Balochistan Environment Protection Act, 2012.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Inspection Offences/penalties Environmental standards Institution Sustainable development Standards Protection of environment Framework law Basic legislation Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Biodiversity EIA PIC-prior informed consent Soil pollution/quality Hazardous substances Sewerage Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force immediately.

Abstract

The Act, consisting of 42 sections divided into and completed by one Schedule, provides for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, including the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development. It extends to the whole Province of Balochistan except Tribal Areas. The Act establishes the following obligations: Prohibition of import of hazardous and electronic Wastes; Solid and Waste Management License; Water Resources Management; Motor vehicles; Alien Species and Living Modified Organisms. The following onshore and offshore activities units shall be monitored strictly to prevent the pollution and environmental degradation: a) Ports and shipping; b) Fisheries; c) Ship dismantling; d) Shipping Traffic (Oil Tankers & Vessels) & dredging; e) Oil and gas mineral exploration; f) Coastal power plants and Energy sector; g) Oil refineries and Industries.

Full text

English

Website

www.elaw.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (Act No. XXXIV of 1997).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1997

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Waste disposal, EIA, Court/tribunal, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX