Implementing Regulation No. 478/S/B/GH/J of 2004 of Law No. 50 of 2002 on Environmental Protection.

This Regulation is composed of 7 articles and 2 Annexes. Article 1 deals with environmental elements and adopted technical requirements and criteria (in particular, in relation to water, air, and soil). Article 2 lays down the basis and measures for environmental impact assessments. Article 3 addresses research and studies related to environmental affairs. Article 4 defines environmental conditions, requirements and regulations for agricultural, commercial, industrial, housing and developing projects. Article 5 provides for the circulation, classification, storage, transportation and treatment of hazardous materials. Article 6 specifies the measures to be taken to prevent the introduction of waste into Syria. Article 7 lists the names of inspectors and specialists in environmental affairs. Annex I contains the list of the updated and adopted environmental criteria, requirements and regulations. Annex II lists the existing environmental criteria, requirements, conditions and regulations to be adopted by the Environment Protection Council.