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  • Projects in progress

    • Legal-technical study into an advisory tool for the management of soil pollution, in collaboration with Soresma, commissioned by OVAM, in progress
    • Feasibility study for the integration of all different types of safety reports, in collaboration with Vinçotte, in progress
    • Feasibility study for the creation of a digital monitoring and display instrument for external safety in Flanders, in collaboration with Sertius and Grontmij, commissioned by GIM, in progress
    • Draft of a code of good practice on the prevention and management of odour nuisance caused by exhaust systems from commercial kitchens and restaurants, in collaboration with PRG Odournet, commissioned by the Flemish Government, Department LNE, department LHRMG, in progress
    • Operationalization of an environmental tax on NOx-emissions in the air with recycling of the gainings, in collaboration with ARCADIS , commissioned by the Environment department of the Ministry of the Flemish Community, in progress
    • Legal framework of an integrated coastal safety plan, in collaboration with IMDC, Soresma, PWC, VITO, Ecoconsult, Ghent University and Resource Analysis , commissioned by the Administration Maritime Assistance, Division Coast, in progress
    • Assistance in the drafting of the environmental impact assessment and the environmental permit application for a coal-fired power plant, planned in the Antwerp harbor, commissioned by E.ON, in progress
    • Assistance in the administrative appeal lodged against the environmental permit granted for the exploitation of a thermal bio-energy power plant, planned in the Antwerp harbor, commissioned by BioX, in progress

