Environmental Affairs Law No. 50 of 2002. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Framework law Classification/declassification Hazards EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Hazardous waste Inspection Institution Liability/compensation Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Protected area Research Special fund Waste disposal Waste prevention Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Law is composed of 8 Chapters divided into 37 articles. Chapter 1 provides for terms and definitions. Chapter 2 deals with the competencies and objectives of the General Authority for Environment Affairs in particular: (a) defining existing environmental problems and participating in the research and scientific studies to treat and solve them; (b) laying down the general policy and preparing the national strategy for the environment protection; (c) developing the public awareness for the protection and safety of the environment; (d) measuring standards and criteria of the environment; (e) preparing the environmental standardization and metrology standards as well as environmental impact assessment reports; (f) carrying out research and studies related to environmental affairs; (g) controlling the activities producing environmental impacts; (h) laying down environmental requirements and instructions necessary for agricultural, industrial, commercial, housing and development projects; (i) laying down the basis for the circulation of hazardous materials and for the creation of natural protected areas; (j) creating environmental monitoring nets; (k) preparing environmental databanks and emergency plans; (m) issuing publications related to the environment; (n) preparing environmental legislation; (o) studying soil erosion causes, desertification as well as proposing solutions; (p) taking necessary measures to prevent the introduction of waste in Syria; (q) laying down instructions and rules for the classification of waste; and, (r) reinforcing the relationship between Syria and other States as well as with international and regional organizations in environmental affairs. Chapter 3 refers to the formation and management of the Authority. Chapter 4 defines competencies and duties of the Minister of State Affairs for Environment. Chapter 5 establishes the Environment Protection Council and defines its tasks. Chapter 6 provides for the creation of the Environment Protection and Support Fund. Chapter 7 deals with damage liability and compensation as well as with offences and penalties. Chapter 8 contains transitional provisions. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Repeals Law on Environmental Protection and Development of March 1994. Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 1994 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, EIA, Hazards, Special fund, Water quality standards, Animal reproduction, Pesticides, Plant protection, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Implementing Regulation No. 478/S/B/GH/J of 2004 of Law No. 50 of 2002 on Environmental Protection. Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2004 Keyword: Classification/declassification, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Pollution control, Research, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law 12 of 2012 - Law of the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs. Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2012 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Hazards, Education, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Gender, Hazardous substances, Noise pollution, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Public health, Research, Sustainable development, Radiation, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste disposal, Special fund, Standards, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX