EUROPEAN COMISSION URGES LATVIA TO COMPLY WITH EU LAW ON MINING WASTE
May 1st, 2011
BY MJ DESCHAMPS
LATVIA could face serious fines courtesy of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) if it fails to promise compliance with European Union (EU) legislation on mining waste over the next two months.
The European Commission has sent a final legal warning (called a 'reasoned opinion') to Latvia, asking the country to ensure that extractive waste is treated in specific facilities in line with EU requirements, to avoid endangering human health and the environment. Although some progress has been made since initial warnings were issued by the Commission ...
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