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6.5.2 Information sheets on EC environment legislation
Date: 27.06.67
EC DESIG.: 67/548
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
Amendment/assimilation directives:
69/81 dated 13.03.69
70/189 dated 06.03.70
71/144 dated 21.03.71
73/146 dated 21.05.73
75/409 dated 24.06.75
76/907 dated 14.07.76
79/831 dated 18.09.79
85/71 dated 21.12.84
90/420 dated 25.07.90
Parties
European Communities
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: Industry, commerce, traffic
Protection of/acceptor: Humans and environment
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive is of relevance to EIA as regards the definition and classification of hazardous substances (including their formulations), according to their hazardous nature (explosive, fire-promoting, highly flammable, readily flammable, flammable, highly poisonous, poisonous, hazard to health, corrosive, irritating, danger to environment, carcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic).
Notes
The Directive contains the following lists: list of dangerous substances classified in the order of the atomic number of the element most characteristic of their properties; symbols and indications of danger; nature of special risks attaching to dangerous substances; safety advice concerning dangerous chemical substances; test methods for the determination of physiochemical, toxicological, and ecotoxicological properties listed in Annexes VII and VIII; general classification and labelling requirements for dangerous substances and preparations; information required for the technical dossier ("Base Set"); additional information and tests required under Article 6(5); provisions relating to child-proof fastenings; and provisions relating to tactile warning devices.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988); ECEL Vol. 3, p. 301.
Further information
Date: 06.02.70
EC DESIG.: 70/157
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES
RELATING TO THE PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVEL AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Amendment/assimilation directives:
73/350 dated 07.11.73
77/212 dated 08.03.77
81/334 dated 13.03.81
84/424 dated 03.09.84
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: All motor vehicles participating in road traffic
Protection of/acceptor: Noise, humans
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive applies to the establishment of a maximum noise level for
motor vehicles as a function of gross weight and power.
Notes
Measuring instruments, measurement conditions and measurement method are explained; compliance with noise level will be accompanied by issuing of EEC homologation (see below).
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
The noise level measured for individual vehicle categories must not exceed the limit values given in the table:
Vehicle categories |
Value in dB(A)x |
Vehicles for conveying passengers with a maximum of nine seats including driver's seat |
80 |
Vehicles for carrying passengers with more than nine seats including driver's seat where maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3.5 t |
81 |
Vehicles for transporting goods where maximum permissible weight does not exceed 3.5 t |
81 |
Vehicles for carrying passengers with more than nine seats including driver's seat where maximum permissible weight exceeds 3.5 t |
82 |
Vehicles for transporting goods where maximum permissible weight exceeds 3.5 t |
86 |
Vehicles for carrying passengers with more than nine seats including driver's seat where power output is 147 kW or more |
85 |
Vehicles for transporting goods with power output of 147 kW or more and maximum permissible weight in excess of 12 t |
88 |
x
The measurement specification indicates for example the following:Maximum noise level (sound pressure level)
- in passing, measured at a distance of 7.5 m from a reference line in the centre of the vehicle and at a height of 1.2 m above ground level;
- as stationary noise, at a distance of approx. 0.5 m from end of exhaust pipe.
The Annex to the Directive contains further specifications.
Date: 20.03.70
EC DESIG.: 70/220
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO
MEASURES TO BE TAKEN AGAINST AIR POLLUTION BY GASES FROM POSITIVE-IGNITION ENGINES OF
MOTOR VEHICLES
Amendment/assimilation directives:
74/290 dated 28.05.74
77/102 dated 30.11.76
78/665 dated 14.07.78
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: Motor vehicles with spark ignition engines (petrol)
Protection of/acceptor: Air, humans
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The aim of the Directive is to regulate the emission of air-polluting gases from the stated type of engine. To this end, limit values are established for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrous oxides as a function of the respective reference weight.
Notes
Test specifications are listed; compliance with the limit values leads to issuing of EEC homologation.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
The determined quantities of the stated chemical compounds must be below the values given in the table:
Reference weight |
Carbon monoxide |
Hydrocarbons |
Nitrous oxides |
| Pr £ 750 | 65 |
6.0 |
8.5 |
| 750 < Pr £ 850 | 71 |
6.3 |
8.5 |
| 850 < Pr £ 1020 | 76 |
6.5 |
8.5 |
| 1020 < Pr £ 1250 | 87 |
7.1 |
10.2 |
| 1250 < Pr £ 1470 | 99 |
7.6 |
11.9 |
| 1470 < Pr £ 1700 | 110 |
8.1 |
12.3 |
| 1700 < Pr £ 1930 | 121 |
8.6 |
12.8 |
| 1930 < Pr £ 2150 | 132 |
9.1 |
13.2 |
| 2150 < Pr | 143 |
9.6 |
13.6 |
Note:
The reference weight is defined as the weight of the ready to drive vehicle minus the lump-sum weight of the driver (75 kg) with the addition of a lump-sum weight for lubricants and fuel (100 kg).
