Administrative Authorisations (Environmental Law)

Teacher(s)

Sambon Jacques;

Language

French

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Environmental protection was initially defined, in domestic law, by the policy governing the establishments classified under the General Regulation for Occupational Health and Safety, i.e. by a system of prior authorisations for dangerous, unhealthy or uncomfortable establishments. This system has developed into one of “environmental permits” as it is now organised in the three Belglian regions. The objective of the course is to understand the cross-cutting aspects and the specific characteristics of the systems in place.

Content

Initially, the course covers the normative framework of the system of administrative authorisations with regard to the environment as set out by European Union law. The course reviews the criteria of the environmental impact assessment legislation covered in a previous course and the requirements of the IED directives (Industrial Emissions Directive – formerly IPPC, Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) and SEVESO.

Following this introductory part of the course, the domestic legal systems will be covered and compared so as to assess their evolution since the implementation of the RGPT.

Teaching methods

Lectures, involving active student participation.
Analysis of case law and case studies.

Evaluation methods

Written examination.

Other information

Materials:
Compilation of normative texts
Syllabus
References to relevant case law
Detailed course outline

Bibliography

Références communiquées aux étudiants.

Faculty or entity

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