Environment Protection Law No. 52 of 2006.

The aim of this Law is to protect the environment. This Law is composed of 27 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 considers the Ministry of Environment as the only competent authority for the protection of the environment as well as the reference for environmental affairs at the national, regional and international level. Articles 4 and 5 define the competencies and tasks of the Ministry. Article 6 specifies the prohibited materials to be introduced or imported into Jordan. Article 7 entrusts the Minister of Environment to nominate the specialists and officers for the inspection and control on all activities which may damage or prejudice the environment. Article 8 decrees the ban on discharge of any pollutants or harmful materials in the marine environment. Articles 9 and 10 contain offences and penalties. Article 11 decrees the ban on the dumping, collection or storage of solid, liquid, gaseous, radioactive or thermal materials harmful to water sources. Article 12 pertains to the maximum and minimum levels of noise pollution. Article 13 imposes upon all establishments, conducting activities with negative impact to the environment, to prepare the environmental impact assessment report. Article 16 decrees the establishment of the Environment Protection Fund at the Ministry of Environment. Article 19 deals with the obligations and measures to be taken by the owners of vehicles, factories, establishments and workshops producing negative impact to the environment in order to reduce and prevent pollution. Article 24 refers to licensing and renewal of licences for non-governmental organizations operating in environment fields. Article 25 entrusts the Council of Ministers to issue the regulations necessary for the implementation of this Law.