The test simulates several driving cycles on a dynamometer.
It is to be performed on vehicles with a gross weight of less than/equal to 3.5 t.
The Annex to the Directive contains further specifications (e.g. idling, types of motor vehicle, limit values).
Date: 02.08.72
EC DESIG.: 72/306
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES
RELATING TO THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THE EMISSION OF POLLUTANTS FROM DIESEL
ENGINES FOR USE IN VEHICLES
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: Motor vehicles driven by diesel engines
Protection of/acceptor: Air, humans
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive stipulates the emission levels for pollutants from diesel
engines used to drive motor vehicles without defining said pollutants in greater detail.
Notes
An absorption coefficient is measured and then converted mathematically to the rated value for air throughput (in l/s).
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 22.11.73
EC DESIG.: 73/404
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO
DETERGENTS
Amendment/assimilation directives:
82/242 dated 31.03.82
86/94 dated 10.03.86
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: Industrial and domestic cleaning processes
Protection of/acceptor: Aquatic flora in water impacted by waste water
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive is of relevance to EIA as regards the stipulation that
detergents may only be used in cleaning processes if the average biodegradability of the
surface-active substances contained therein is in excess of 90% for each of the anionic,
cationic, non-ionic and ampholytic categories.
Notes
Within the framework of this Directive, detergent is taken to mean any product, the composition of which is specially geared to the interaction of cleaning processes. Biodegradability is determined in Directive 73/405/EEC.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 22.11.73
EC DESIG.: 73/405
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES
RELATING TO METHODS OF TESTING THE BIODEGRADABILITY OF ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
Amendment/assimilation directives:
82/243 dated 31.03.82
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Water
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive is concerned with defining methods for checking the
biodegradability of anionic surface-active substances in detergents ("reference
method").
Notes
Refer also to Directive 73/404/EEC.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 03.03.75
EC DESIG.:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Environment
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Resolution is of relevance to EIA in terms of:
1. the aim of making more intensive use of waste heat
2. the general aim of reducing the sulphur content of the air by employing various measures
3. the task of reducing the pollution stemming from nitrous oxide sources.
Notes
Programmatic statements regarding interaction between energy and environment.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 16.06.75
EC DESIG.: 75/439
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE OILS
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Environment
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive deals with detrimental effects on the environment of the
collection, storage and disposal of used oils which are basically to be avoided.
Notes
Programmatic nature
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 16.06.75
EC DESIG.: 75/440
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE CONCERNING THE QUALITY REQUIRED OF SURFACE WATER INTENDED
FOR THE ABSTRACTION OF DRINKING WATER IN THE MEMBER STATES
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Humans/drinking water as foodstuff
Protected area:
EIA relevance: Quality standards are listed which surface water, must satisfy in order
to be used to obtain drinking water following appropriate treatment.
Notes
To determine the quality of surface water intended to be used to obtain drinking water, there is differentiation into three groups (with various standard treatment methods A1-A3; limit value data).
