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Enforcement Decree of the Asbestos Safety Management Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Policy/planning Public health Education Institution EIA Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is to provide for matters delegated by the Asbestos Safety Management Act and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof. Article 3 establishes that the Asbestos Safety Management Committee shall deliberate on matters in relation to safe asbestos management and prevention of any harm to the health of citizens from exposure to asbestos as listed in this article. Article 19 deals with agencies for impact assessment for naturally occurring asbestos. Article 35 concerns institutions entrusted with education on safety management of asbestos. The text consists of 52 articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.elaw.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Implements

Asbestos Safety Management Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Public health, Local government, Business/industry/corporations, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Enforcement Rules of the Asbestos Safety Management Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2012 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Public health, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, EIA, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX