Act of 14 May 1990 on protection against harmful environmental effects of atmospheric pollution, noise, vibrations and other processes (Federal Law on the control of atmospheric pollution - BIm SchG) Jurisdiction Germany Year 1990 Published in German Original/other title [German] Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge (Bundesimmissionsschutzgesetz - BIm SchG) Serial title Bundesgesetzblatt Source 22 May 1990, Part I, p.881-901. Descriptors [Primary] Germany (Federal Republic of), atmospheric pollution, chemical plant, dangerous occurrences, dangerous substances, environmental pollution, harmful substances, major hazards, noise, vibration [Secondary] European Communities, chemical industry, law, licensing of undertakings, pollution control, safety analysis, safety engineering Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract New version of the German law of 15 March 1974 concerning air pollution. Principal provisions of the law: I - Generalities (scope, definitions); II - Construction and operation of installations (subject or not subject to authorisation, emission and intake measurement, safety checks, technical committees on installation safety); III - Condition of installations; composition of materials, products, flammable substances, carburants and lubrificants; IV - Condition and functioning of vehicles; construction and repair of highways and railways; V - Monitoring of air pollution on federal territory; plans for air purification and noise reduction; VI - General provisions: implementation of European Community decisions; Commission on Major Hazards; nomination and duties of delegates; rights and duties of person in charge; final provisions. CIS No. 92-2 Database ID 57493