The Directive 79/869/EEC contains information on measurement methods and analytical procedures for surface water.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
From Annex to Directive: quality of surface water to be used to obtain drinking water
| Parameters | A1(3) | A1(3) | A2(4) | A2(4) | A3(5) | A3(5) | ||
| G | I | G | I | G | I | |||
| 1 | pH | 6.5-8.5 | 5.5-9 | 5.5-9 | ||||
| 2 | Discoloration (following single medium filtering) | mg/l Pt-scale | 10 | 20 (O) | 50 | 100 (O) | 50 | 200 (O) |
| 3 | Total suspensions | mg/l MES | 25 | |||||
| 4 | Temperature | °C | 22 | 25 (O) | 22 | 25 (O) | 22 | 25 (O) |
| 5 | Conductivity | µ/cm-1 at 20° | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | |||
| 6 | Odour | (dilution factor at 25°C) | 3 | 10 | 20 | |||
| 7* | Nitrates | mg/l NO3 | 25 | 50 (O) | 50 (O) | 50 (O) | ||
| 8(1) | Fluorides | mg/l F | 0.7/1 | 1.5 | 0.7/1.7 | 0.7/1.7 | ||
| 9 | Total extracted organic chlorine | mg/l Cl | ||||||
| 10* | Iron(dissolved) | mg/l Fe | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 11* | Manganese | mg/l Mn | 0.05 | 0.1 | 1 | |||
| 12 | Copper | mg/l Cu | 0.02 | 0.05 (O) | 0.05 | 1 | ||
| 13 | Zinc | mg/l Zn | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 14 | Boron | mg/l B | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 15 | Beryllium | mg/l Be | ||||||
| 16 | Cobalt | mg/l Co | ||||||
| 17 | Nickel | mg/l Ni | ||||||
| 18 | Vanadium | mg/l V | ||||||
| 19 | Arsenic | mg/l As | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.1 | |
| 20 | Cadmium | mg/l Cd | 0.001 | 0.005 | 0.001 | 0.005 | 0.001 | 0.005 |
| 21 | Total chromium | mg/l Cr | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | |||
| 22 | Lead | mg/l Pb | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | |||
| 23 | Selenium | mg/l Se | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
| 24 | Mercury | mg/l Hg | 0.0005 | 0.001 | 0.0005 | 0.001 | 0.0005 | 0.001 |
| 25 | Barium | mg/l Ba | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 26 | Cyanides | mg/l CN | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | |||
| 27 | Sulphates | mg/l SO4 | 150 | 250 | 150 | 250 (O) | 150 | 250 (O) |
| 28 | Chlorides | mg/l Cl | 200 | 200 | 200 | |||
| 29 | Surface-active substances (methylene blue active) |
mg/l (lauryl sulphate) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | |||
| 30*(1) | Phosphates | mg/l P2O5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | |||
| 31 | Phenols (phenol count ) p-nitroaniline 4-aminoantipyrine | mg/l C6H5HO | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.1 | |
| 32 | Dissolved or emulsified hydrocarbons (following extraction with petroleum ether) | mg/l | 0.05 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1 | ||
| 33 | Polycyclic aromatics | mg/l | 0.0002 | 0.0002 | 0.001 | |||
| 34 | Pesticides - total (parathion, HCH, dieldrin) |
mg/l | 0.001 | 0.0025 | 0.005 | |||
| 35* | Chemical oxygen demand (COD) | mg/l O2 | 30 | |||||
| 36* | Saturation with diluted oxygen | % O2 | > 70 | > 50 | > 30 | |||
| 37* | Biochemical oxygen demand at 20 °C without nitration (BOD5) | mg/l O2 | < 3 | < 5 | < 7 | |||
| 38 | Kjeldahl nitrogen (except NO3) | mg/l N | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| 39 | Ammonia | mg/l NH4 | 0.05 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 4 (O) | |
| 40 | Chloroform extractable substances | mg/l SEC | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | |||
| 41 | Organic carbon, total | mg/l C | ||||||
| 42 | Organic carbon following flocculation and membrane filtration (5 *) TOC | mg/l C | ||||||
| 43 | Total coli 37 °C | /100 ml | 50 | 5000 | 50000 | |||
| 44 | Coli faec. | /100 ml | 20 | 2000 | 20000 | |||
| 45 | Streptococcus faec. | /100 ml | 20 | 1000 | 10000 | |||
| 46 | Salmonellae | not detectable in 5000 ml | not detectable in 1000 ml |
I = (imperative) = mandatory value
G = (guide) = guide value
O = Exceptional climatic or geographic conditions
* = See article 8 paragraph d)
(1) The stated values represent maximum limits established in line with the average annual temperature (high and low temperature)
(2) This parameter is included to satisfy the ecological requirements of certain environment media
(3) With simple physical treatment and sterilisation
(4) With standard physical and chemical treatment/sterilisation
(5) With physical and refined chemical treatment, oxidation, adsorption and sterilisation
Date: 15.07.75
EC DESIG.: 75/442
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON WASTE
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Protection of human health as well as environment; in
particular water, air and soil together with fauna and flora
Protected area:
EIA relevance: Basic statements are made concerning the collection, transportation and
treatment of waste including its storage and deposition on soil.
Notes
The costs of waste disposal are apportioned on the pay-as-you-pollute principle. This Directive applies to waste disposal in general. There is a special regulation for particularly hazardous substances (compare Directive 76/403/EEC). Programmatic statements.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 24.11.75
EC DESIG.: 75/716
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES
RELATING TO THE SULPHUR CONTENT OF CERTAIN LIQUID FUELS
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: Various types of gas oil
Protection of/acceptor:
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The aim is to reduce/restrict the sulphur content in liquid fuels (in
particular in gas oils).
