Comparative Environmental Law and Regulation
Comparative Environmental Law and Regulation, Vol. 1, 2012
114 Pages Posted: 21 Oct 2012
Date Written: August 1, 2012
Abstract
Written by international contributors and edited by noted experts, this title analyzes key environmental laws, regulations, and implementation systems of more than 50 countries. Each country's chapter discusses the potential impact of environmental laws on business transactions and offers practical advice on dealing with regulatory and enforcement authorities. You'll find information on: Local environmental laws; How laws are implemented; When, how, and where to apply for licenses and permits; Prosecution policies for environmental crimes; Toxic tort litigation; Administrative litigation; Jurisdiction of pertinent agencies.
Features: Includes a guide to locating environmental law information on the Internet, reliability indicators, research criteria, and advice on how to find the most current official documents; Provides reviews of the pertinent environmental rules of such supranational bodies as ASEAN, the Andean Community, and the European Union.
Keywords: Comparative environmental laws, energy, water, climate, European Union, sustainable development, biodiversity, human rights, access to information, public participation, access to justice, citizen suits, environmental impact assessment, local regulations, administrative, prosecution
JEL Classification: A1,C8, D1, D4, D6, D7, D8, D9, E2, E6, F, F4, H1, H2, H4, H5, H7, H8, I1, I18, I19
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