Do you want to collect non-profit or commercial waste, so-called recyclables, from private households? You must then report this to the competent body no later than three months...
By promoting certain agri-environmental measures,
additional incentives to conserve the cultural landscape and natural resources (including soils) should be provided.
a...
Plant protection products shall not be used on paved open-air land or on other outdoor areas which are not used for agricultural, forestry or horticultural purposes.
The...
The competent authority checks whether you meet the requirements for obtaining expertise in plant protection. The requirements you have to meet depend on the activity you want...
Plant protection products may only be used if they are authorised. The competent authority may, on a case-by-case request, authorise the use of an authorised plant protection...
Bathing water is any section of surface water in which the competent authority expects a large number of bathers and for which it has not issued a permanent bathing ban or does...
Bathing water is any section of surface water in which the competent authority expects a large number of bathers and for which it has not issued a permanent bathing ban or does...
Since 1998, the "Biosphere Reserve" has been included in the Federal Nature Conservation Act as a separate category of protected area (such as national parks, nature reserves,...
Biowaste accounts for a large part of the waste generated by private households. Extensive bio-waste collection can contribute significantly to the reduction of residual waste...
Bulk waste collection can be carried out by means of fixed collection dates or collection on request.
You can hand over bulky waste personally at the acceptance options.
Dead pets and certain waste of animal origin, such as slaughterhouse waste or food waste from restaurants or commercial kitchens, must be disposed of properly.
The destruction...
You may only place plant protection products on the market on a commercial basis or via the Internet, even outside of commercial activities, if you have a certificate of...
The Authority shall issue a certificate of competence for the activity in question. For this purpose, evidence must be provided that the personnel conditions for pest control...
A person may only use, advise or use plant protection products in the context of a training relationship or an causative activity if he or she has a certificate of expertise...
The tasks of the authorized district chimney sweep range from the first acceptance of the construction or modification of combustion plants, to the execution of fireplace shows...
Are you subject to the obligation to provide proof for hazardous waste and less than 20 t per year per type of waste are generated at your point of collection? Disposal can then...
If you, as a property owner, find weapons on your property, you must immediately report this, otherwise you will be punished and expose yourself and other persons to a high...
Commercial enterprises can use their residual waste
in urban waste bins, as well as
in own containers
and dispose of it as direct delivery yourself or through privately...
If you install, maintain, maintain, repair or shut down plants with fluorinated greenhouse gases, and check for leakiness or recover the gases, you need a certificate for your...
The aim of nature conservation is to preserve nature and landscape on the basis of their own value and as a livelihood for human beings. As it becomes increasingly clear that...
Facilities and laboratories wishing to carry out tests or phases of tests under the conditions of good laboratory practice (GLP conditions) require a GLP certificate.
The action "Conservation and development of habitats and species" has created an instrument to safeguard the European Natura 2000 protected area system.
The action "Conservation and development of habitats and species" has created an instrument to safeguard the European Natura 2000 protected area system. In particular, support...
The installation and substantial modification of a small sewage treatment plant, the components of which are generally approved for construction, shall be notified to the...
Contaminated sites are old deposits and sites which may or are to be expected to pose a risk to the environment, in particular to human health. These may include, for example,...
The discharge of collected precipitation water directly into an above-ground water body and the rainwater infiltration require a water permit (direct discharge permit).
A drainage permit is required for connection to and use of the public sewage treatment plant.
The competent authority has laid down in its drainage statutes discharge...
If you operate a medium-sized combustion plant, you must report it to the competent authority.
You must submit measurement reports on air pollutant emissions to the competent authority for examination.
You must submit the results of the continuous measurements annually to the competent authorities for examination.
Information and information on energy saving is provided by the competent body. It advises on a wide range of savings options for electricity, water and heating.
The energy...
Environmental experts are informed by the Law implementing Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation of organisations in a Community system for environmental...
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required under the authorisation procedure for a large number of projects where significant environmental impacts are expected. These...