Notes
Product-related limit values: gas oils may only be marketed if their sulphur-compound content does not exceed a certain level.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 08.12.75
EC DESIG.: 76/160
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE CONCERNING THE QUALITY OF BATHING WATER
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Water used for bathing, humans
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive prescribes that within 10 years water used for bathing
must comply with specific limit values for certain parameters; it is the task of the
Member States to ensure the above by way of appropriate measures.
Notes
The quality requirements to be met by water used for bathing are listed in the further information.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
| Parameter | G | I | Minimum frequency of sampling | Analytical/test methods | |
| 1 | Microbiological parameters Total coliform bacteria /100 ml |
500 |
10000 |
14 days (1) |
Fermentation in multiple preparation. If positive, transfer to analytical medium. Counting (most probable number) or |
| 2 | Faecal coliform bacteria /100 ml | 100 | 2000 | 14 days (1) | Filtration via membrane and cultivation on suitable medium
such as lactose tergitol agar, endo-agar, 0.4% teepol nutrient broth, replanting and
identification of suspicious colonies. For 1. and 2. different incubation temperature depending on determination of total coliform or faecal coliform bacteria. |
| 3 | Streptococcus faec. /100 ml |
100 | - | (2) | Litsky method. Counting (most probable number) or Filtration via membrane, cultivation on suitable nutrient medium. |
| 4 | Salmonellae /1 l | - | 0 | (2) | Concentration through filtering via membrane. Inoculation on standard nutrient medium. Enrichment, transfer to isolation agar-agar, identification. |
| 5 | Intestinal viruses PFU/10 l | - | 0 | (2) | Concentration through filtration, flocculation or centrifuging; confirmation |
6 |
Physical and chemical parameters pH |
- |
6-9 (0) |
(2) |
Electrometry with calibration to pH 7 and 9 |
| 7 | Discoloration | - | No abnormal change of colour (0) - |
14 days (1) (2) |
Inspection or Photometric test with platinum-cobalt calibration scale |
| 8 | Mineral oils mg/l | - < = 0.3 |
No visible film on surface of water, odourless - |
14 days (1) (2) |
Inspection and odour test or Extraction with adequate water volume and weighing of dry residue |
| 9 | Tensides which react to methylene blue | - < = 0.3 |
No persistant foaming - |
14 days (1) (2) |
Inspection or Methylene blue method - absorption spectrophotometric |
| 10 | Phenol mg/l (phenol count) C6H5OH |
- <= 0.005 |
No specific odour <= 0.05 |
14 days (1) (2) |
Check for specific smell of phenol or Absorption spectrophotometry 4-AAP method (4-aminoantipyrine) |
| 11 | Transparency m | 2 | 1 (0) | 14 days (1) | Secchi glass |
| 12 | Dissolved oxygen % saturation = 2 |
80-120 | (2) | Winkler method or electrometric method (oxygen meter) | |
| 13 | Tar residues and floating bodies such as wood, plastic,
bottles, vessels made of glass, plastic, rubber or other materials. Breakage or splinters |
None | 14 days (1) | Inspection | |
| 14 | Ammonia mg/l NH4 | (3) | Absorption spectrophotometer Nessier reagent or indophenol blue method |
||
| 15 | Kjeldahl nitrogen mg/l N Other substances classed as indication of pollution |
(3) | Kjedahl method | ||
| 16 | Pesticides mg/l (parathion, HCH, dieldrin) |
(2) | Extraction with suitable solvent and chromatographic analysis | ||
| 17 | Heavy metals such as arsenic cadmium chromium VI lead mercury |
mg/l As Cd Cr VI Pb Hg |
(2) |
Atom absorption, if applicable with preceding extraction |
|
| 18 | Cyanide mg/l CN | (2) | Absorption spectrophotometry with specific reagents | ||
| 19 | Nitrates and mg/l NO3 phosphates |
PO4 |
(3) | Absorption spectrophotometry with specific reagents |
G = (guide) = Guide value I = (imperative) = Mandatory value
O = Exceeding of limit values envisaged with exceptional geographical or meteorological conditions
(1) If earlier sampling revealed results which are far more favourable than the demands made in this Annex and if there are no new factors which could have reduced the quality of the water, the responsible authorities may reduce the frequency of sampling by a factor of 2
(2) The content is to be checked by the responsible authorities if investigations in the bathing area give grounds for assuming the possible presence of such substances or the impairment of water quality
(3) These parameters must be checked by the responsible authorities if there is a tendency towards eutrophication of the water.
Date: 06.04.76
EC DESIG.: 76/403
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE DISPOSAL OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS AND
POLYCHLORINATED TERPHENYLS
Amendment/assimilation directives:
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Human health and environment
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The Directive bans the uncontrolled disposal and dumping of objects and
devices containing PCB.
