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A Guide to European Union Environmental Legislation By John McCormick
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| 1991 (39) | ||
| pest | 91/132 | Directive on content of animal feed. Amends 74/63 |
| chem | 91/155 | Directive on dangerous preparations. Amends 88/379 |
| wst | 91/156 | Directive on waste. Amends 75/442 |
| chem | 91/157 | Directive on dangerous substances |
| Encourages measures aimed at reducing pollution from used batteries containing lead, mercury or cadmium. Amends 76/769 | ||
| chem | 91/173 | Directive on dangerous substances and preparations. Amends 76/769 |
| pest | 91/188 | Directive on pesticides. Amends 79/117 |
| bio | 91/244 | Directive on the conservation of wild birds. Amends 79/409 |
| wtr | 91/271 | Directive on urban waste water treatment |
| Establishes standards for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban waste water, and controls over the disposal of sewage sludge | ||
| GMO | 91/274 | Decision on deliberate release of GMOs. Amends 90/220 |
| chem | 91/325 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| chem | 91/326 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| chem | 91/338 | Directive on dangerous substances and preparations. Amends 76/769 |
| chem | 91/339 | Directive on dangerous substances and preparations. Amends 76/769 |
| air | 91/359 | Decision on substances that deplete the ozone layer. Amends 594/91 |
| chem | 91/410 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| pest | 91/414 | Directive on pesticides |
| Harmonizes approaches to granting of market authorization for plant protection products (pesticides) in the member states | ||
| air | 91/441 | Directive on road vehicle emissions |
| Includes all new model cars in emission limits for smaller cars set by 89/458, thereby requiring that catalytic converters be fitted to all new cars from 1992. Introduces limits for emissions of VOCs | ||
| GMO | 91/448 | Decision on contained use of GMOs. Amends 90/219 |
| air | 91/542 | Directive on emissions from diesel engines. Amends 88/77 |
| gen | 563/91 | Regulation on MEDSPA |
| Intensifies efforts to protect and improve quality of environment in Mediterranean region and Iberian peninsula (MEDSPA). Superceded by 1973/92 | ||
| energy | 91/565 | Decision on CO2 emissions and energy efficiency |
| Establishes Specific Actions for Vigorous Energy Efficiency (SAVE), programme to limit CO2 emissions by improving energy efficiency, notably by influencing consumer attitudes | ||
| air | 594/91 | Regulation on substances that deplete the ozone layer |
| Establishes regulations on trade in and production of CFCs. Repealed by 3093/94 | ||
| GMO | 91/596 | Decision on genetically modified micro-organisms. Amends 90/220 |
| wtr | 91/598 | Decision on the 1990 Magdeburg Convention |
| Approves terms of the Convention on the International Commission for the Protection of the Elbe (Magdeburg, 1990) | ||
| chem | 91/659 | Directive on dangerous substances (asbestos). Amends 76/769 |
| wtr | 91/676 | Directive on water pollution from nitrates |
| Requires action aimed at reducing or preventing pollution of water from nitrates in inorganic fertilizer and manure | ||
| wst | 91/689 | Directive on hazardous waste |
| Harmonizes laws of member states on hazardous waste control within framework of 75/442 | ||
| air | 91/690 | Decision on the 1985 ozone layer convention |
| Approves terms of 1990 revisions to 1987 Montreal protocol to the ozone layer convention | ||
| gen | 91/692 | Directive on implementation |
| Standardizes and rationalizes reports on implementation of environmental directives. Amends multiple directives | ||
| agr | 2092/91 | Regulation on organic agriculture |
| Sets up harmonized framework for labelling, production and control of organic agricultural products | ||
| fish | 2156/91 | Regulation on conservation of fish stocks in the Baltic. Amends 1866/86 |
| agr | 2328/91 | Regulation on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures |
| Establishes rules for financial aid schemes for farm development, including optional scheme for aid to farmers in environmentally sensitive areas. Replaces 797/85 | ||
| fish | 2810/91 | Regulation on conservation of fish stocks in the Antarctic. Amends 2245/85 |
| fish | 3499/91 | Regulation on the conservation and management of fisheries in the Mediterranean |
| Provides Community framework for studies and pilot projects | ||
| fish | 3500/91 | Regulation on the conservation of fisheries. Amends 3094/86 |
| bio | 3675/91 | Regulation on endangered species. Amends 3626/82 |
| fish | 3880/91 | Regulation on fish catch statistics |
| Requires member states to provide data, in light of 1982 Reykjavik Convention (82/886) and 1982 Gdansk Convention (83/414) | ||
| gen | 3907/91 | Regulation on nature conservation |
| Establishes rules for action by the Community relating to nature conservation (ACNAT). Superceded by 1973/92 | ||
| wtr | 3908/91 | Regulation on northern coastal waters |
| Made available 16.5 million ecus in 1991/92 for measures to protect coastal waters and areas in northern European seas (NORSPA). Superceded by 1973/92 | ||
| 1992 (38) | ||
| rad | 92/3 | Directive on shipment of radioactive wastes. Euratom |
| Establishes procedures on the supervision and control of shipments of radioactive wastes between member states and into and out of the Community | ||
