Name of the legislation
Other substances: protection of the aquatic environment

Type of legislation
Directive

Legislation code number
Council Directive 76/464/EEC of 4 May 1976 on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community. Amended by Council Directive 90/656/EEC; Council Directive 91/692/EEC.

Implementation date
Directive 76/464/EEC: 05.05.1976 Directive 90/656/EEC: 31.12.1992 Directive 91/692/EEC: 01.01.1993

Web link
http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l28017a.htm