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  • Article from 09.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    Mining law

    The extraction of lignite from opencast mines is also subject to mining law

    … been confirmed by the Federal Constitutional Court in its “Garzweiler” decision of 2013 (Ref: 1 BvR 3139/08; Ref: 1 BvR 3386/08). In the opinion of the court, … been confirmed by the Federal Constitutional Court in its “Garzweiler” decision of 2013 (Ref: 1 BvR 3139/08; Ref: 1 BvR 3386/08). In the opinion of the court, …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Public building law

    Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, construction or modification of residential settlements

    … plans regarding the means by which these demands are to be satisfied. The 2013 amendment to BauGB strengthens internal development. In addition, the … plans regarding the means by which these demands are to be satisfied. The 2013 amendment to BauGB strengthens internal development. In addition, the …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … ((EU) No 528/2012) and the annexes of the ⁠ REACH ⁠ Regulation ((EU) 2018/1881). In June 2022, an adaption of the recommendation was published. According to this, the … where research is urgently needed to protect workers, users and the environment. In 2013 the above mentioned federal authorities together with the National Metrology … ((EU) No 528/2012) and the annexes of the ⁠ REACH ⁠ Regulation ((EU) 2018/1881). In June 2022, an adaption of the recommendation was published. According to this, the …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … the Closed Cycle Management Act of 24 February 2012, which entered into force on 1 June 2012, are also important for soil protection. The Sewage Sludge Ordinance and … the Closed Cycle Management Act of 24 February 2012, which entered into force on 1 June 2012, are also important for soil protection. The Sewage Sludge Ordinance and …

  • Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

    … still is effective from the revised German Drinking Water Ordinance dated 20 June 2023. According to section 15 (2) of the TrinkwV, evaluation criteria documents … 2025 (legally binding from 15 March 2027) 4 th amendment of recasting as at 10 June 2024 (legally binding from 22 June 2026) 3 rd amendment of recasting as at 11 January 2023 (legally binding since …

  • Article from 05.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    Distributing drinking water

    … as soon as possible by more appropriate materials. Already since 1 December 2013 a new limit value of 10 µg/l for lead in drinking water is valid. From … the amended Drinking water ordinance (TrinkwV), which became effective on 24 June 2023, states the prohibition of lead pipes. According to that lead pipes as … the amended Drinking water ordinance (TrinkwV), which became effective on 24 June 2023, states the prohibition of lead pipes. According to that lead pipes as …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … a result of the input of additional pollutants to the oceans. 43 states agreed in 2013 on a binding international regulation, which includes a ban on commercial … (SRM) Workshop "International Governance of Geoengineering" Press release of 2013 on the control of ocean fertilisation Geoengineering under the Biodiversity … a result of the input of additional pollutants to the oceans. 43 states agreed in 2013 on a binding international regulation, which includes a ban on commercial …

  • Article from 22.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Chemicals

    … image (529.87 kB) eqs_pah_2016_2018.pdf (151.65 kB) Next Previous Directive 2013/39/EU sets biota EQS for fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene and expresses it as an … of Europe, all the Member States must apply the biota EQS laid down in Directive 2013/39/EU (cf. Art. 3, Para 2). Evaluation of the AA-EQS and Biota-EQS of … benzo[k]fluoranthene and benzo[ghi]perylene often exceeded the MAC-EQS. … Directive 2013/39/EU sets biota EQS for fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene and expresses it as an …

  • Article from 30.09.2025 | Last changed: 01.10.2025

    Resources Commission at the UBA (currently inactive)

    Excavators at work in an open pit

    … The Resource Commission at the German Environment Agency (UBA) was launched in 2013 to generate and share knowledge and expertise on the more sustainable use of … The Resource Commission at the German Environment Agency (UBA) was launched in 2013 to generate and share knowledge and expertise on the more sustainable use of …

  • Article from 27.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    German emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    … IPCC Reporting Guidelines Publications Implementierung der ab dem Berichtsjahr 2013 gültigen IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories 2006 in die … the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol 2013 Emissions and Reduction Potentials of Hydrofluorocarbons, Perfluorocarbons and …

  • Article from 20.07.2023 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Persistent fluorinated greenhouse gases

    The atmospheric concentration increases. It was 10 ppt in 2020.

    … has grown at the fastest rate among fluorinated greenhouse gases, 12%/yr over 2013-2016. This was stated in a 2018 report by the EU Commission. PFCs are used in a … has grown at the fastest rate among fluorinated greenhouse gases, 12%/yr over 2013-2016. This was stated in a 2018 report by the EU Commission. PFCs are used in a …

  • Article from 24.07.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2021

    Safe management of drinking water supplies

    Scheme of the Water Safety Plan concept: What can go wrong in our water supply? What risks does this cause for our supply? How can we control them? How do we know that they are under control?

    … European level, the WSP-approach was first taken up through the DIN-EN 15975-2 in 2013. UBA, together with the Water Technology Centre (TZW), developed a manual for … European level, the WSP-approach was first taken up through the DIN-EN 15975-2 in 2013. UBA, together with the Water Technology Centre (TZW), developed a manual for …