Implementation of the Convention on Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents in the Republic of Croatia
Abstract
A strategic interest of the Republic of Croatia is entering European economic, political and other integrations. Major preconditions for it are the institutional strengthening and legislative haimonisation with the relevant UN conventions and agreements and EU directives in the field of hazardous substances and industrial accidents management, and emergency planning for the protection of humans and the environment. In July 1999 the Croatian Parliament ratified the Convention on Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, thus incorporating it into its legal system. Becoming a party to the Convention, Croatia enters into a harmonised system of protection in cases of industrial accidents and has committed to define its prevention policy for accidents likely to cause transboundary effects. In line with the provisions of the Convention, Croatia should seek the establishment of policies on siting of new hazardous activities and on significant modifications to existing hazardous activities, with the objective of minimising the risk to population and the environment, to be applied in the entire territory of the country, and especially in areas likely to be affected by transboundary effects of an industrial accident.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP013390
Entities
People
- Anamarija Matak
- Valburga Kanazir