Environment Protection and Pollution Control Act, 1990 (Cap. 204).

Country/Territory: Zambia
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1990 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the protection of the environment and the control of pollution; to establish the Environmental Council and to prescribe the functions and powers of the Council; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Subject: Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen., Fisheries, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Radiation Basic legislation Institution Fishing authorization Waste disposal Hazardous substances Pesticides Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Inland waters Registration
Geographical area: Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes: This Act will come into force upon appointment by the Minister.

Abstract: This Act provides for the protection of the environment and for the control of pollution in Zambia. The text consists of 96 sections divided into 12 Parts: Preliminary (I); The Environmental Council (II); Administration (III); Water (IV); Air (V); Waste (VI); Pesticides and Toxic Substances (VII); Noise (VIII); Ionising Radiation (IX); Natural Resources Conservation (X); Inspectorate (XI); General (XII).
Full text: English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Air Pollution Control (Licensing and Emission Standards) Regulations (Cap. 204).

Legislation | Zambia | 1996 (2006)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 27 of 2000).

Legislation | Zambia | 2000

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control (Effluent and Waste Water) Regulations (Cap. 204).

Legislation | Zambia | 1993 (2006)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (S.I. No 125 of 2001).

Legislation | Zambia | 2001 | Repealed

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, International trade, Authorization/permit, Transboundary movement of waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Licensing of Transporters of Wastes and Waste Disposal Sites) Regulations (Cap. 204).

Legislation | Zambia | 1993 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Registration, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides and Toxic Substances Regulations (Cap. 204).

Legislation | Zambia | 1994 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Cap. 204).

Legislation | Zambia | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Environmental audit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment Protection and Pollution Control (Amendment) Act, 1999 (Act No. 12 of 1999).

Legislation | Zambia | 1999 | Repealed

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Management Act, 2011 (No. 12 of 2011).

Legislation | Zambia | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Radiation, Pollution control, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Biosecurity, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Inspection, Precautionary principle, Protected area, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Pesticides, Special fund, Transboundary effects, Waste management, Liability/compensation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Inland fisheries, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX