38 results European PFAS ban proposal submitted for consultation The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark and Sweden have jointly submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency for a European PFAS restriction through REACH. The proposal was submitted for consultation on 22 March 2023 via the ECHA website. The future of nuclear power in the Netherlands (part 2): Borssele preferred site for two new nuclear power plants On 9 December 2022, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy presented to the Second Chamber of the House of Representatives his further elaboration of the coalition agreement's intentions on nuclear energy. Preventieve zorgplicht uit artikel 13 Wbb vereist niet dat bodemverontreiniging in het geheel voorkomen dient te worden Op grond van artikel 13 van de Wet bodembescherming (Wbb) geldt er een algemene zorgplicht die verplicht om bij (dreigende) bodemverontreiniging alle maatregelen te nemen die redelijkerwijs gevergd kunnen worden. Relevant amendments regarding the environmental permit For the environmental permit under the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act), many things will change compared to the old legislation. In this blog, we address a number of important changes. Environmental rules in the environmental plan With the arrival of the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act) as of 1 January 2024, the concept of the omgevingsplan (environmental plan) will make its appearance. The expansion of the ETS to include buildings, road transport and maritime transport: the bill to implement the amended ETS Directive The bill to implement the changes to the European Emission Trading System (ETS) has been submitted to the Lower House. The bill envisages three major changes. Participation under the Environment and Planning Act Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), there is a commitment to implement more early participation. The extensive preparation procedure (uniforme openbare voorbereidingsprocedure) remains the main and most elaborate source of participation External safety under the Environment and Planning Act External safety plays a role under the Environment and Planning Act in the drafting of environmental plans and the granting of environmental permits. Compared to the former environmental law regime, some important changes are taking place. Work-related Mobility of Persons Decree to enter into force on 1 July 2024 The Besluit werkgebonden personenmobiliteit (Work-related Mobility of Persons Decree) will entry into force on 1 July 2024. The environmental strategy and the programme (Environment and Planning Act blog series) The Environment and Planning Act introduces two new policy instruments: the environmental strategy and the programme. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the nature and function of both instruments within the new environmental law system. Lessons learned from the Dutch Crisis and Recovery Act for an environmental plan To gain timely experience with the possibilities of the ambient plan, the Crisis and Recovery Act (Crisis- en herstelwet) had the possibility of adopting a so-called zoning plan with broadened scope. The dowry in the environment plan In the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act), the dowry contains state rules that no longer regulate activities at state level, but is carried through to local rules. The project decision The projectbesluit (project decision) is one of the six core instruments of the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act). It is a new instrument. This post describes the main features of the project decision and how it is applied. Een aanbesteding wordt gewonnen met een (te) lage inschrijfprijs. Kan de nummer twee hier succesvol tegen procederen? Een aanbesteding wordt gewonnen met een zeer lage inschrijfprijs, zelfs lager dan de richtprijs bepaald door de aanbestedende dienst. De opvolgende inschrijver komt hiertegen op in kort geding. FAQ: An Open Government Act request has been submitted that relates to me, now what? The Dutch government has given you the opportunity to present your views on an intended disclosure of information based on the Open Government Act (Wet open overheid). What does the Open Government Act entail? Waterdoelen in Nederland – een schets van de juridische stand van zaken. Het eerste blogbericht uit een reeks (deel I) Water staat hoog op de agenda. En met reden: de kwaliteit en kwantiteit van het oppervlakte- en grondwater in Nederland staan onder druk, aldus de Raad voor de leefomgeving en infrastructuur (“Rli”). The Ecodesign Regulation: new sustainability obligations for manufacturers The Ecodesign Regulation entered into force on 18 July 2024. It forms the basis of the EU’s approach to sustainable and circular product design. European Commission’s infringement procedure against the Netherlands: review and evaluation of water permits required under the WFD This blog addresses the European Commission's infringement procedure against the Netherlands regarding the evaluation of water licences under the Water Framework Directive, the Dutch legislature's approach and the consequences for issued permits. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page
European PFAS ban proposal submitted for consultation The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark and Sweden have jointly submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency for a European PFAS restriction through REACH. The proposal was submitted for consultation on 22 March 2023 via the ECHA website.
