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Art. 46 Bundesgesetz vom 7. Oktober 1983 über den Umweltschutz (USG) - Auskunftspflicht
USG; 3. Titel: Vollzug, Förderung und Verfahren; 1. Kapitel: Vollzug
Art. 46 USG · Auskunftspflicht
Jedermann ist verpflichtet, den Behörden die für den Vollzug erforderlichen Auskünfte zu erteilen, nötigenfalls Abklärungen durchzuführen oder zu dulden.
Der Bundesrat oder die Kantone können anordnen, dass Verzeichnisse mit Angaben über Luftverunreinigungen, Lärm und Erschütterungen, über Abfälle und deren Entsorgung sowie über die Art, Menge und Beurteilung von Stoffen und Organismen geführt, aufbewahrt und den Behörden auf Verlangen zugestellt werden.
Der Bundesrat kann anordnen, dass Angaben gemacht werden über Stoffe oder Organismen, welche die Umwelt gefährden können oder erstmals in Verkehr gebracht werden sollen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (38)
VB.2007.00214 · zh (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Church Bell Noise Disturbance and Tradition Balancing
Cited as the basis for obligating the church parish to conduct necessary clarifications, which in turn justifies imposing expert costs.
VB.2004.00240 · zh (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Church Bell Noise Immission Investigation Costs Allocation
This article was cited to establish that the church community, as the holder of the facility, is obliged to carry out the necessary clarifications.
VB.2004.00240 · zh (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Church Bell Noise Abatement Cost Allocation
The Kirchgemeinde (church community) is obligated as the holder of the facility to conduct the necessary investigations.
VB.2007.00214 · zh (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Property Owner v. Church on Nighttime Bell Striking Noise
The church parish is obligated according to this article to carry out the necessary clarifications, justifying the cost allocation.
VB.2022.00331 · zh (Art. 46 USG)
Heir's Liability for Deceased's Environmental Remediation Costs
Cited as a legal provision related to the remediation of contaminated sites.
7H 22 213 · lu (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Administrative Proceeding Compulsion Upheld Despite Parallel Criminal Investigation
Cited in the dispositive context (E. 5.4 and E. 5.3.4) to justify the lawfulness of the administrative requirement for information, linked with the sanction.
120 2020 21 · be (Art. 46 USG)
Building Permit Delay Appeal Dismissed Due to Appellant's Non-Cooperation
Cited in the reasoning section to support the obligation to provide information regarding environmental law issues such as noise emissions.
A1 19 29 · vs (art. 46 al. 1 LPE)
Data Protection Authority Disclosure of Neurologist Correspondence in Public Health Investigation
The court found that the appellant failed to comply with the obligations set out in this article regarding the transmission of necessary information.
VWBES.2018.355 · so (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Appeal Dismissed on Cost Allocation for Contaminated Site Investigation
This provision is cited in the reasoning (E. II. 3.4.1) regarding the official investigation duty, but it is not explicitly mentioned in the final dispositive orders (1. and 2.).
AGVE.2019.55 · ag (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Emissions Case: Noise Report Costs Borne by Facility Owner
This article establishes that it is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to conduct the necessary investigations for legal application, which forms the basis for charging them for the costs of a required expert report.
2018.11.14.vv.4 · bl (§ 46 lit. a USG BL)
Residents and Environmental Group Lack Standing to Appeal Landfill Remediation Order
Cited as a specific legal provision granting environmental protection organizations the right to appeal.
2018.11.14.vv.4 · bl (§ 46 lit. b USG BL)
Residents and Environmental Group Lack Standing to Appeal Landfill Remediation Order
Cited as a condition for environmental protection organizations to appeal, requiring the decision to be made in a procedure subject to publication.
2018.11.14.vv.4 · bl (§ 46 lit. c USG BL)
Residents and Environmental Group Lack Standing to Appeal Landfill Remediation Order
Cited as a condition for environmental protection organizations to appeal, requiring participation in the first instance procedure.
BRGE.I.Nr.0103.2017 · zh (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Site Documentation Costs Not Reimbursable Under Environmental Law
This provision establishes the obligation for individuals to provide the necessary information to authorities for enforcement purposes, including conducting or tolerating investigations.
120 2015 50 · be (Art. 46 Abs. 1 USG)
Appellant Challenge to Municipal Order Requiring Glare Assessment for Photovoltaic Systems
Cited as the legal basis for obligating the appellant to conduct the necessary clarifications (expert report).