The Lower Saxony Fisheries Act (Nds. FischG), the Lower Saxony Internal Fientry Ordinance (BiFischO ND) and the Lower Saxony Coastal Fisheries Regulations (NKüFischO) regulate...
In areas designated as floodplains, an exemption is required for the following measures:
the construction or extension of structural installations,
the construction of...
If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker/ environmental badge. Here you will find information.
In principle, the responsibility for flood protection lies with the competent body responsible for local community affairs, planning and security.
River basin-related,...
Flood protection inland is ensured with the help of flood protection systems and flood plains.
The promotion of flood defences and flood plains will ensure flood protection inland. This support measure is intended in particular to protect agricultural areas, but this also...
Streams and rivers are important components of ecosystems and valuable habitats for animals and plants. The flow water development support measure supports projects that will...
In order to secure and manage the amount of groundwater available, groundwater abstractions require authorisation by the competent body.
A permit or authorisation for the...
Plants for the handling of water-hazardous substances (e.g. the storage of heating oil, gasoline, manure) are a source of danger for water and soil due to the risk...
The leakage of water-hazardous substances, such as acids or mineral oils, in a not insignificant quantity (from 10 l) which can leak from pipes, installations or vehicles and...
The installation and operation of a fuel oil consumer system must be notified to the competent authority.
To be available:
the construction of underground storage facilities...
You must report the submission, acquisition, other whereabouts and leak tests of highly radioactive sources to the HRQ register.
In Germany, highly radioactive sources are used...
There are various disposal options for household waste, such as
blue paper ton
brown organic ton
grey residual waste tonne
yellow tonne for packaging material
Used glass...
Neighbours of a plant or property must tolerate immissions to a certain extent if they are not or only marginally affected by this.
There is an insignificant impairment if the...
In the case of adjacent operating areas, the authority checks whether domino effects exist.
Interventions in nature and landscape require permission.
Such interventions, which may significantly affect the performance and functioning of the natural household or the...
Because of its content of organic substances and plant nutrients, sewage sludge has been used for fertilization for years. However, sewage sludge may only be applied to...
Sewage sludge may only be applied to agricultural or horticultural soils in such a way that the public welfare is not adversely affected. The application must be geared to the...
The aim of lake development is to improve the quality of water, to improve or maintain the ecological status or potential of the waters, to strengthen the sustainable...
The Lake Development Support Measure supports projects aimed at the rehabilitation and restoration of lakes (still waters) in accordance with the EC Water Framework Directive ...
Landscape plans and greening plans are instruments of nature conservation and landscape conservation for the areas of the competent authority or for areas. They are drawn up by...
The Landscape Framework Plan is the central nature conservation plan in Lower Saxony.It sets out the inter-local concrete objectives, requirements and measures of nature...
This measure promotes cooperation between actors in agriculture and nature conservation. The aim is to improve understanding and acceptance of nature and environmental...
The Lower Saxon Landscape Programme was published on 18 April 1989. The landscape programme sets out the requirements and measures of nature conservation and landscape...
Protected biotopes are habitats of special plant and animal species. These habitats deserve special protection because they are rare, have a high ecological value and/or are...
Do you use organic solvents in your company? You may then need to report the attachment to the competent authority.
The Lower Saxony Ordinance on reporting requirements in respect of manure provides that the placing on the market, transport and uptake of manure must be documented and reported...
Measures in transitional and coastal waters are designed to restore good ecological status in the area of transitional and coastal waters. The aim is to improve water quality.
Coastal areas of the North Sea and also the mouths of the rivers, which are characterized by salt water, are often burdened by hydrological measures and material impairments of...
If you feel unjustly harassed by military aircraft noise, you can contact the Bundeswehr directly with complaints and questions.
The Natura 2000 ecological network plays a crucial role in efforts to protect biodiversity in Europe.
Natura 2000 is the European Union's protected area system, which is being...
The nature reserve is a form of territorial protection and is the oldest and most well-known instrument of nature conservation.
A nature reserve may be designated as sites of...
