Costa Rica: Ley Nº 7200 para la utilización racional y uso alternativo de fuentes de energía, as modified by Ley Nº 7508 (1995)

This Law allows the participation of private enterprises in power generation where the sources are renewable (geothermal, hydro and solar are specifically mentioned), the capacity does not exceed 50MW, and 35% of the share capacity is locally owned.

Date Implemented: 1990

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Environmental Organic Law

Establishing that air is common property and contaminants must be controlled and reduced, the Act grants the state authority to protect the environment and prevent and control pollution. It sets up guidelines and the legal framework for the sustainable exploitation of natural resources and for the protection of the environment.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Saudi Arabia: Economic Liberalization/diversification

Turkey: Labelling fuel economy and Co2 emissions of new passenger cars- Directive 1999/94/EC

Date Implemented: 2007-2008

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf  

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution Arising from Motor Vehicles

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf  

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf  

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution from Industrial Plants

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Implementing Regulation on the Control and Management of End-of-life vehicles

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles - Commission Statements

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf  

Turkey: New regulations regarding the quality of fuels used for heating and transportation