Law No. 54 of 2004 creating the National Centre for Earthquakes.

The aims of this Law are to establish the National Centre for Earthquakes and to define its functions and duties. The present Law is composed of 4 Chapters divided into 22 articles. Chapter 1 deals with terms and definitions. Chapter 2 defines the functions and duties of the Centre which are: (a) carrying out statistical and geological studies and research related to national and regional active earthquakes; (b) studying earthquake impact assessments; (c) developing plans to indicate the range and sphere of earthquakes in Syria and neighbourhood countries; (d) managing and developing earthquake monitoring centres and nets; (e) managing and putting into operation geophysical application systems related to earthquake monitoring; (f) creating an earthquake database; (g) developing plans to face emergencies; (h) educating the public on earthquake hazards; and (i) cooperating with local, Arab, regional and international organizations. Chapter 3 provides for the composition, management and duties of the Board and Director-General. Chapter 4 contains general provisions.