Anyone who wants to use plant protection products for others – other than occasional neighbourhood assistance – or advise others on plant protection for commercial purposes or...
Public waste management agencies, municipal and commercial biowaste practitioners or mixture producers, as well as producers and owners of certain bio-waste, are subject to...
As an approved measuring point for emissions and immissions in accordance with the Federal Immission Protection Act, you can offer your services after notification by a state...
Regulation (EC) 889/2008 contains implementing provisions for Basic Regulation (EC) 834/2007 regulating the requirement for labelling with reference to organic farming when...
Natural mineral water may only be extracted from springs for which a permit has been granted for use.
Hygiene pests, such as pests (walking rat, house rat and house mouse) and vermin (arthropods, e.g. cockroaches, flour moths, bacon beetles), contaminate food and buildings, are...
You want to run a crematorium? Then you must report the system to the responsible immission protection authority before commissioning.
The competent body offers advice on environmentally sound disposal and prevention of unnecessary waste.
If you buy an electric vehicle, you can apply for an environmental bonus of up to EUR 6,000. The exact amount depends, among other things, on the drive of the vehicle and its...
You are subject to the obligation to provide evidence for hazardous waste and must a proof of disposal be approved? If your disposal company is approved for the privileged...
Since 1 January 2007, last owners of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (i.e. vehicles carrying goods up to 3.5 tonnes) have been able to return the end-of-life...
If you have taken all the necessary measures during the decommissioning phase of the landfill or the landfill section, you must apply to the competent authority for the final...
Streams and rivers are important components of ecosystems and valuable habitats for animals and plants. The maintenance of this water includes the care and development.
As a company, do you want to transport waste across state borders? You will then be subject to the rules of the EC Regulation on shipments of waste.
As a company, do you want to transport waste across state borders? You will then be subject to the rules of the EC Regulation on the shipment of waste.
Biotope protection refers to measures designed to preserve or restore habitats of plant or animal communities (biocenosis). Biotope protection should also help to preserve...
The "Special Species and Biotope Conservation" measure supports investment, non-productive projects that contribute to the conservation and improvement of biodiversity. The...
The aim and task of species protection is the conservation of animal and plant species protected by law and the protection of their habitats and biotopes. Any act that leads to...
If you want to carry out analyses in accordance with the Sewage Sludge Ordinance as an inspection body, you mustapply for notificationfrom the competent authority in the...
For certain work on e.B refrigeration or air conditioning systems, certificates of competence are required for the implementing personnel. These certificates are issued after...
Non-official experimental facilities operated or set up by a private or public institution may be officially recognised upon request.
The aim of the "BMQ" measure is to increase technical skills through knowledge transfer, thereby safeguarding long-term jobs in agriculture and rural areas and creating new...
The Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) is an ecological year of education that gives young people the chance to work and orientthemselves in environmental and nature conservation...
Waste disposal includes the collection, transport, treatment, reuse and disposal of waste from private households and other areas of origin.
Homeowners and landowners receive fee notices from the competent authority for the waste charges to be paid by them.
The aim of the fee scale is to create effective incentives...
Every household incomes waste paper, for example in the form of newspapers and magazines, but also in packaging.
Disposal, i.e. recovery or disposal, including the collection and transport of hazardous waste, is subject to a waste detection procedure. This is required by waste producers...
Waste water charges are municipal levies levied by municipalities on the basis of a fee statute for the use of a public waste water treatment facility (sewerage and sewage...
Depending on the size and type of the plant, the construction, operation and significant changes of a wastewater treatment plant may be subject to a water permit or indirect...
Water control includes the enforcement and monitoring of necessary measures
to improve the situation of waters as part of the natural budget,
to reduce the input of...
A water permit is required for the construction, modification or removal of construction facilities and buildings on, under, under or above above ground waters and in the shore...
Water protection advice makes an important contribution to the protection of drinking water. The aim is to promote the reduction of nutrient inputs into the water by providing...
Water protection advice makes an important contribution to the protection of drinking water. The aim is to promote the reduction of nutrient inputs into the water by providing...