| nse | 92/14 | Directive on aircraft |
| Limits operation of subsonic jet aircraft with a view to limiting noise nuisance | ||
| chem | 92/32 | Directive on dangerous preparations. Amends 67/548, 77/728, 78/631, and 88/379 |
| energy | 92/42 | Directive on energy efficiency of hot-water boilers |
| Determines efficiency requirements under SAVE (91/565) for hot-water boilers | ||
| bio | 92/43 | Directive on natural habitats and fauna and flora |
| Establishes classification system for habitat types and species; contributed to implementation of Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) | ||
| air | 92/55 | Directive on road vehicle emissions |
| Establishes requirements for testing vehicle emissions during roadworthiness tests | ||
| chem | 92/69 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| air | 92/72 | Directive on air pollution by ozone |
| Requires member states to establish network for monitoring collection of, information and public warnings on ozone levels | ||
| energy | 92/75 | Directive on energy labelling |
| Standardizes label information on energy consumption by household appliances. Repealed 79/530 | ||
| pest | 92/88 | Directive on content of animal feed. Amends 74/63 |
| agr | 94/92 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| nse | 92/97 | Directive on noise from vehicle exhaust systems. Amends 70/157 |
| wst | 92/112 | Directive on pollution from the titanium dioxide industry |
| Establishes procedures for harmonizing programmes for the reduction and elimination of pollution caused by waste from the titanium dioxide industry. Replaces voided Directive 89/428 | ||
| GMO | 92/146 | Decision on information |
| Concerning summary notification information format referred to in 90/220 | ||
| fish | 189/92 | Regulation on information about fishing vessels |
| Requires information about fishing vessels to be submitted under terms of membership of NAFO | ||
| fish | 345/92 | Regulation on the conservation of fisheries. Amends 3094/86 |
| fish | 92/393 | Decision on the conservation of fisheries. Amends 89/631 |
| fish | 436/92 | Regulation on fisheries conservation. Amends 1956/88 |
| wtr | 92/446 | Decision on information |
| Standardizes questionnaires relating to water directives | ||
| rad | 598/92 | Regulation on agricultural imports following Chernobyl. Amends 737/90 |
| wst | 880/92 | Regulation on eco-labelling |
| Establishes voluntary award scheme for environmentally-friendly products | ||
| fish | 1465/92 | Regulation on the conservation of fisheries. Amends 3094/86 |
| agr | 1535/92 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| bio | 1970/92 | Regulation on endangered species. Amends 3626/82 |
| gen | 1973/92 | Regulation establishing LIFE |
| Establishes a financial instrument for the environment (LIFE) | ||
| fish | 2004/92 | Regulation on the conservation of fish stocks in the Antarctic. Amends 2245/85 |
| agr | 2078/92 | Regulation on agricultural production methods |
| Requires member states to establish aid schemes to encourage agricultural production methods compatible with the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside | ||
| agr | 2083/92 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| fish | 2120/92 | Regulation on the conservation of fisheries. Amends 3094/86 |
| frst | 2157/92 | Regulation on the protection of forests from air pollution. Amends 3528/86 |
| frst | 2158/92 | Regulation on the protection of forests from fire |
| Introduces scheme to encourage appropriate measures | ||
| chem | 2455/92 | Regulation on import/export of chemicals |
| Establishes common system of notification and information on imports from and exports to third countries of chemicals already banned or restricted in the EC | ||
| fish | 3034/92 | Regulation on the conservation of fisheries. Amends 3094/86 |
| agr | 3457/92 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| pest | 3600/92 | Regulation on pesticides. Amends 91/414 |
| agr | 3713/92 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| fish | 3760/92 | Regulation on fisheries and aquaculture |
| Establishes Community system for management of exploitation of living aquatic resources so as to promote sustainable development | ||
| air | 3952/92 | Regulation on substances that deplete the ozone layer. Amends 594/91 |
| 1993 (53) | ||
| air | 93/12 | Directive on the sulphur content of gas oil |
| Sets limits on the sulphur content of diesel fuel and other gas oils.Replaced 75/716 | ||
| chem | 93/18 | Directive on dangerous preparations. Amends 88/379 |
| chem | 93/21 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| pest | 93/57 | Directive on pesticide residues. Amends 86/362 and 86/363 |
| pest | 93/58 | Directive on pesticide residues. Amends 76/895 and 90/642 |
| air | 93/59 | Directive on road vehicle emissions. Amends 70/220 and 91/441 |
| chem | 93/67 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| pest | 93/71 | Directive on pesticides. Amends 91/414 |
| chem | 93/72 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| wtr | 93/75 | Directive on transport of dangerous goods |
| Establishes system to monitor ships carrying dangerous or polluting goods in the territorial waters of member states | ||
| air | 93/76 | Directive on CO2 emissions |
| Follows up on programme to limit CO2 emissions by improving energy efficiency (SAVE - 91/565) | ||
