Decree-Law No. 192/2000 on prevention and control of the pollution caused by certain activities.
Decreto-Lei n.o 194/2000.
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This Decree-Law is composed of 44 articles and three annexes divided in six Chapters. It regulates prevention and control measures against the pollution caused by certain activities, with the aim of reducing their impact over air, water, noise and soil. The list of activities is provided in the annexes, as well as the maximum emission values allowed. It requires environmental impact assessment and regular inspections over hazardous substances and illicit marine pollution. Particular attention is paid to environmental licensing.
Implements: Council Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (1996-09-24)
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