The purpose of this Law shall be preservation of the purity of the atmospheric air, improvement of air quality, prevent and reduction of negative atmospheric impact. The Act consists of ten Sections divided into 38 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) competence of the authorized institution; (3) participation of public associations and natural persons in the arrangements for protection of the atmospheric air; (4) air quality standards; (5) regulation of the arrangements for protection of the atmospheric air; (6) registration and supervision; (7) liability; (8) dispute settlement; (9) international cooperation; (10) conclusive and transitional provisions. Emission of the pollutants in the atmosphere by stationary sources shall be authorized on case-by case basis in accordance with the authorization issued by the State ecological inspection that establishes terms and conditions, and also maximum limits of emissions. In case of the infringement of terms and conditions envisaged by the authorization the State ecological inspection shall have the right to restrict, suspend or prohibit emissions. Emissions by non-stationary sources shall not exceed maximum established limits. In order to reduce noise pollution sound threshold shall be established.
Law No. 1422-XIII on protection of the atmospheric air.