Art. 2 Introductory Act to the Federal Environmental Protection Act (Cantonal Environmental Protection Act, KUSG)

1. The canton enforces the federal environmental protection legislation, unless cantonal law designates the municipalities as responsible.

2. The government has the supreme oversight over compliance with federal and cantonal environmental protection regulations. It designates the competent department (Department) and the environmental protection office (Specialized Office).

3. The specialized office is the competent enforcement authority, provided that neither federal law nor cantonal law appoints another body as responsible.

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