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Study programmes 2009-2010Last update : 28/06/2010
GESA0004-1  Environmental legislation and policy
Duration :  9h SEM, 3h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Advanced master in bio-engineering: sanitary engineeringPremier quadrimestre2
Holder(s) :  
Substitute(s) :  Marc Culot
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  European background of federal and regional legislations (Water Framework Directive)
Different legislations about water types and their uses (quality objectives)
Taxation and "polluter pays" principle (tax calculation)
New regulation of environmental licence (single licence)
Permission of water intake and discharges
Classificatois of firms by risks (Seveso directive - major risks)
Administration and authorities structure (Belgium and others countries)
ISO and EMAS certifications
Environmental audit and incidence studies
Code of water
Course objective :  The aim of this course is to present legislative histories (local and international) that lead or set water quality objectives and control means of treatment results
After completing the course the student is expected to
understand and analyse water legislation
state main worldwide politics in relation with water management
argue on political choice of a certain type of country in regard to its water needs situation
Organization :  Lectures : 3h
Seminars : 9h
Written notes :  http://mrw.wallonie.be/dgrne
http://europa.eu.int/water-framework/information.html
Assessment :  Written examination (50%)
Personal report (50%)
Contacts :  Culot, Marc (Professeur)
Ecologie microbienne et Epuration des eaux
081 62 23 88
culot.m@fsagx.ac.be


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