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Bekendtgørelse om håndtering af udvindingsaffald

Executive Order on the management of extractive waste

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Summary

The "Bekendtgørelse om håndtering af udvindingsaffald" is a Danish regulation on the handling of extractive waste. It places obligations on businesses that extract minerals and metals, as well as businesses that manage extractive waste. The obligations include ensuring that waste is properly classified and treated according to its hazardous properties, and that it is stored and transported safely. The regulation also requires businesses to prepare a waste management plan, report on their waste management activities, and take measures to prevent environmental harm. Additionally, the regulation sets out requirements for the closure and aftercare of waste facilities.

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Issuer

Denmark

Year

2016

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Miljø- og Fødevareministeriet (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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