| wst | 93/86 | Directive on batteries and accumulators. Amends 91/157 |
| chem | 93/90 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| wst | 93/98 | Decision on 1989 Basle Convention |
| Approves terms of Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Basle, 1989) | ||
| chem | 93/101 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| chem | 93/105 | Directive on dangerous substances. Amends 67/548 |
| chem | 93/112 | Directive on dangerous preparations. Amends 91/155 |
| wtr | 93/114 | Decision on the 1990 Magdeburg Convention |
| Approves protocol to the Convention on the International Commission for the Protection of the Elbe (Magdeburg, 1990) | ||
| energy | 93/116 | Directive on fuel consumption of motor vehicles. Amends 80/1268 |
| agr | 207/93 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| wst | 259/93 | Regulation on waste shipments |
| Establishes system to monitor, supervise and control the shipment of waste within, into and out of the EEC | ||
| wst | 93/326 | Decision on eco-labelling |
| Establishes guidelines for fixing costs and fees in connection with the eco-label | ||
| wtr | 93/351 | Decision on shellfish waters |
| Establishes analysis methods, sampling plans and limits for mercury in fish products | ||
| air | 93/361 | Decision on the 1979 Geneva Convention |
| Approves terms of 1988 protocol (on NOx) to the Geneva Convention (81/462) | ||
| air | 93/389 | Decision on greenhouse gases |
| Establishes national programmes for monitoring and limiting CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions | ||
| wst | 93/430 | Decision on the Community eco-label |
| Establishes criteria for award of eco-label to washing machines | ||
| wst | 93/431 | Decision on the Community eco-label |
| Establishes criteria for award of eco-label to dishwashers | ||
| wtr | 93/481 | Decision on urban waste water treatment. Amends 91/271 |
| energy | 93/500 | Decision on renewable energy sources |
| Encourages promotion of renewable energy sources in the EC (ALTENER programme) | ||
| wst | 93/517 | Decision on the Community eco-label |
| Establishes standard contract covering terms of use of the eco-label | ||
| wtr | 93/540 | Decision on 1969 Bonn Agreement |
| Approves amendments to Agreement (84/358) | ||
| wtr | 93/550 | Decision on the 1990 Lisbon Agreement |
| Approves terms of Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the Northeast Atlantic Against Accidental Pollution (Lisbon, 1990) | ||
| rad | 93/552 | Decision on shipments of radioactive wastes. Euratom |
| Establishes standard document for supervision and control of shipments of radioactive wastes referred to in Directive 92/3 | ||
| GMO | 93/572 | Decision on genetically modified organisms. Amends 90/220 |
| GMO | 93/584 | Decision on genetically modified plants. Amends 90/220 |
| bio | 93/626 | Decision on the 1992 biological diversity treaty |
| Approves terms of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) | ||
| gen | 93/701 | Decision on a consultative forum |
| Establishes the General Consultative Forum on the Environment. Replaced by 97/180 | ||
| gen | 792/93 | Regulation on Cohesion Fund. Replaced by 1164/94 |
| chem | 793/93 | Regulation on existing chemical substances |
| Establishes system for the evaluation and control of the risk of chemical substances marketed in the EC before September 1981 | ||
| frst | 926/93 | Regulation on the protection of forests from air pollution. Amends 3528/86 and 1696/87 |
| frst | 1170/93 | Regulation on protection of forests from fire. Amends 2158/92 |
| fish | 1210/93 | Regulation on the conservation of fish stocks in the Antarctic. Amends 2245/85 |
| rad | 1493/93 | Regulation on shipment of radioactive substances. Euratom |
| Establishes procedures for monitoring shipment of radioactive substances between member states | ||
| rad | 1518/93 | Regulation on agricultural imports following Chernobyl. Amends 737/90 |
| bio | 1534/93 | Regulation on endangered species. Amends 3626/82 |
| agr | 1593/93 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 3713/92 |
| gen | 1836/93 | Regulation on industry participation in EMAS |
| Allows voluntary participation by companies in the industrial sector in the EC eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS), which aims to promote the use of environmental management | ||
| gen | 1947/93 | Regulation on the European Foundation. Amends 1365/75 |
| air | 2047/93 | Regulation on trade in ozone-depleting chemicals |
| Permits trade in ozone-depleting chemicals with certain states that were not parties to the 1987 Montreal Protocol to the ozone layer convention | ||
| wtr | 2158/93 | Regulation on application of international marine conventions |
| Approves terms of amendments to International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL, London, 1973), and to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea | ||
| agr | 2608/93 | Regulation on organic agriculture. Amends 2092/91 |
| fish | 2847/93 | Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy |
| Establishes control system to ensure compliance with CFP rules, particularly technical monitoring of conservation and resources management measures. Amends 897/94 | ||
| fish | 3680/93 | Regulation on fishery resources |
| Establishes conservation and management measures for fishery resources in the northwest Atlantic | ||
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