Environment Protection Law No. 52 of 2006.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Basic legislation EIA Environmental planning Hazardous substances Inspection Marine pollution Noise pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control Special fund Policy/planning

Geographical area

Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The aim of this Law is to protect the environment. This Law is composed of 27 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 considers the Ministry of Environment as the only competent authority for the protection of the environment as well as the reference for environmental affairs at the national, regional and international level. Articles 4 and 5 define the competencies and tasks of the Ministry. Article 6 specifies the prohibited materials to be introduced or imported into Jordan. Article 7 entrusts the Minister of Environment to nominate the specialists and officers for the inspection and control on all activities which may damage or prejudice the environment. Article 8 decrees the ban on discharge of any pollutants or harmful materials in the marine environment. Articles 9 and 10 contain offences and penalties. Article 11 decrees the ban on the dumping, collection or storage of solid, liquid, gaseous, radioactive or thermal materials harmful to water sources. Article 12 pertains to the maximum and minimum levels of noise pollution. Article 13 imposes upon all establishments, conducting activities with negative impact to the environment, to prepare the environmental impact assessment report. Article 16 decrees the establishment of the Environment Protection Fund at the Ministry of Environment. Article 19 deals with the obligations and measures to be taken by the owners of vehicles, factories, establishments and workshops producing negative impact to the environment in order to reduce and prevent pollution. Article 24 refers to licensing and renewal of licences for non-governmental organizations operating in environment fields. Article 25 entrusts the Council of Ministers to issue the regulations necessary for the implementation of this Law.

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.moenv.gov.jo

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environment Law No. 12 of 1995.

Legislation | Jordan | 1995

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Offences/penalties, Noise pollution, Pollution control, Institution, Environmental planning, Soil pollution/quality, Environmental standards, Research, Industrial water use, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, EIA, Special fund, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Desertification, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation of 2013 on the instructions of the use, import, and export of ozone depleting substances.

Legislation | Jordan | 2013

Keyword: Ozone layer, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Institution, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Use restrictions, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Control and Inspection Act No.65 of 2009 issued under paragraph (a) of art.25 of the Environment Protection Law No. 52 of 2006.

Legislation | Jordan | 2009

Keyword: Inspection, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental audit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Instructions to choose sites for developmental activities of 2012 issued under the provisions of paragraph (d) of article 4 of the Environmental Protection Law No.52 of 2006.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Protection Law No. 6 of 2017.

Legislation | Jordan | 2017

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Biodiversity, Climate change, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Hazards, Waste management, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX