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Showing 141 - 150 of 180 resultsLoi organique nº 04/2005 du 8 avril 2005 portant modalités de protéger, sauvegarder et promouvoir l'environnement au Rwanda.| 2005 |Legislation
RwandaLa présente loi organique détermine les modalités de protéction, sauvegarde et promotion de l'environnement au Rwanda. Elle vise notamment à: - protéger l'environnement, la population et son habitat; - établir les principes fondamentaux relatifs à la protection de l'environnement contre toutes les formes de dégradation afin de valoriser les ressources naturelles, de lutter contre toutes sortes de...
KeywordsDomestic waste, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Plastic waste, Waste managementEnvironment Management Act 2005 (No. 1 of 2005).| 2005 |Legislation
FijiThis Act makes provision for the protection of the environment in Fiji and in the Excusive Economic Zone of Fiji. The Act, among other things: defines principles and purposes of environmental protection; establishes the National Environment Council and defines its function and powers; defines functions and powers of the Department responsible for Environment; provides with respect to the internal...
KeywordsEnforcement, Waste managementEco-Contribution Act (CAP 473)| 2004 |Legislation
MaltaThis Act makes provision on the imposition of an eco-contribution on products which result in waste (those specified in the First and Second Columns of the First Schedule). In cases of recovery of waste from products on which eco-contribution is paid in terms of this Act, the producers of those products may be granted a credit of the contribution paid against eco-contributions which may fall due...
KeywordsEnforcement, Hazardous waste, Levies, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Waste management hierarchyRegulation on Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags (No. R. 625 of 2003)| 2003 |Legislation
South AfricaKeywordsEnforcement, Fines, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymers, Product bansFisheries Act, 2003 (No. 22 of 2003).| 2003 |Legislation
United Republic of TanzaniaAn Act to regulate fishing and the fishing industry, and aquaculture development in the Republic of Tanzania. The Act consists of 59 sections divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Administration (II); Development of the fishing industry (III); Aqua cultural development (IV); Management and control of the fishing industry (V); Fish quality, management and standards (VI); Financial...
KeywordsEnforcement, Fines, Marine litter, Pollution of the marine environment, Fishing gear, Impacts, Certification, Product standardization, ConsultationsEnvironment Protection Act| 2002 |Legislation
MauritiusProvisions for the establishment, functions and powers, organisation, etc., for the pollution prevention measures, the establishment of standards and other matters relating to environment protection - Includes the protection and management of coastal and maritime zones and the prevention, reduction and control of pollution in the zone.
KeywordsEnforcement, Hazardous waste, Recycling, Waste disposal, Waste managementSolid Waste Management Act 2002 (No. 1 of 2002).| 2002 |Legislation
DominicaThis Act provides for the establishment of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation, defines its powers and functions and provides for other matters relating to the Corporation. It also provides rules for the management, transport and handling of solid waste including hazardous waste and organic waste. It prohibits the unauthorized disposal of solid waste and provides for the licensing of...
KeywordsEnforcement, Hazardous waste, Medical waste, Plastic waste, Waste collection, Waste managementNational Solid Waste Management Act.| 2002 |Legislation
JamaicaThis Act establishes the National Solid Waste Management Authority, makes provision for the management of solid waste by the Authority and related matters, provides rules for the recycling of waste and prescribes offences. The National Solid Waste Management Authority, established as a body corporate, shall be responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste in Jamaica and shall advise...
KeywordsDomestic waste, Enforcement, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste managementEnvironmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27].| 2002 |Legislation
ZimbabweThis Act provides for the establishment of the National Environmental Council, the Environmental Management Agency, Environment Management Board, the Standards and Enforcement Committee and the Environment Fund, provides for the formulation of environmental quality standards and environmental plans, provides for environmental impact assessments audit and monitoring of projects and for other...
KeywordsWaste prevention, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Levies, Waste management, LitteringTamil Nadu Plastic Articles (Prohibition of Sale, Storage, Transport and Use) Act, 2002.| 2002 |Legislation
IndiaThe purpose of this Act is to prohibit the sale, storage, transport and use of certain plastic articles for the protection of the environment and public health. No person shall sell, store, transport or use any non-reusable carry bag, cup, tumbler or plate made of, or containing, plastic. No owner or person in charge of any food establishment shall use any plastic articles in their establishments...
KeywordsEnforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Single-use plastic productsPagination
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