Normative concept of pollution prevention

Abstract

Theoretical and practical basis of a statutory aim in the form of pollution prevention result from the assumptions of the precautionary principle. Preventing the occurrence of the phenomenon considered undesirable is mentioned in the term of pollution prevention, according to normative concept. Pollution prevention is the aim of public administration authorities in environmental protection. Public administration authorities, by accomplishing their tasks, fulfil the statutory aims within environmental protection, resulting from the obligation to protect the environment. Consequently, the assignment of tasks to public administration authorities within pollution prevention is of crucial importance during the process of passing the law. Pollution prevention tools, such as emission permits, which prevent the formation of harmful factors, fulfil directly the preventive function of the environmental law by a legal institution of pollution prevention.