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Decree No. 18/2004 approving the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da Republica, I Serie, No. 22, 2 June 2004, pp. 206(6) - 206 (29).
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards Emissions Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Environmental planning Noise pollution Policy/planning Soil pollution/quality Classification/declassification Water quality standards Potable water Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions. The aim is to define environmental quality patterns for granting an effective control and management of pollutant concentration levels in environmental components. The annexed Regulation is composed of 26 articles and 6 annexes divided in six Chapters. It defines air quality standards and emission requirements, water classification according to the uses and related quality control requirements with special regards to potable water. Moreover, it rules on soil quality and noise emissions. The Annexes provide technical requirements and standards.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1997

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Protected area, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 67/2010 amending the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Royalties/fees, Emissions, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX