Article 42. The limitation period for prosecution with respect to compensation for environmental pollution losses shall be three years,counted from the time when the party becomes aware of or should become aware of the pollution losses.

• 第四十二条 因环境污染损害赔偿提起诉讼的时效期间为三年，从当事人知道或者应当知道受到污染损害时起计算。