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Decree No. 32/2003 ruling on Environmental Audit.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 34, 20 August 2003, pp. 379-381.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental audit Environmental planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Classification/declassification Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Decree, composed of one article and one Annex, approves the regulation on Environmental Audit process. The Regulation applies to both public and private activities influencing, directly or indirectly, environmental components. In particular, the regulation defines the types and contents of environmental audits, the related necessary competences and auditors’ profiles. Moreover, it regulates environmental audit reports. Finally, the Regulation defines sanctions and penalties for non-compliance.

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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

Repealed by

Decree No. 25/2011 approving the Regulation on the Environmental Audit Process.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2011

Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX