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Art. 10 Bundesgesetz vom 7. Oktober 1983 über den Umweltschutz (USG) - Katastrophenschutz
USG; 1. Titel: Grundsätze und allgemeine Bestimmungen; 2. Kapitel: Allgemeine Bestimmungen
Art. 10 USG · Katastrophenschutz
Wer Anlagen betreibt oder betreiben will, die bei ausserordentlichen Ereignissen den Menschen oder seine natürliche Umwelt schwer schädigen können, trifft die zum Schutz der Bevölkerung und der Umwelt notwendigen Massnahmen. Insbesondere sind die geeigneten Standorte zu wählen, die erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstände einzuhalten, technische Sicherheitsvorkehren zu treffen sowie die Überwachung des Betriebes und die Alarmorganisation zu gewährleisten.
Die Kantone koordinieren die Dienste für den Katastrophenschutz und bezeichnen eine Meldestelle.
Der Inhaber der Anlage meldet ausserordentliche Ereignisse unverzüglich der Meldestelle.
Der Bundesrat kann durch Verordnung bestimmte Produktionsverfahren oder Lagerhaltungen verbieten, wenn die Bevölkerung und die natürliche Umwelt auf keine andere Weise ausreichend geschützt werden können.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (19)
B.2017.12 · sg (Art. 10 Abs. 1 USG)
Safety Report Update Requirement for Gas Facility Due to Neighboring Construction
The substantive law governing the operator's obligation regarding hazard prevention, which justifies the requirement to update the report.
ADM 2015 92 · ju (Art. 10 LPE)
Geothermal Project Approval Upheld Amidst Procedural and Environmental Challenges
Obligation de prendre les mesures propres à assurer la protection de la population et de l'environnement contre les dommages causés par des installations potentiellement dangereuses.
BRGE.IV.Nr.0042.201 · zh (Art. 10 Abs. 1 USG)
Water Utility v. Groundwater Extraction Permit
The court used this provision to explain that the obligation to take protective measures against extraordinary events lies with the operator of a dangerous facility, not with neighbors.
BRGE.IV.Nr.0042.201 · zh (Art. 10 Abs. 1 USG)
Water Utility v. Groundwater Extraction Permit
This provision defines the duty of operators of dangerous facilities to take necessary protective measures.
RRE Nr 1154 · lu (Art. 10 USG)
Pipeline Operator v. Local Authority Regarding Land Rezoning for Sports Facilities
Cited in the reasoning to establish that a high-pressure gas pipeline is a facility that can cause severe harm in case of an incident.
VB.2010.00352 · zh (Art. 10 USG)
Water Protection Zone Company Must Implement Hazardous Material Storage and Firewater Retention Measures
Cited in relation to the general duty to protect humans and the environment from harmful effects.
A/22/2009 · ge (art. 10 LPE)
Gas Pipeline Operator v. Cantonal Council (Planning Approval Challenge)
Cited in the reasoning section (point 7c) regarding the potential cumulative application for safety measures, but does not appear in the final orders.
A-5781/2007 (Art. 10 Abs. 1 USG)
Pipeline Operator Must Fund Safety Study and Mitigation Measures
Basis for ordering security measures and preparatory studies due to an unacceptable risk posed by the pipeline.
V 01 5 · lu (Art. 10 USG)
Municipal Re-zoning and Development Plan Annulment for Waste Depot Expansion
Mentioned in the context of the environmental impact assessment requirement for waste recycling facilities, which was part of the overall assessment of the legality of the ongoing operations.
AC.1994.0054 · vd (Art. 10 LPE)
Property Owners v. Road Bypass Project Noise Challenge
Cited in relation to the examination of major accident risks, which the court dismissed as inapplicable to the road project.
VPB 87-360 (Art. 10 USG)
Military Must Integrate Environmental Protection in Project Planning
This provision is mentioned as the legal basis for the expert commission's review of how dangers to humans and the environment can be countered, which is relevant to the context of the motion concerning the weapons range project.
VPB 87-914 (Art. 10 USG)
Federal Council Postulate on Genetic Manipulation Reporting Requirements
Cited as the legal basis for the expert commission tasked with preparing the ordinance on accidents, which investigates how to deal with dangers to humans and the environment arising from the unintentional release of recombinant DNA products.
VPB 86-134 (Art. 10 USG)
Chemical Industry Safety Measures Post-Fire
Covers the violation of behavioral rules directly applicable to facility owners.
VPB 86-138 (Art. 10 USG)
Swiss Federal Council Reviews Industrial Fire, Considers Enhanced Oversight and Safety Regulations
Cited as the provision regarding the behavior of facility operators for disaster prevention and protection, which needs to be enforced.
VPB 86-146 (Art. 10 LPE)
Environmental Law Reform Post-Industrial Fire
Cited as a basis for requiring quantitative specifications and complementary ordinances for disaster prevention.