Circular on administrative fines enforcing Environmental Law No. 2872.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Environmental fees/charges Offences/penalties Pollution control Hazardous waste Marine pollution Noise pollution Protection of habitats Soil pollution/quality Waste management Biodiversity Air quality/air pollution Radiation

Geographical area

Asia, Western Asia

Abstract

This Circular implements administrative fines specified in Law No. 5491 Amending The Environmental Law No. 2872. It defines and regulates the administrative fines on air pollution, noise pollution, non ionizing radiation, water and sea pollution land and soil pollution, on wastes and waste treatment facilities and fines on biodiversity and ecosystems.

Full text

Turkish

Website

www.rega.basbakanlik.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 5491 amending the Environmental Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Turkey | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental planning, EIA, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Turkey | 1983

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX