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Lei n.o 19/2006 de 12 de Junho Regula o acesso à informação sobre ambiente, transpondo para a ordem jurídica interna a Directiva n.o 2003/4/CE, do Par- lamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 28 de Janeiro

Law no. 19/2006 of June 12 - Regulates or access to information on the environment, transposing to the internal legal order Directive No. 2003/4/CE, of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 28 January

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Summary

This law that regulates access to environmental information, transposing into national law Directive 2003/4/CE of the European Parliament and Council of 28 January. The law establishes the right of citizens to access information held by public authorities related to the environment, including information on emissions, waste management, and environmental permits. The law also requires public authorities to proactively disclose environmental information, such as monitoring data and reports, and to ensure that this information is accessible to the public. The law is an important tool for promoting transparency and participation in environmental decision-making in Portugal.

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Issuer

Portugal

Year

2006

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Assembly of the Republic (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
  • Information
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 15: Life on Land
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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