O dever de proteger o meio ambiente em face dos riscos decorrentes do transporte de produtos perigosos

Abstract

Objective: this study demonstrates that the activity related to hazardous materials transportation ad moving be it by highways, railways, airways, waterways or by ducts presents environmental risks and therefore requires the adoption of preventive ad controlling measures by the Government, bound to its duty of environment preservation ad protection. Methodology: research of basic legislation and its respective doctrine connected to the environmental civil protection, including principles that direct the different means of transportation and moving of hazardous materials, as well as related activities and issued risks. Results: the study revealed not only a significant number of rules that instruct the activities of transportation and moving of hazardous materials but also the high degree of accidents risks that may cause health problems and environmental damages. Conclusions: to reduce the risks and to observe the constitucional command of defending and preserving the environment, the Government must adopt ways and a preventive measures of control, including such activitie s permission and inspection