The future of nuclear power in the Netherlands (part 2): Borssele preferred site for two new nuclear power plants On 9 December 2022, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy presented to the Second Chamber of the House of Representatives his further elaboration of the coalition agreement's intentions on nuclear energy.
Preventieve zorgplicht uit artikel 13 Wbb vereist niet dat bodemverontreiniging in het geheel voorkomen dient te worden Op grond van artikel 13 van de Wet bodembescherming (Wbb) geldt er een algemene zorgplicht die verplicht om bij (dreigende) bodemverontreiniging alle maatregelen te nemen die redelijkerwijs gevergd kunnen worden.
Relevant amendments regarding the environmental permit For the environmental permit under the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act), many things will change compared to the old legislation. In this blog, we address a number of important changes.
Environmental rules in the environmental plan With the arrival of the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act) as of 1 January 2024, the concept of the omgevingsplan (environmental plan) will make its appearance.
The expansion of the ETS to include buildings, road transport and maritime transport: the bill to implement the amended ETS Directive The bill to implement the changes to the European Emission Trading System (ETS) has been submitted to the Lower House. The bill envisages three major changes.
Participation under the Environment and Planning Act Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), there is a commitment to implement more early participation. The extensive preparation procedure (uniforme openbare voorbereidingsprocedure) remains the main and most elaborate source of participation
External safety under the Environment and Planning Act External safety plays a role under the Environment and Planning Act in the drafting of environmental plans and the granting of environmental permits. Compared to the former environmental law regime, some important changes are taking place.
Work-related Mobility of Persons Decree to enter into force on 1 July 2024 The Besluit werkgebonden personenmobiliteit (Work-related Mobility of Persons Decree) will entry into force on 1 July 2024.
The environmental strategy and the programme (Environment and Planning Act blog series) The Environment and Planning Act introduces two new policy instruments: the environmental strategy and the programme. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the nature and function of both instruments within the new environmental law system.
Lessons learned from the Dutch Crisis and Recovery Act for an environmental plan To gain timely experience with the possibilities of the ambient plan, the Crisis and Recovery Act (Crisis- en herstelwet) had the possibility of adopting a so-called zoning plan with broadened scope.
The dowry in the environment plan In the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act), the dowry contains state rules that no longer regulate activities at state level, but is carried through to local rules.
The project decision The projectbesluit (project decision) is one of the six core instruments of the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act). It is a new instrument. This post describes the main features of the project decision and how it is applied.
Een aanbesteding wordt gewonnen met een (te) lage inschrijfprijs. Kan de nummer twee hier succesvol tegen procederen? Een aanbesteding wordt gewonnen met een zeer lage inschrijfprijs, zelfs lager dan de richtprijs bepaald door de aanbestedende dienst. De opvolgende inschrijver komt hiertegen op in kort geding.
FAQ: An Open Government Act request has been submitted that relates to me, now what? The Dutch government has given you the opportunity to present your views on an intended disclosure of information based on the Open Government Act (Wet open overheid). What does the Open Government Act entail?
Waterdoelen in Nederland – een schets van de juridische stand van zaken. Het eerste blogbericht uit een reeks (deel I) Water staat hoog op de agenda. En met reden: de kwaliteit en kwantiteit van het oppervlakte- en grondwater in Nederland staan onder druk, aldus de Raad voor de leefomgeving en infrastructuur (“Rli”).
The Ecodesign Regulation: new sustainability obligations for manufacturers The Ecodesign Regulation entered into force on 18 July 2024. It forms the basis of the EU’s approach to sustainable and circular product design.
European Commission’s infringement procedure against the Netherlands: review and evaluation of water permits required under the WFD This blog addresses the European Commission's infringement procedure against the Netherlands regarding the evaluation of water licences under the Water Framework Directive, the Dutch legislature's approach and the consequences for issued permits.