die Altlastenverordnung
Translation
contaminated sites ordinance, legacy pollution regulation
Examples
Die Altlastenverordnung regelt die Sanierung von Böden.
The contaminated sites ordinance regulates the remediation of soils.
Unternehmen müssen die Altlastenverordnung beachten.
Companies must comply with the contaminated sites ordinance.
Grammar Patterns
to comply with ((sth.)) to comply with something Companies must comply with the Altlastenverordnung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bodenschutzverordnung (soil protection ordinance). Antonyms: N/A.
Etymology
From `Alt` (old) + `Lasten` (burdens) + `Verordnung` (ordinance). Literally an 'old burdens ordinance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the official 'order' (`Verordnung`) for dealing with 'old' (`Alt`) environmental 'burdens' (`Lasten`).