… environmental associations seeking recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) last update on 29.11.2022 The German Environment Agency is … (415.65 kB) Regulations National Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligungsgesetz Gesetz als PDF Bundesnaturschutzgesetz BNatSchG Umwelt-Rechtsbehelfsgesetz UmwRG …

… of the special NGO litigation rights pursuant to Article 2 of the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) environmental associations must be recognized at the time the action … if the aims of its operations are not economic ones. The Environmental Appeals Act’s explanatory memorandum (Bundesrats-Drucksache 552/06) states that the … with proof of its activities such as annual reports, press releases, member periodicals, and circular letters. Proper performance of duties The requirement of proper …

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… Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines last update on 20.11.2025 Introduction Pursuant … – UBA ) has been tasked with stipulating mandatory evaluation criteria for materials and substances that come into contact with drinking water. Previously, UBA has … for the abstraction, treatment and distribution of drinking water only materials that fulfill the requirements of these evaluation criteria must be used. …

… products and beverages). Municipal waste water contains pathogens and nutrients, metals and chemical pollutants. If these are not removed sufficiently thoroughly from the waste water, risks to human health, soil, groundwater, plants and animals result.  The three-stage waste water treatment process that is now standard … reduction of nutrients, which is why poorly degradable pollutants (e.g. heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other organic micro-pollutants) are …

… National Water Strategy last update on 27.03.2023 On 15 th March, 2023, the National … water regime for the long term – prevent water scarcity and conflicting goals Ensure that land use in rural and urban areas is compatible with water bodies … water regime for the long term – prevent water scarcity and conflicting goals Ensure that land use in rural and urban areas is compatible with water bodies …