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035 _a(Sirsi) u121621
100 _aThornton, J.
245 _aEnvironmental liability: a shrinking mirage or the most realistic attempt so far?
260 _c2003
490 _aJournal of Planning and Environment Law
_vMarch 2003, 272-287(16)
520 _aDiscusses the proposed EU directive on environmental liability which has taken 10 years to materialise. Outlines the scheme and scope of the directive looking at environmental damage, biodiversity damage, damage to watercourses, site contamination, the obligations of prevention and restoration, the division of responsibility for prevention or clean-up and allocation of costs, the nature of operator liability, the role of individuals/environmentalgroups, financial security and other provisions. Considers the potential impact on laws in England and Wales and concludes with the timescale for implementation. Diagram.
590 _aABS
650 _aENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
650 _aPOLLUTION
650 _aPOLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE
650 _aEC DIRECTIVES
650 _aENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
650 _aEUROPEAN COMMISSION
690 _aENVIRONMENT-CONTAMINATION
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