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Environmental Legislation and Construction Law
This lecture covers the sources and principles of environmental law, including the Federal Law on Environmental Protection. It explains the mechanisms for protection against nuisances, the definition of environmental law, and the main principles such as prevention/precaution, sustainable development, and the polluter-pays principle. It also discusses the application of environmental law, the assessment of activities, and general principles of administrative activities. The lecture further explores the main federal laws and their scope, as well as the constitutional basis of environmental protection. It delves into the purpose of environmental law, the relationship with other federal laws, and the personal scope of application.