Environmental Protection Law No. 6 of 2017.

This Law consisting of 33 articles aims at protecting the environment providing that (i) the Ministry of Environment is the authority responsible for environmental protection; (ii) the Ministry together with the related parties shall develop the policies and prepare the plans and programs, work on forecasting climate change identifying the involved sectors, follow the implementation of international environmental agreements, protect the biodiversity identifying areas that need special attention, protect water sources, issue environmental permits for activities that have a strong impact on the environment, establish the principles governing use and circulation of hazardous substances, gather environmental information and establish a national environmental database, and prepare emergency and disaster management plans. The Law deals also with permits for facilities; harmful substances and rules for their entry, import, storage, circulation and use; management of hazardous waste; management of liquid and solid waste; and the establishment of an environmental protection Fund.