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- Poland
Legally binding for:
Industrial and commercial operators.
Entities emitting pollutants or using environmental resources.
Minor installations may follow simplified regimes.
Emergencies do not remove notification and remediation duties.
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What’s Required
This Act provides Poland’s horizontal environmental protection framework, covering emissions, noise, environmental fees, and liability principles.
Key requirements include:
Permits or notifications for emissions to the air and noise.
Payment of environmental fees for emissions and resource use.
Monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping obligations.
Important Deadlines
Before the operation: obtain relevant permits or submit notifications.
Ongoing: comply with emission limits and reporting timelines.
Current Status
Fully in force and central to environmental enforcement in Poland.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Administrative fines and increased environmental fees.
Orders to limit or suspend activities.
Liability for environmental damage.
Examples of Known Violations
Emitting pollutants without a permit.
Underreporting emissions to reduce fees.
Breach of noise limits.
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