHICH WOULD APPLY THE LAWS AND STANDARDS.
LRA/HAT2S "MARCH 15, 1965 EASIC WATtB LAW." INT. DIG. HLTH. LEG.. V. 17
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, COMP. EPA
ENGLISH OO/OC/66 PGS 171-172 ID» 01U2UA
THIS LAW ESTABLISHES AUTHORITY TO CONTROL POLLUTION OF WATERS BY SUBSTANCES WHICH ARE DANGEROUS
10 HEALTH OP AS? LIABLE TO CAUSE CHANGES IN THE PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF •
WATER RESOURCES. IT IS FORBIDDEN TO INTRODUCE INTO THE WATER ANY SUBSTANCE IN SUCH A QUANTITY AS
TO THREATEN LIFE AMD HEALTH OF HAN. FISH OR CATTLE. THE FEDERAL SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL
AFFAIRS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHICH SUBSTANCES ARE DANGEROUS AND ESTABLISHING HAZARDOUS
CONCENTRATIONS. THE SANITARY INSPECTORATE IS EMPOWERED TO IMPLEMENT NECESSARY PROTECTION
MEASURES BY SPECIAL REGULATIONS. IN ORDER TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF WATERS BY SUBSTANCES LIABLE TO
CAUSE DETERIORATION OF HATER QUALITY TO THE EXTENT THAT ITS USE BECOMES RESTRICTED OR IMPOSSIBLE,
THE WATER RESOURCES AG5NCY IS EMPOWERED 10 RESTRICT OR PROHIBIT DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS, AKD TO
REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION OF PU3IFICATION FACILITIES AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE QUANTITY OF EFFLUENTS.
(OFFICIAL TEXT IN 5LUZ3£NI LIST SFE JUGOSLAVIJE, MARCH 31. 1965, NO. 13, PAGES518-529).
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