    Completed projects archive

    • Study and process guidance of opportunities and conditions for convergance of nature and environment, in collaboration with Resource Analysis, commissioned by Milieu- en Natuurraad van Vlaanderen (MiNaraad), realized in 2008-2009
    • Development of a regulating environmental tax in the context of the Law on the protection of surface water against pollution, in collaboration with EPAS and the Centre for Environmental Law of the Ghent University, commissioned by the Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij, realized in 2008-2009
    • Realization of the Decree Mobility Policy, commissioned by the Flemish Government, Department Mobility and Public Works, realized in 2008-2009
    • Development of an implementation strategy for the European Marine Strategy, in collaboration with the Maritime Institute (Ghent University) and Resource Analysis, commissioned by the FOD Public Health, Safety of the Food Chain and the environment, realized in 2009
    • Editing of a Flemish action plan on sustainable public procurement, in collaboration with VITO, commissioned by the Coordination Cell Sustainable Development of the Flemish Government, realized in 2008-2009
    • Editing of a Royal Decree executing the legal obligation to blend fossil fuels with biofuels, in collaboration with the cabinet of the Federal Minister for the Environment, commissioned by the Belgian Biodiesel Board, realized in 2007-2008
    • Legal study situated within the approach to the problem of the weekend stays at the provincial level, commissioned by the Province Oost-Vlaanderen, realized in 2008
    • Optimizing of the content of the regulatory impact assessment, in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Lode Vereeck, Prof. Dr. Rob Van Gestel and Peter Van Humbeeck, commissioned by the office legal restraint of the Department of Administrative Affairs of the Flemish Region, realized in 2007-2008
    • Legal analysis and framing of the concept 'temporary nature' in port areas, in collaboration with the Department International Public Law of the Ghent University, commissioned by the Antwerp Port Holding, realized in 2007-2008
    • Editing of the decision tree/manual for 'SDIA' (Sustainable Development Impact Assessment), in collaboration with Peter Van Humbeeck, Manuel Dierickx and Koen Roefaers, commissioned by POD Sustainable Development, realized in 2006
    • Diversity in forms and presence of interwovenness in Flanders, in collaboration with Ghent University (Mobility and Spatial Planning division), Technum and Resource Analysis , commissioned by the Ministry of the Flemish Community, Environment and Infrastructure department, Administration for Zoning, Housing and Monuments & Landscapes, Spatial Planning division, realized in 2007
    • Research into obstacles for environmental innovation in environmental policy and environmental law, in collaboration with Resource Analysis, commissioned by the Directorate General of AMINAL, realized in 2006-2007
    • Legal investigation with regard to a spatial development strategy for the regional urban area of Roeselare, in collaboration with U Architecten and Toptronic , commissioned by the Ministry of the Flemish Community AROHM, realized in 2006
    • Scientific study concerning the elaboration of the model to implement the so-called iron stock, i.e. the stock of business areas in Flanders eligible for development, in collaboration with Prof. Wim Van Haverbeke (Hasselt University / Eindhoven University) and Peter Cabus (KU Leuven), commissioned by VOKA, realized in 2005-2006
    • Integration of sustainability aspects in urban development regulations, in collaboration with Resource Analysis, commissioned by AMINAL, realized in 2006
    • Assistance of the drink cardboard sector (Tetrapak) in the execution of the life cycle analysis (LCA) for drink packaging, started by OVAM, in execution of a decision of the Interregional Packaging Commission (IVcie), realized in 2006
    • Execution of an impact assessment on proposed odour standards, in collaboration with PRG Odournet and ABC, commissioned by AMINAL, General Environmental and Nature Policy division, Air cell, realized in 2006
    • Legal support for the construction of the second bridge over the river Scheldt in Temse/Bornem, in collaboration with Grontmij, commissioned by the nv Waterwegen en Zeekanaal, Zeeschelde division, realized in 2005
    • Assessment of the legal and organizational possibilities of an increased integration of nuisance policy in zoning policy, in collaboration with Resource Analysis and the Centre for Environmental Law of Ghent University, commissioned by AMINAL, Environmental and Nature policy division, realized in 2005
    • Implementation of the Water Framework Directive in the Brussels Capital Region, commissioned by the Brussels Institute for the Management of the Environment (BIM), realized in 2005
    • Cooperation on the Impact Study of the Directive on Liability for Environmental Damage (IRAM), commissioned by Ghent University, realized in 2005-2007
    • Legal advice concerning the definition of ‘work’ in the Flemish environmental regulation and its consequences for the filling of sinks, pits and quarries, commissioned by the nv Waterwegen en Zeekanaal, realized in 2005
    • Elaboration of practical guidelines for the use of the so-called ‘water test’, in collaboration with Resource Analysis, IMDC and Technum, commissioned by AMINAL, Water division, realized in 2004
    • Feasibility study into the use of contaminated groundwater as grey water, in collaboration with Arcadis-Gedas, commissioned by the Flemish Minister for the Environment, realized in 2004
    • Investigation into management concepts in case of soil pollution, in collaboration with Ecolasn commissioned by OVAM, realized in 2004
    • Editing of integral environmental conditions for the cabinet-making sector (wood-processing companies) and the garage sector (establishments for motor vehicles), in collaboration with Ecolas, Prof. Mr. Drs. F.C.M.A. Michiels of the Utrecht University and Centre for Environmental Law and Policy, commissioned by AMINAL-Europe and Environment Division, realized in 2004
    • Cooperation on the legislative project for the preparation of subsequent decrees for the Integral Water policy decree of July 18, 2003, in collaboration with Ghent University, realized in 2001-2003
    • Implementation of the European Framework Directive Water through the Decree Integral Water Policy, in collaboration with Ghent University, realized in 2001-2003
    • Study containing a proposal for the introduction or conservation of separate environmental permit or reporting sections for activities relating to dredging and clearing works, commissioned by Administratie Waterwegen en Zeewezen (A.W.Z.), realized in 2003-2004
    • Study relating to the status of seaports within the context of environmental law, in collaboration with Prof. Dr. E. Van Hooydonk and Prof. Dr. Frank Maes and Prof. Dr. Luc Lavrysen (Ghent University), commissioned by AMINAL-Europe and Environment Division, realized in 2003
    • Elaboration of a ‘Centraal Activiteitenbestand’ (Central Activity Data Base) (CAB), in collaboration with Resource Analysis, commissioned by the Ministry of the Flemish Community, MMIS cell (Environmental Management Information System), realized in 2002
    • Inventory of the plans and programmes referred to in the European EIS directive, commissioned by the AMINAL - General Environmental and Nature Policy Department, realized in 2001-2002
    • Elaboration of a ‘Centraal Bedrijvenbestand’ (Central Company Data Base) (CBB), in collaboration with Resource Analysis, commissioned by the Ministry of the Flemish Community, MMIS cell (Environmental Management Information System), realized in 2001
    • Legislation project on Control of Resources, commissioned by the Flemish Minister for the Environment Vera Dua, realized in 2000-2002
    • Implementation of the European Biocide directive into internal legislation, commissioned by the Former State Secretary Jan Peeters, realized in 1998
    • Implementation of the European Seveso directive into internal legislation, commissioned the Former State Secretary Jan Peeters, realized in 1998-1999
    • Formulation of the Act containing a ban on asbestos, commissioned by the Former State Secretary Jan Peeters, realized in 1997
    • Elaboration of the ‘Wetgevingsnavigator’ (Legislation Navigator) which can be consulted on the internet, commissioned by Vito-Emis, realized in 1997
    • Editing of an orientation report for the preparation of the Environmental and Nature Policy Plan of the Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen, realized in 1995
    • Editing of the Environmental and Nature Report Flanders, Part V, Legal Instruments, scientific report, realized in 1993-1994
    • Editing of the study report ‘Outdoor Music festivals in Flanders: obligations originating from the environmental, urban planning and camping legislation’, in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Development of the Ghent University, commissioned by the Province of West-Vlaanderen, realized in 1993-1994