Guidelines for the calculation of damage caused to atmosphere, land and water resources by oil pollution. | Land Portal

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LEX-FAOC069034
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These Guidelines establish the modalities of the calculation of damage caused to atmosphere, land and water resources by chemicals, regulate calculation of payment for the compensation of damage caused to land by oil pollution and shall be applicable to all land categories. The Guidelines shall be applicable to dispute settlement regarding environmental offences and shall be used by the authorized environmental institutions and nature managers carrying out oil transactions. Damages shall be intended losses related to the mitigation of the consequences of environmental pollution. Suit payment for land pollution shall not exonerate the offenders from payment of fines and compensation of environmental damage.

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