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A Guide to European Union Environmental Legislation By John McCormick
To search by year:1958-1972 | 1973-5 | 1975-80 | 1981-85 | 1986-1990 | 1991-5 | 1996-9 1975-80 Click here for list of abbreviations used in table
| Subject | Number | Name and content |
| 1976 | (9) | |
| wtr | 76/160 | Directive on bathing water Establishes values for the quality of bathing water, particularly with goal of reducing presence of sewage |
| gen | 76/161 | Decision on sources of information Establishes common procedure for setting up and updating an inventory of sources of information on the environment |
| wst | 76/403 | Directive on disposal of chemicals Establishes goals and procedures on disposal of PCBs and PCTs |
| wst | 76/431 | Decision on waste management Establishes Committee on Waste Management |
| wtr | 76/464 | Directive on water pollution Establishes framework for elimination/reduction of pollution of inland, coastal or territorial waters by dangerous substances. Introduces concept of best available technology (BAT) and produced several daughter directives (e.g., 82/176, 86/280) |
| rad | 76/579 | Directive on ionizing radiation. Euratom Establishes revised safety standards for protection of workers and the public from dangers arising from ionizing radiation |
| chem | 76/769 | Directive on dangerous substances and
preparations Framework directive for the approximation of laws of member states relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of dangerous substances and preparations |
| pest | 76/895 | Directive on pesticide residues Establishes maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables |
| chem | 76/907 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| 1977 | (10) | |
| air | 77/102 | Directive on road vehicle emissions. Amends 70/220 |
| nse | 77/212 | Directive on noise from vehicle exhaust systems. Amends 70/157 |
| hlth | 77/312 | Directive on lead Requires member states to take steps to apply common procedure for biological screening for exposure of population to lead |
| air | 77/537 | Directive on emissions from diesel-engined
tractors Sets limits on the opacity of emissions from diesel-engined tractors |
| wtr | 77/585 | Decision on the 1976 Barcelona Convention Approves terms of Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution (Barcelona, 1976) |
| wtr | 77/586 | Decision on the 1976 Rhine Convention Approves terms of Convention on the Protection of the Rhine Against Chemical Pollution (Berne, 1963 and Bonn, 1976) |
| wst | 77/651 | Decision on sewage sludge Implements three-year programme of research into treatment of sewage sludge |
| energy | 77/706 | Decision on energy consumption Sets Community target for reductions in the consumption of primary sources of energy in event of difficulties in supply of crude oil |
| chem | 77/728 | Directive on dangerous preparations Harmonizes rules on the classification, packaging and labelling of paints, varnishes, inks, and adhesives. Repealed by 88/379 |
| wtr | 77/795 | Decision on exchange of information on surface
freshwater quality Establishes common procedure for exchange of information on the quality of surface water in the Community |
| 1978 | (10) | |
| energy | 78/170 | Directive on heat generators Sets minimum performance requirements for heat generators for space heating and production of hot water |
| wst | 78/176 | Directive on waste from the titanium dioxide
industry Places controls on the discharge, dumping, storage and injection of waste from the titanium dioxide industry |
| wst | 78/319 | Directive on toxic and dangerous waste Harmonizes arrangements for disposal of toxic and dangerous waste, and encourages member states to reduce its production. Replaced by Directive 91/689 |
| air | 8/611 | Directive on lead in petrol Sets maximum limit for lead content of petrol sold in the EC. Repealed by 85/210 |
| chem | 78/618 | Decision on toxicity of chemical compoundsSets up scientific advisory committee to examine toxicity and ecotoxicity of chemical compounds |
| pest | 78/631 | Directive on pesticides Establishes requirements for the classification, packaging and labelling of pesticides |
| wtr | 78/659 | Directive on quality of fresh waters Establishes quality objectives for rivers and other fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life |
| air | 78/665 | Directive on road vehicle emissions. Amends 70/220 and 77/102 |
| nse | 78/1015 | Directive on noise from motorcycle exhaust
systems Harmonizes laws of member states on sound levels and exhaust systems of motorcycles |
| fish | 3179/78 | Regulation on northwest Atlantic fisheries Approves terms of Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries (Ottawa, 1978) |
| 1979 | (15) | |
| nse | 79/113 | Directive on noise from construction plant and
equipment Harmonizes laws of member states relating to determination of noise levels of construction plant equipment |
| wtr | 79/116 | Directive on tanker safety Establishes rules on tanker movements with a view to minimizing chances of marine pollution. Repealed 1995, superceded by 93/75 |
| pest | 79/117 | Directive on pesticides Prohibits marketing of plant protection products (pesticides) containing specified substances (such as mercury or DDT) |
| wst | 79/311 | Decision on sewage sludge Concludes agreement on action project on treatment and use of sewage sludge |
| rad | 79/343 | Directive on ionizing radiation. Euratom. Amends 76/579 |
| chem | 79/370 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| bio | 79/409 | Directive on the conservation of wild birds Establishes general duty on member states to protect all species of wild birds found in Europe, and their habitats |
| energy | 79/530 | Directive on energy consumption of household
appliances Establishes requirement for appropriate labelling. Repealed by 92/75 |
| energy | 79/531 | Directive on energy consumption of household electric ovens. Amends 79/530 |
| energy | 79/639 | Decision on energy consumption. Amends 77/706 |
| chem | 79/663 | Directive on dangerous substances and preparations. Amends 76/769 |
| pest | 79/700 | Directive on pesticides Establishes methods for sampling pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables |
| chem | 79/831 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548, 77/728 and 78/631 |
| wtr | 79/869 | Directive on surface water analysis Recommends methods of measuring quality of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water. Amends 75/440 |
| wtr | 79/923 | Directive on water quality Requires member states to designate coastal and brackish waters needing protection or improvement so as to support shellfish, and to establish pollution reduction programmes |
| 1980 | (13) | |
| nse | 80/51 | Directive on noise from subsonic aircraft Sets limits on noise levels of subsonic aircraft |
| wtr | 80/68 | Directive on groundwater pollution Prohibits or regulates direct and indirect discharges of dangerous substances into groundwater |
| rad | 80/237 | Decision on nuclear fuels reprocessing. Euratom Sets up ad hoc advisory committee on reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuels |
| air | 80/372 | Decision on CFCs Requires reductions in use of CFCs in aerosol cans |
| pest | 80/428 | Directive on pesticide residues. Amends 76/895 |
| wtr | 80/686 | Decision on marine oil pollution Establishes advisory committee on control and reduction of marine oil pollution |
| wtr | 80/778 | Directive on drinking water quality Establishes quality standards for water intended for drinking or for use in food and drink manufacture. Repealed by 98/83 |
| air | 80/779 | Directive on SO2 and SPM concentrations Sets limits for ground level concentrations of SO2 and suspended particulates |
| chem | 80/781 | Directive on dangerous preparations. Amends 73/173 |
| rad | 80/836 | Directive on ionizing radiation. Euratom Establishes safety standards for protection of workers and the public from dangers arising from ionizing radiation |
| chem | 80/1084 | Decision on toxicity of chemical compounds. Amends 78/618 |
| chem | 80/1189 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| energy | 80/1268 | Directive on fuel consumption of motor vehicles Harmonizes laws of member states on fuel consumption of vehicles |
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