Updates
December 16, 2011
New Section on the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR)
A new section on the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) has been added.
December 16, 2011
Latest update now online
The Manual has been updated to contain all relevant policy developments up to 1 September 2011.
June 20, 2011
A print version of the Manual soon to be available
A print version of the Manual will be available in June 2011. Read more…
June 20, 2011
Latest update now online
The Manual has been updated to contain all relevant policy developments up to 1 April 2011.
June 20, 2011
New Sections added to the Manual
Two new sections have been added to the Policy Framework Chapter: ‘International conventions’ and ‘Networking to support implementation’.
June 20, 2011
Industrial Emissions Directive Adopted
A new Industrial Emissions Directive has been adopted which brings together a wide range of pre-existing EU industrial pollution control law.
March 16, 2011
The Manual wins European Information Association Award
The Manual of European Environmental Policy has won the European Information Association’s 2011 Award for European Information Sources.
September 1, 2010
New Decision relating to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
The Commission has published Decision 2010/477/EU.
September 1, 2010
Six new substances added to REACH authorization list
A committee of Member States voted to add the first six substances of very high concern (SVHCs) to the REACH authorization list.
August 1, 2010
Working Group draft guidance on to help implement the Directive on quality standards for water
To support implementation of Directive 2008/105/EC, a Working Group has developed draft guidance on mixing zones to be submitted to the Water Framework Directive Committee for approval.