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Decree-Law No. 5/2003 defining the National system for air protection and control.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial da República, Série I, No. 10, 31 March 2003, pp. 144-151.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Certification Classification/declassification Emissions Environmental fees/charges Environmental standards Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Basic legislation Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force 30 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, composed of 55 articles divided in 6 Chapters, rules on the National system for air protection and control. It provides for the general National objectives, and defines the competent managing and monitoring authorities. In particular, it regulates the emissions regime and licensing procedures, providing air quality standards and limit values. Moreover, it rules on air pollutants control measures and on the general provisions for air quality management. Finally, it provides sanctions and penalties for non-compliance.

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