42-6 Act of 2 May 2012 on air protection

Summary

This Act defines objectives for ambient air quality: air protection, the prevention of air pollution and reducing the level of pollution in order to reduce the risks to human health caused by air pollution, reduce the level of substances damaging ecosystems and create conditions for the regeneration of the environment affected due to pollution air. This Act implements the relevant European Union regulations and defines: (a) permitted levels of pollution and air pollution; (b) method of assessing acceptable levels of pollution and air pollution; (c) measures to reduce pollution and air pollution; (d) rights and obligations of persons and the competence of public administration at the air protection; (e) rights and obligations of public authorities to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport fuels. The present Act consists of 44 articles divided into the following Sections: (1) Introductory provisions; (2) Pollution; (3) Measures to reduce pollution; (4) Obligations of persons and sustainability criteria for biofuels; (5) Remedial measures and administrative offences; (6) State administration; (7) Transitional regime for combustion plants; (8) Common and transitional provisions; (9) Entry into force.

Thumbnail image for This Act defines objectives for ambient air quality: air protection, the prevention of air pollution and reducing the level of pollution in order to reduce the risks to human health caused by air pollution, reduce the level of substances damaging ecosystems and create conditions for the regeneration of the environment affected due to pollution air. This Act implements the relevant European Union regulations and defines: (a) permitted levels of pollution and air pollution; (b) method of assessing acceptable levels of pollution and air pollution; (c) measures to reduce pollution and air pollution; (d) rights and obligations of persons and the competence of public administration at the air protection; (e) rights and obligations of public authorities to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport fuels. The present Act consists of 44 articles divided into the following Sections: (1) Introductory provisions; (2) Pollution; (3) Measures to reduce pollution; (4) Obligations of persons and sustainability criteria for biofuels; (5) Remedial measures and administrative offences; (6) State administration; (7) Transitional regime for combustion plants; (8) Common and transitional provisions; (9) Entry into force.

Issuer

Czech Republic

Year

2012

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Parliament of the Czech Republic (Parlament České republiky) (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals