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Law on protection against light pollution

Name of Act
Law on protection against light pollution
NN 14/19
Date of Adoption
01-04-2019
Country
Croatia
EU Member
Yes
URL
https://www.zakon.hr/z/496/Zakon-o-za%C5%A1titi-od-svjetlosnog-one%C4%8Di%C5%A1…
Description

Main light pollution law in Croatia. Aims to address impacts on the environment and human health.

Comments

English version: https://www.ecolex.org/details/legislation/law-on-the-protection-agains…?

pollution control
protection of habitats
public health
sustainable development
monitoring
penalties
protection of environment
wild fauna
wild flora
biodiversity
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Directive 2011/92/EU

Name of Act
Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment
Date of Adoption
12-13-2011
EU Member
Yes
URL
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0092-20140515
Description

ANNEX IV INFORMATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(1) (INFORMATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT)

An estimate, by type and quantity, of expected residues and emissions (such as water, air, soil and subsoil pollution, noise, vibration, light, heat, radiation) and quantities and types of waste produced during the construction and operation phases.

A description of the likely significant effects of the project on the environment resulting from, inter alia: the emission of pollutants, noise, vibration, light, heat and radiation, the creation of nuisances, and the disposal and recovery of waste.

Comments

Art. 5
1. Where an environmental impact assessment is required, the developer shall prepare and submit an environmental impact assessment report. The information to be provided by the developer shall include at least: (f) any additional information specified in Annex IV relevant to the specific characteristics of a particular project or type of project and to the environmental features likely to be affected.

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