Swiss concept of soil protection Commentary on the Ordinance of 1 July 1998 relating to impacts on the soil (OIS)

• Published in: Journal of soils and sediments Vol. 1; no. 4; pp. 239 - 254
• Main Author: Karlaganis, Georg
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01-12-2001
• Subjects: Environmental policy; Environmental protection; Hazardous materials; Soils
• ISSN: 1439-0108; 1614-7480
• DOI: 10.1007/BF02987732

The maintenance of soils as a basis for sustaining life is an important subject of Swiss environmental policies. A prominent instrument to achieve this goal is the Ordinance of 1998Relating to Impacts on the Soil (OIS). In 13 articles a guiding framework for the protection of the soil is given. For a better understanding of the legal background, SAEFL has published specific commentaries. They explain the intention of the legislator and thus contribute to a consistent and mutual implementation of the soil regulations in practice. Comments are made on respective articles, on the Swiss concept of soil protection and also on the guide, trigger and cleanup values for hazardous substances in the soil. The commentaries are available in German, French and English languages. The extent of the Commentaries (including OIS and excerpts of the Swiss Federal Law of 1983 Relating to the Protection of the Environment) is 44 pages. Mail-address: [e-mail][PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]