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Environment in 12 jurisdictions worldwide
Click here to download the Environment 2019 report, published by Getting the Deal Through.
Jurisdictions covered
The following 12 jurisdictions are covered in this report:
Brazil; China; Denmark; Dominican Republic; Germany; Korea; Mexico; Portugal; Spain; Turkey; United Kingdom; United States.
Questions
The set of questions relating to the topic of environment and answered by the guide for each jurisdiction covered include:
Legislation
- • What are the main statutes and regulations relating to the environment?
- • Is there a system of integrated control of pollution?
- • What are the main characteristics of the rules applicable to soil pollution?
- • What types of waste are regulated and how?
- • What are the main features of the rules governing air emissions?
- • How are fresh water and seawater, and their associated land, protected?
- • What are the main features of the rules protecting natural spaces and landscapes?
- • What are the main features of the rules protecting flora and fauna species?
- • What are the main features of the rules governing noise, odours and vibrations?
- • Is there a general regime on liability for environmental damage?
- • Is there any type of environmental tax?
Hazardous activities and substances
- • Are there specific rules governing hazardous activities?
- • What are the main features of the rules governing hazardous products and substances?
- • What are the regulatory requirements regarding the prevention of industrial accidents?
Environmental aspects in transactions and public procurement
- • What are the main environmental aspects to consider in M&A transactions?
- • What are the main environmental aspects to consider in other transactions?
- • Is environmental protection taken into consideration by public procurement regulations?
Environmental assessment
- • Which types of activities are subject to environmental assessment?
- • What are the main steps of the environmental assessment process?
Regulatory authorities
- • Which authorities are responsible for the environment and what is the scope of each regulator’s authority?
- • What are the typical steps in an investigation?
- • What is the procedure for making administrative decisions?
- • What are the sanctions and remedies that may be imposed by the regulator for violations?
- • To what extent may decisions of the regulators be appealed, and to whom?
Judicial proceedings
- • Are environmental law proceedings in court civil, criminal or both?
- • What are the powers of courts in relation to infringements of environmental law?
- • Are civil claims allowed regarding infringements of environmental law?
- • What defences or indemnities are available?
- • Are there specific defences in the case of directors’ or officers’ liability?
- • What is the appeal process from trials?
International treaties and institutions
- • Is your country a contracting state to any international environmental treaties, or similar agreements?
- • To what extent is regulatory policy affected by these treaties?
