The Framework Act that serves the purpose of safeguarding the sustainable management of environmental resources including controls on air-, water, soil and noise pollution in various sectors such as transport, agriculture, waste disposal and energy via appropriate institutional arrangements. This Act implements a multitude of European Directives and Regulations.
This Act is intended in particular to:
1) to prevent and combat pollution of air, water, soil and subsoil as well as vibration and noise disadvantages,
2) to provide hygienically justified rules of importance to the environment and to humans,
3) to limit the use and waste of raw materials and other resources,
4) to promote the use of cleaner technology and
5) to promote recycling and limit problems related to waste management.
In the administration of the Act, emphasis shall be placed on what is achievable by using the best available technology, including less polluting raw materials, processes and installations and the best possible pollution control measures. In this assessment, special emphasis shall be placed on preventive efforts through the use of cleaner technology.
