Framework environmental management plan

2Legislation

2.1General overview of EU legislation

A number of EU Directives and Regulations are of relevance to the implementation of the EMP. These are listed in the box below:

Relevant European Environmental Directives Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment Directive 2008/98/EC on waste Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for the Community action in the field of water policy, as subsequently amended Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste, modified by Regulation (EC) 1882/2003 Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) replacing Directive 2000/76/EC on the incineration of waste Directive 96/59/EC on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCB/PCT) amended by Regulation (EC) 596/2009 Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, as amended Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) replacing Directive 2002/96/EC Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption Directive 2006/11/EC on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the community Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban-waste water treatment, as amended by Directive 98/15/EC Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer Directive 2004/42/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC Directive 2009/148/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work; and Directive 87/217/EEC on the prevention and reduction of environmental pollution by asbestos, as amended Directive 96/29/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation Directive 97/43/Euratom on health protection of individuals against the dangers of ionising radiation in relation to medical exposure Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings Directive 92/42/EEC on efficiency requirements for new hot-water boilers fired with liquid or gaseous fuels, as amended Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety, as amended Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

These directives are summarized below and are grouped into six environmental sectors.

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