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Environmental Management Act 1997 (No. 23 of 1997).

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Act of the Republic of Indonesia No. 23 of 1997 regarding Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Management Agency, 1998, pp. 1-61 (elucidation included).
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Environmental planning Dispute settlement EIA Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act comes into force on the date of its promulgation (art. 52).
Abstract

This Act aims at creating an environmentally sustainable development through means of an environmental planning policy, and the rational exploitation, development, maintenance, restoration, supervision and control of the environment.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. P.30/Menhut-II/2009 on the implementation procedures of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD).

Legislation | Indonesia | 2009

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. P. 68/Menhut - II/2008 on the implementation of demonstration activities on reduction of emission from deforestation and degradation.

Legislation | Indonesia | 2008

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia no. 41 of 1999 concerning Air Pollution Control.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 32/2009 on Environmental Protection and Management.

Legislation | Indonesia | 2009

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Dispute settlement, EIA, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX