BlmSchG

Updated: 11.01.2019

Name (orig)

Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz

Name (English)

Immission Control Act

Full name

Gesetz zur Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge

Entry into force

15.03.1974

Last amended on

18.07.2017

Purpose

The purpose of the Immission Control Act is to protect humans, animals and plants, soil, water and atmosphere, cultural and other goods from environmental hazards and prevent further environmental hazards (§ 1 BImSchG)

Relevance for renewable energy

The Immission Control Act determines a minimum share of biofuels in transport sector, requirements for biofuels and employs energetic reference values.

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