Environmental protection is an important aspect of the activities of “Putevi Srbije” throughout the planning, design, construction, reconstruction, operation and maintenance of road infrastructure. It involves identifying, preventing and mitigating the adverse impacts that roads may have on the environment. The environmental protection process is carried out in accordance with legally prescribed procedures, through the implementation of preventive protection measures and the introduction of innovative concepts in the field of environmental protection. The impacts that the environment may have on roads and traffic flow are also assessed - a preventive approach is applied to extreme weather events and emergency situations that may significantly affect road safety and the condition of road infrastructure.
The foundation of the Environmental Protection Policy at “Putevi Srbije” is the strategic commitment of the Republic of Serbia’s road transport sector to reducing the adverse environmental impacts of road transport. The activities of the Department are based on the Environmental Protection Policy document (link) and are implemented through the preparation of annual activity plans. Accordingly, the Policy includes monitoring the implementation of programmes, plans and projects in the road sector, as well as carrying out the Environmental Impact Assessment procedures, in accordance with the applicable legislation.
The Department’s work is primarily based on the following environmental laws and secondary legislation:
LAWS AND BY-LAWS
ZAKONI
- Environmental Protection Law
- Law on Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Impact Assessment Law
- Law on Protection Against Environmental Noise
- Air Protection Law
- Agricultural Land Protection Law
- Water Law
- Lаw on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control
- National Parks Law
- Forests Law
- Waste Management Law
- Nature Protection Law
- Climate Change Law
REGULATIONS
- Regulation on Establishing the List of Projects for which an Environmental Impact Assessment is Mandatory and the List of Projects for which an Environmental Impact Assessment may be Required
- Regulation on Noise Indicators, Limit Values, Methods for Assessing Noise Indicators, Annoyance and Harmful Effects of Environmental Noise
- Regulation on Systematic Monitoring of Soil Condition and Quality
- Regulation on Limit Values for Pollutants in Surface Water, Groundwater and Sediment, and Deadlines for Achieving those Values
- Regulation on Air Quality Monitoring Requirements and Air Quality Standards
RULEBOOKS
- Rulebook on the Methodology for Determining Acoustic Zones
- Rulebook on Noise Measurement Methods and the Content and Scope of Noise Measurement Reports
- Rulebook on the Content of the Request for Determining the Need for an Environmental Impact Assessment and the Content of the Request for Determining the Scope and Content of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study
- Rulebook on the Content of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study
- Rulebook on the Procedure for Public Inspection, Public Presentation and Public Consultation on the Environmental Impact Assessment Study
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The objective of environmental protection in the state road sector is to develop infrastructure that is adapted to the natural and cultural environment, in a way that preserves natural resources while ensuring that the impacts of road traffic on human health and well-being remain acceptable.
The Department monitors the environmental status of the state road network, collects environmental quality data, and prepares technical guidelines, manuals and studies aimed at defining procedures that ensure the required level of work quality and knowledge regarding environmental conditions and potential risks. It also implements statutory environmental obligations and promotes environmental awareness throughout the planning, design, construction, reconstruction, operation and maintenance of the state road network.
The Department also plays an active role in developing and implementing the environmental policy of the Republic of Serbia related to monitoring and adapting to the effects of climate change through participation in national working groups.
АCTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
- Planning, design and construction of roads with alignment of planning and technical solutions with environmental protection regulations;
- Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment procedures for road projects in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Law;
- Carrying out environmental monitoring in accordance with the applicable legal framework, including monitoring of road traffic noise;
- Preparing assessments of the environmental impacts of roads and road traffic based on modelling through the development of strategic noise maps and air pollutant emission maps from road traffic;
- Providing opinions on Strategic Environmental Assessment Reports prepared for planning documents;
- Assessing the potential application of new materials and construction solutions that contribute to achieving sustainable development objectives;
- Managing emissions responsible for greenhouse gas effects and implementing measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on road infrastructure;
- Preparing proposals for the Company’s Business Plan based on comprehensive professional analyses and aligning activities with environmental protection requirements;
- Preparing Terms of Reference for guidelines, plans, projects and studies falling within the Department’s responsibilities;
- Conducting procurement procedures and providing technical supervision over the preparation of all documentation within the Department’s scope of responsibility;
- Improving the knowledge and skills of “Putevi Srbije” employees in the fields of environmental protection, energy efficiency and waste management.
- Environmental Impact Assessment Studies
Snow Drift Studies: - Study on Snow Drift Conditions on I Category State Roads - Study on the Vulnerability of II Category State Roads to Snow Drifts
Studije o poplavama: - Studyies on the Vulnerability of I and II Category State Roads to Flooding and Flash Floods
Research Studies:
Project: - G2G09 Project – Use of Electrostatic Precipitator Fly Ash in Road Construction - G2G10 Project – Reduction of Road Traffic Noise
Technical Guidelines: - Теchnical Guideline for Environmental Impact Assessment - Guideline for Environmental Monitoring within the Road Reserve on the State Road Network of the Republic of Serbia
Manuals: - Manual for the Environmental Protection in the Road Sector
