Evolution of the IPPC release on the basis of BAT conclusions
The IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) is an administrative act which is required by State authorities to allow an emission plant to operate. Initially conceived by the European Union (Directive 96/61/CE), every Member State later implemented national environmental legislation with the aim of reducing their emissions in compliance with EU legal parameters.
The Public Administration Electronic Market: the future of public procurement
The Public Administration Electronic Market is a digital marketplace, created in 2002 and managed by Consip S.p.A., the Italian central purchasing body, on behalf of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance. Through the Ministry, registered authorities can purchase goods and services offered by suppliers that have been vetted and authorised to post their catalogues …
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The Amendments Of The Decennial Posthumous Insurance In The New Code Of Public Contracts
The Article n. 103 of the new Code of Public Contracts – Legislative Decree n. 50/2016, most recently amended by the Legislative Decree n. 56/2017 – provides assurances for the execution of the public contract – the so called final assurance -, issued by the contractor. In particular, paragraph 8 regulates the decennial posthumous insurance, …
Golden powers: a new set of special powers for the Italian Government
The Law Decree No. 21 of 15 March 2012, converted by Law No. 56 of 11 May 2012, introduced a new set of special powers for the Italian Government in relation to strategic sectors such as defence and national security, energy, transport and communications.
Renewable Energy and Conservation – Overview
The article concerns the regulation of the Renewable Energy Market in Italy, providing a brief overview on the matter at hand.
Liberalisation Of The Gas Distribution Service: An Uphill Struggle?
The Legislative Decree No. 164/2000 (also known as “Letta Decree”) qualifies the natural-gas distribution activity as a public service. This qualification derives from the aim of natural-gas distribution to meet the needs of the community, by ensuring the equal access to the gas grid (so-called “third party access”), the continuity and the quality of the …
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New Rules on Public Procurement: A Stronger Stance for “Greener” Public Contracts
With Legislative Decree No. 50/2016 (the so-called “Public Procurement Code”, hereinafter “PPC” or “the Code”) Italy implemented the EU Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU, concerning, respectively: (i) the award of concession contracts; (ii) public procurement; and (iii) procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors. The PPC, by repealing the …
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The Madia Act On Public Companies: An Overview
It is estimated that there are about 8,000 companies in Italy whose capital is owned by public administrations (State, Regions, Provinces, Municipalities, etc.…). Ultimately, the need for spending review has led the Italian Government to intervene (again) in this sector of the Public Administration, by issuing Legislative Decree No. 175/2016 (“the Decree”), which follows other …
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