Environment Protection Law.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Water

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Environmental planning Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Capacity building Hazards Ecosystem preservation Education EIA Groundwater Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Inspection Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine pollution Offences/penalties Protection of habitats Waste disposal Waste prevention Biodiversity Policy/planning Surface water Drainage/land reclamation Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia

Abstract

This Law is composed of an introductory Chapter, and of 5 Chapters divided into 75 articles. The introductory Chapter deals with terms and definitions. Chapter 1 deals with the protection against environmental pollution. Article 1 defines objectives of this Law, which are: (1)protection of the environment by maintaining its quality and natural balance; (2) avoid any damages or immediate or long range negative effects, which result from plans and programs of construction, industrial, agricultural, or economical development, and settlement of environmental awareness; (3) development of the natural resources, and conservation of the biodiversity; (4) protection of the society and public health, and any living creature from all environmental injurious actions; (5) protection of the environment from the harmful impact of activities outside the State. Articles 3-7 provide for tasks and duties of the Public and Private Administrative Bodies involved in the protection of the environment. The Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Reserves shall protect and conserve endangered species as follows: preventing hunting, cutting and uprooting of trees; creating and managing natural reserves; maintaining natural resources; stopping activities which have a negative impact on the environment; imposing any necessary measures or requirements for the protection of the environment, etc. (arts. 8-10). Articles 11-20 deal with Environmental Impact Assessment, and with approvals, control and supervision of all private and public development projects by the Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Reserves. Articles 21-24 deal with the Emergency Plan for Contrasting Environmental Disasters. Articles 24-27 deal with waste disposal and hazardous materials. Chapter 2 deals with the protection of the air against pollution. Chapter 3 provides for water environment protection against pollution. Chapter 4 contains legal and administrative proceedings. Chapter 5 contains offences and penalties.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 4 of 2005 by the Chairperson of the Supreme Council of the Environment and Natural Reserves (SCENR) issuing executive bylaw for law No. 30 of 2002 on environment protection.

Legislation | Qatar | 2005

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Coastal zone management, Effluent waste water/discharge, EIA, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade, Management/conservation, Marine area, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Packaging/labelling, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Solid waste, Surface water, Tourism, Transport/storage, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX