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Environmental Law
As a company, you may encounter environmental law if you have to deal with the emission of gases, the disposal of waste materials or contamination of soil or water. You may also have to comply with zoning plans and environmental permits. When it comes to public-law acts, you can also think of the emission of ammonia by livestock farms. The government tries to prevent pollution and protect the quality of soil, air and water by means of environmental legislation. This legislation is laid down for example in the Environmental Management Act, the General Provisions for Environmental Law Act and since 2021 in the Environmental Law Act. Enforcement of these environmental laws takes place in the Dutch administrative law, criminal and civil law. The Inspectorate of the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM) checks and inspects companies for compliance with these laws and regulations.
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You can contact Law & More for more information about:
- Regulation of construction and industrial activities
- Protection of nature and landscape
- Spatial planning and provincial policy
- Environmental permits and zoning plans
- Environmental liability
Would you like more legal information on this subject? You can contact us for legal advice and legal assistance for all your environmental questions and problems. It is also possible to start legal proceedings for your company. Our environmental lawyers are ready to answer your questions.
What clients say about us
Very customer friendly service and perfect guidance!
Mr. Meevis has assisted me in an employment law case. He did this, together with his assistant Yara, with great professionalism and integrity. In addition to his qualities as a professional lawyer, he remained at all times an equal, a human being with a soul, which gave a warm and safe feeling. I stepped into his office with my hands in my hair, Mr. Meevis immediately gave me the feeling that I could let go of my hair and he would take over from that moment on, his words became deeds and his promises were kept. What I like most is the direct contact, regardless of day/time, he was there when I needed him! A topper! Thanks Tom!
Nora
Eindhoven
Excellent
Aylin is one of the best divorce lawyer who is always reachable and gives answers with details. Even though we had to manage our process from different countries we didn’t face any difficulties. She managed our process Very quickly and smoothly.
Ezgi Balik
Haarlem
Nice work Aylin
Very professional and always be efficient on communications. Well done!
Martin
Lelystad
Adequate approach
Tom Meevis was involved in the case throughout, and every question there was on my part was answered quickly and clearly by him. I will certainly recommend the firm (and Tom Meevis in particular) to friends, family and business associates.
Mieke
Hoogeloon
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I presented my case to LAW and More and was helped quickly, kindly and above all effectively. I am very satisfied with the result.
Sabine
Eindhoven
Very good handling of my case
I would like to thank Aylin very much for her efforts. We are very happy with the outcome. The customer is always central with her and we have been helped very well. Knowledgeable and very good communication. Really recommend this office!
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Veldhoven
Legally satisfied with the services given
My situation was resolved in a way where I can only say that the result is as I wished it to be. I was helped to my satisfaction and the way Aylin acted can be described as accurate, transparent and decisive.
Arsalan
Mierlo
Everything well arranged
From the beginning we had a good click with the lawyer, she helped us to walk the right way and removed possible uncertainties. She was clear and a people person which we experienced as very pleasant. She made the information clear and through her we knew exactly what to do and what to expect. A very pleasant experience with Law and more, but especially with the lawyer we had contact with.
Vera
Helmond
Very knowledgeable and friendly people
Very great and professional (legal) service. Communicatie en samenwerking ging erg goed en snel. Ik ben geholpen door dhr. Tom Meevis en mw. Aylin Selamet. In short, I had a good experience with this office.
Mehmet
Eindhoven
Great
Very friendly people and very good service … can not say otherwise that is super helped. Should it occur I will definitely come back.
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Bree
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Environmental rules for your company
Which environmental laws apply to your company and whether you have to deal with the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, depends on the extent to which your company has an impact on the environment. In the Netherlands, three categories of companies are defined in this context:
Category A: companies in this category have the least impact on the environment. Companies in this category consist in particular of offices, banks and kindergartens and have at least a minimum impact on environmental law. Such companies do not have to apply for an environmental permit for their activities, neither do they have to report Activity Decree.
Category B: companies that have a significant impact on the environment are placed in category B. For their business activities, such as printing works and car wash and repair, they are required to report Activity Decree. The notification may concern the application of contaminated soil, deposit and transport of waste or an unusual incident. In a number of cases, a limited environmental permit (OBM) must also be applied.
Category C: companies within this category, for example metalworking companies, have a large impact on the environment. This category is also subject to an obligation to provide information based on the Activities Decree. Additionally, these companies must also apply for an environmental permit for their business activities. The environmental law lawyers of Law & More can determine under which category your company is listed and to which obligations you have to comply. You can also expect assistance from us in applying for an environmental permit or in making a notification of the Activities Decree.
Environmental permit
Undertakings in the category C must apply for a environmental permit. Without this permit, it is prohibited to start, modify or operate an establishment. The following conditions must be met before the environmental permit is granted:
- there must be a Wm-establishment;
- the Wm-establishment must be appointed in the Environmental Permitting (General Provisions) Act.
According to the Environmental Management Act, Wm-establishment is considered to exist if the establishment concerns a company (or if it is the size of a company), the activity is at one location and lasts at least six months (or regularly returns to the same location) and the activity is included in Appendix I of the Environmental Law Decree.
Environmental permit limited environmental test (OBM)
A company must apply for an OBM for two types of activities:
- activities for which the competent authority must assess whether the activity is suitable for the local situation;
- activities for which an environmental impact assessment is mandatory. Such an assessment focuses in particular on possible adverse effects on the environment.
The activities may include establishing a company, but also making changes. It is also possible that two OBMs are required for one company. When you apply for an OBM for a certain activity, the competent authority, usually the municipality, will check the activity in question before you can start your activity. This will result in an authorisation or a refusal.
Environmental Planning Act
This Act has already been adopted by parliament and is expected to enter into force in 2021. The main contribution of the Environmental Act is the compilation of various existing laws to make legislation on environmental law more transparent and user-friendly. The lawyers of Law & More can advise you on the transitional law and possible changes that may apply for your company.
Do you want to know what Law & More can do for you as a law firm in Eindhoven and Amsterdam?
Then contact us by phone +31 40 369 06 80 or send an e-mail to:
mr. Tom Meevis, advocate at Law & More – tom.meevis@lawandmore.nl
mr. Maxim Hodak, advocate at & More – maxim.hodak@lawandmore.nl