Notes
With reference to Directive 75/442/EEC there is a special regulation here.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
Date: 04.05.76
EC DESIG.: 76/464
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON POLLUTION CAUSED BY CERTAIN DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
DISCHARGED INTO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE COMMUNITY
Amendment/assimilation directives:
86/280 dated 12.06.86
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor: Water
Protected area:
- inland surface water
- coastal water
- inner coastal water
- groundwater
EIA relevance: Pollution due to the introduction of various hazardous substances into water is to be generally eliminated (list I) or restricted (list II); see below.
Notes
The classification of certain substances according to hazard potential in the two named lists is made on the basis of toxicity, durability and bioaccumulation.
The directive 86/280 concerns limit values and quality objectives for discharges of certain dangerous substances included in List I of the Annex to Directive 76/464.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988); ECEL Vol. 7 p.347
Further information
List I:
1. Organic halogen compounds and substances which could form such compounds in water;
2. Organic phosphorus compounds;
3. Organic tin compounds;
4. Substances with a proven carcinogenic effect in or due to water;
5. Mercury and mercury compounds;
6. Cadmium and cadmium compounds;
7. Durable mineral oils and durable hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum
And for application of articles 2, 8, 9 and 14 of this Directive:
8. Durable plastics which could drift, float or sink in water and impede utilisation of the water in all forms.
List II:
1. The following metalloids/metals and their compounds:
1. zinc |
11. tin |
2. copper |
12. barium |
3. nickel |
13. beryllium |
4. chromium |
14. boron |
5. lead |
15. uranium |
6. selenium |
16. vanadium |
7. arsenic |
17. cobalt |
8. antimony |
18. thallium |
9. molybdenum |
19. tellurium |
10. titanium |
20. silver |
2. Biocides and derivative compounds which are not contained in list I:
3. Substances which have an adverse effect on the taste and/or smell of products obtained from water for human consumption, as well as compounds which could lead to the formation of such substances in water.
4. Poisonous or durable organic silicon compounds and substances which could lead to the formation of such a compound in water, with the exception of those which are biologically harmless or rapidly become biologically harmless substances in water;
5. Inorganic phosphorus compounds and pure phosphorus;
6. Non-durable mineral oils and non-durable hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum.
7. Cyanides, fluorides.
8. Substances with an unfavourable effect on the oxygen balance, in particular ammonia and nitrites.
Date: 27.07.76
EC DESIG.: 76/769
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE
MARKETING AND USE OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND PREPARATIONS
Amendment/assimilation directives:
79/633 dated 24.07.79
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter:
Protection of/acceptor:
Protected area:
EIA relevance: Certain hazardous substances are subject to restrictions with regard to
their marketing and utilisation in Member States.
Notes
The Member States agree to take all measures to ensure that the listed substances and formulations are only marketed or used under the stated conditions.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information
The Annex to the Directive lists the following substances/substance groups covered by marketing/usage restrictions:
- Polychlorinated biphenyls PCB) with the exception of mono and dichlorinated biphenyls
- Polychlorinated terphenyls (PCT)
- Formulations containing more than 0.1 % by weight PCB or PCT
- Vinyl chloride (1-chloroethene)
- Liquid substances in their liquid state or as formulation which are listed under the following categories in Annex I to the Council Directive 67/548/EEC dated 27 June 1967 on Approximation of Laws, Regulations and Administrative Provisions relating to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances (ABl. 196 dated 16.8.1967, p. 1) last amended by Directive 79/370/EEC (Abl. L 88 dated 7.4.1979, p. 1):
- very poisonous
- poisonous
- health hazard
- corrosive
- explosive
- highly flammable
- readily flammable
- combustible as well as all liquids with a flash point less than 55°C
- Tri-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (CAS no. 126-72-7)
The Annex to the Directive likewise specifies the conditions under which restrictions apply.
Date: 20.02.78
EC DESIG.: 78/176
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON WASTE FROM THE TITANIUM DIOXIDE INDUSTRY
Amendment/assimilation directives:
83/29 dated 24.01.83
Parties
European Communities.
Immediate subject matter
Polluter: Industrial installations producing titanium dioxide
Protection of/acceptor: Human health and environment
Protected area:
EIA relevance: The aim is to prevent/gradually reduce the pollution caused by waste
products resulting from the production of titanium dioxide.
Notes
Prior approval is required for further introduction, sinking and storage of such waste.
Reference
Data source analysed: EC environment legislation (UREG, 1988)
Further information