Legislation in force: |
Law No. 30 of 2002 Promulgating the Law of the Environment Protection
Content:
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Environment Protection against Pollution
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- The Project Environmental Impact
- Contingency Plans for Countermeasure Environmental Disasters
- Wastes and Hazardous Materials
- Protection of Air Environment against Pollution
- Protection of the Aquatic Environment from Pollution
- Surface and Groundwater Protection from Pollution
- Marine Environmental Protection
- Pollution from Land-based Sources
- Administrative and Juridical Procedures
- Sanctions
Note: all cited articles refer to the Law No.30 of 2002
Executive By-Law for: The Environment Protection Law - Issued vide the Decree Law No. 30 for the Year 2002
Content (excerpt)
- Chapter 2: The Environmental Impact of Projects
Article (4)
Any proposed public or private project or development plan, regardless of type or location, including industrial, agricultural and infrastructure projects, shall be submitted to the Council, prior to construction, for review and modification (if necessary) and to ensure that the projects comply with scientific and practical environmental planning methods, in conformity with the standards, specifications, restrictions, measures and conditions prescribed in this By-Law.
Chapter 4: Wastes and Hazardous Materials
Article (22): The competent administrative agencies shall issue licenses/permits to hazardous wastes/materials treatment, management, and handling facilities based on their type, intended uses, and the suitability of the facility location per the requirements contained in Annex (5) of this By-Law.
The Annexes 1 - 8 of the By-Law contain application forms, certificates and approval procedures.
See Chapter: Notification Obligations
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