Swaziland Environment Authority Act 1992 (No. 15 of 1992).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The Act makes provision for the establishment of the Swaziland Environment Authority, whose functions shall be, inter alia, to: (a) establish standards and guidelines relating to all forms of environmental pollution; (b) assist the Minister responsible for environmental protection in formulating policies relating to environmental matters; (c) develop economic measures in order to encourage environmentally sound and sustainable activities; (d) coordinate the activities of all bodies engaged in environmental protection and promote studies, surveys, research, training and education programmes; (e) ensure the observance of proper safeguards in the planning and execution of all development projects; (f) establish guidelines for preparing Environmental Impact Assessment on all development projects; (g) control all forms of pollution; (h) carry out measures for the coordination and enforcement of environmental protection legislation and of international conventions. Further provisions concern the composition and the rules of procedure of the Authority, the appointment of committees and the immunity from civil liability of member or staff of the Authority.
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Long title of text
An Act to establish the Swaziland Environment Authority.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
UNEP - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA COMPENDIUM.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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