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Basic Environment Act.

Country/Territory
Taiwan Province of China
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Sustainable development EIA Institution Policy/planning Climate change Radiation Recycling/reuse Research Risk assessment/management Soil conservation/soil improvement Land-use planning Biosecurity Marine protected areas Monitoring Ozone layer Polluter pays principle Precautionary principle Groundwater Offences/penalties Protected area Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Act is formulated to raise the quality of the environment, advance the health and well-being of citizens, preserve environmental resources, and pursue sustainable development by promoting environmental protection. The Act consists of 41 Articles divided into 5 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Planning and Protection (II); Control and Relief (III); Guidance, Monitoring, Incentives and Penalties (IV); Supplementary Provisions (V).

Full text
Chinese
Website
epa.gov.tw