Resolution No. 448 of 2009 issuing the Executive Regulations of Law No. 15 of 2003 regarding protecting and improving the environment.

These Regulations, spanning eight Chapters, establish in the First Chapter dedicated to General Provisions, at Article 2, the obligation for public bodies to develop effective environmental protection and improvement programs, including conducting pollution source surveys, implementing monitoring programs, procuring necessary equipment, and preparing environmental management programs, all subject to approval by the Authority. Additionally, individuals and organizations engaging in activities with slurry pollution potential must comply with measures outlined in Article 3, such as employing modern scientific techniques, submitting detailed reports, implementing environmental protection plans, and promptly remedying pollution incidents. Competent authorities must consider environmental factors when planning various projects, and national consulting offices specialized in environmental impact assessment are designated for project studies. Other provisions include prohibitions on waste disposal in unauthorized locations, granting licenses for polluting activities without Authority permission, and importing hazardous waste without approved procedures. Accredited laboratories are designated for testing, while regulations govern the use of pesticides and monitoring radiation levels. Environmental awareness programs are mandated across various media platforms, and specialized judicial officers are empowered to assess pollution levels and issue reduction directives, to be enforced by relevant authorities.
Chapter Two addresses atmospheric air protection, while Chapter Three focuses on safeguarding beaches, seas, and marine resources through pollution prevention measures and risk management strategies. Articles 34 to 39 establish stringent guidelines for waste disposal and coastal construction, with requirements for authorization and compliance with environmental standards. Articles 40 to 44 regulate ship activities, including prohibitions on material discharge into marine areas and mandates for accident reporting. Articles 45 to 54 cover facilities for ship waste handling, port emergency response units, inspection protocols, and measures to safeguard marine ecosystems, such as bans on harmful fishing practices and the establishment of protected marine areas. Chapter Four mandates comprehensive water resource regulation and management to prevent pollution, requiring programs for consumption reduction, water distribution according to standards, wastewater treatment, and prohibition of pollutant disposal into sewage pipelines without authority approval. Chapter Five focuses on food protection, mandating suitability checks, clear labeling, and adherence to standards, along with pollution control collaboration and sterilization material use, with a ban on selling unfit food. Chapter Six addresses environmental remediation, assigning responsibilities for pond and marsh treatment, disease control, animal management, construction safety supervision, garbage collection, and public hygiene maintenance. Chapter Seven requires protection of animal and bird populations from diseases, education on disease prevention, safety standards for feed, and fishing regulation coordination. Chapter Eight emphasizes proper land use for soil and plant protection, including soil surveys, wildlife reserves designation, restrictions on plant removal, rare plant trade prohibition, and forest waste disposal bans.