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Environment Protection Act (No. 2 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Special fund EIA Environmental planning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

The Act provides for the establishment of the National Environment Board, the Department of the Environment and the Environment Fund and provides for environmental impact assessment and other matters relative to management and conservation of the environment.

Full text
English
Website
www.sierra-leone.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008 (No. 11 of 2008).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2008

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX