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

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances

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

Geographical area

Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa

Abstract

This Act establishes the Environment Protection Agency, defines its functions and powers, provides for its organization and administration and provides rules for various matters regarding the environment in Sierra Leone such as environmental impact assessment and the control of ozone-depleting substances.

Full text

English

Website

www.sierra-leone.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environment Protection Act (No. 2 of 2000).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2000

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Special fund, EIA, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environmental Regulations for the Minerals Sector, 2012.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Monitoring, EIA, Inspection, Precautionary principle, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Cultural heritage, Agricultural land, Mining, Minerals, Exploration, Policy/planning, Governance, Classification/declassification, Institution, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Environment Protection (Mines and Minerals) Regulations. Statutory Instrument no. 10 of 2013.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2013

Keyword: Access-to-information, Environmental audit, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Public participation, Social protection, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Standards, Land tenure, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Community management, Exploration, Inspection, Minerals, Mining, Monitoring, Sustainable development, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Agency (Environmental Impact Assessment Licence) Regulations, 2010 (S.I. No. 14 of 2010).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2010

Keyword: Monitoring, EIA, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

The Environment Protection Agency Act, no. 15 of 2022.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2022

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Natural gas, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade, Pollution control, Framework law, Protection of environment, EIA, Environmental standards, Research, Soil pollution/quality, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Financing, Public participation, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Environmental audit, Standards, Forest fires, Land clearing, Timber extraction/logging, Forest management/forest conservation, Coastal zone management, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine protected areas, Territorial sea, Ecosystem preservation, Exploration, Marine area, Protected area, Maritime zone, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX