Act on Liability for Environmental Damage and Relief Thereof.

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to providing the victims of environmental damage with prompt and unbiased relief by establishing an effective system of relief from damage, such as clarifying liability for damage caused by environmental pollution, easing burden of proof for victims. The term "environmental damage" means damage inflicted on the life, body or property of any third person by air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, marine pollution, noise, vibration, and other causes prescribed by Presidential Decree that occur from installing and operating a facility. In particular, the State shall prepare effective means of relief from environmental damage in compliance with the purpose of this Act, and formulate policies necessary for mitigating damage. Also local governments shall endeavor to prevent environmental damage through the safety management of environmental pollutants and facilities in compliance with the policies of the State. The Act also provides for the establishment of the Relief Money Review Committee. The text consists of 49 articles.