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Environmental Management Act (No. 3 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal and re-enact the Environmental Management Act, 1995 and to validate all acts and things done thereunder.
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution EIA Pollution control Environmental planning Special fund Inspection Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Waste management Waste disposal Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Protected area Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the establishment and functioning of the Environmental Management Authority, for environmental management and impact assessment, for the reduction of pollution, and the protection of natural resources.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environmental Management Act, 1995 (Act No. 3 of 1995).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1995 | Repealed

Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Institution, EIA, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Environmental planning, Special fund, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environmental Sensitive Species Rules, 2001 (L.N. No. 63 of 2001).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2001

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Noise Control Pollution Rules, 2001 (L.N. No. 35 of 2001).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Sensitive Areas Rules, 2001 (L.N. No. 64 of 2001).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2001

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX