Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local authorities. The biological diversity act, 2002 is an act of the parliament of india for preservation of biological diversity in india, and provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. Environment protection act,1986 overview legal bites. The act was enacted to meet the obligations under convention on biological diversity cbd, to which india is a party. An act to establish a legal framework for the sustainable development, management and protection of the environment by the environment protection agency in partnership with regulated ministries and organizations and in a close and responsive relationship with the people of liberia. Environmental protection act, 1986 the environment protection act, 1986 was introduced as an umbrella legislation that provides a holistic framework for the protection and improvement to the environment. Whereas decisions were taken at the united nations.
Environment protection motor vehicle fuel quality policy 2002 16. Whereas decisions were taken at the united nations conference on the human environment held at. Epa administers laws and regulations that protect our environment and health from pollution and waste in victoria. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 india. Environmental protection and other legislation amendment. Countryterritory zimbabwe document type legislation date 2002 2005 source fao, faolex long title an act to provide for the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment. In the wake of the bhopal tragedy, the government of india enacted the environment protection act of 1986 under article 253 of the constitution. Environmental stewardship it is declared that every person in mauritius shall use his best endeavours to preserve and enhance the quality of life by caring responsibly for the natural environment of mauritius.
Protection of the environment operations clean air. Section 1 environment protection legislation amendment act 2002 no 14 page 2 the legislature of new south wales enacts. Agency means the national environment agency established under the national environment agency act 2002 act 4 of 2002. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 23rd may, 1986, and is here by published for general information. An act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Objective providing for the protection and improvement of the environment preventing environmental pollution in all its forms to tackle specific environmental problems that are peculiar to. This act may be cited as the environmental protection and management act. The environment protection act 2002 regulations made by the minister under sections 39 and 96. This act may be cited as the environment protection act 2002. Offence of failing to comply with environment protection order a person, who fails to comply with an environment protection order issued under section 101, is guilty of an offence. The environmental management act, 2004 arrangement of sections part i preliminary provisions section title 1. Whereas decisions were taken al the united nations conference on the human environment held at stockholm in june, 1972, in which india participated, to take appropriate steps for the protection. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1733 kb act current to 20200421 and last amended on 20190617. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 is an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
National environmental protection policy and environmental management authorities article 8 1 redesignated from article 8, sg no. Environmental protection act promulgated, state gazette no. Section ii national environmental protection policy and environmental. Our staff cant provide legal advice, interpret the law or conduct research. You may be able to obtain assistance from a lawyer or paralegal. Environment protection act, 1986 is an act of the parliament of india. Biodiversity act, 2002 came into existence much later than the other existing laws on environment such as the indian forest act, 1927, wildlife protection act, 1972, environment protection act, 1986 etc. Minister for sustainability, environment and conservation. Ministry of law and justice legislative department.
Interpretation in this act principal act means the environment protection act 2002. Environment protection agency act of the republic of liberia an act to establish a monitoring, coordinating and supervisory authority for the sustainable management of the environment in partnership with regulated ministries and organizations and in a close and responsive relationship with the people of liberia. Nema national environmental management act amendment no 56 of 2002 g24251 pdf download. This act may be cited as the environment management act, 2002, and shall come into force on the date or dates appointed by the minister by notice in the gazette.
Pollution of waters by oil and noxious substances act 1986. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. The environmental management and protection act, 2002 is structured for easy reference and adopts a number of approaches to managing and protecting the environment. Merchant shipping act 1986, as amended by the merchant shipping amendment act 1992. Some important definitions provided in the section are. Nema national environmental management act protected areas act no 57 of 2003 g26025 pdf download. Page 2 of 20 to provide for the protection, consenvation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development, whereas it is expedient to provide for the protection. The environmental management and protection act, 2002. Objective providing for the protection and improvement of the environment preventing environmental pollution in all its forms to tackle specific environmental problems that are. In these regulations act means the environment protection act 2002. Environment protection act 2002 as amendmended in 2008. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with.
Article 7 the requirements contained agreements and treaties to which the republic of bulgaria is party shall apply to transboundary pollution. Environment protection and management law of the republic of liberia an act to establish a legal framework for the sustainable development, management and protection of the environment by the environment protection agency in partnership with regulated ministries and organizations and in a close and responsive relationship with the. See schedule 2 part 2 of the covid19 emergency response act 2020 this legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet come into operation or taken effect. An act to amend the environment protection act 2002 enacted by the parliament of mauritius, as follows 1. Ministry of law and justice legislative department new delhi, the 20th january, 2003pausa 30, 1924 saka the following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the l7th january, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. Environmental protection shall be based on the following principles.
Ministry of environment and forests department of environment, forest and wildlife notification. Countryterritory mauritius document type legislation date 2002 source fao, faolex long title an act to provide for the protection and management of the environmental assets of mauritius so that their capacity to sustain the society and its development remains unimpaired and to foster harmony between quality of life, environmental protection and sustainable development for the present and. The environment protection act 1986 was introduced after the bhopal gas tragedy during rajiv gandhi was the prime minister of our country. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1025 kb pdf full document. Meaning of councilcontrolled organisation and council organisation. Countryterritory mauritius document type legislation date 2002 source fao, faolex long title an act to provide for the protection and management of the environmental assets of mauritius so that their capacity to sustain the society and its development remains unimpaired and to foster harmony between quality of life, environmental protection and sustainable development for the. Ministry of law and justice legislative department the wild. Passed in march 1986, it came into force on 19 november 1986. Environment protection legislation amendment act 2002 no 14 schedule 1 amendment of contaminated land management act 1997 page 4 8 section 53 returns and other notifications omit section 53 1. National environment protection council victoria act 1995.
Environment protection legislation amendment act 2002 no 14. Environmental protection and other legislation amendment act 2002 no. The environment protection act 1993 is currently affected by temporary modifications that are not incorporated into the text. Environment protection motor vehicle fuel qualitypolicy 2002. Section 2 a environment includes water, air, and land and the interrelationship that exists among and. The environmental management and protection act, 2002 on october 1, 2002 the environmental management and protection act, 2002 came into effect. Environmental protection and other legislation amendment act 2002. The fifth schedule to the act is repealed and replaced by the schedule to these regulations. Environmental protection and management act singapore. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated.
These regulations may be cited as the environment protection amendment ofschedule regulations 2008. Provisions affecting application of amendments to this act. Feb 27, 20 the environment protection act 1986 was introduced after the bhopal gas tragedy during rajiv gandhi was the prime minister of our country. Nema south africa national environmental management act.
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