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Environmental Management (Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 2007.

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister of State responsible for the environment under sections 143, 144 and 230 of the Environmental Management Act, concern the prevention and control of air pollution and require the National Environmental Standards Committee to, among other things: prescribe criteria and procedure for measurement for air quality; (b) establish ambient air quality standards; (c) establish emission standard for various sources of air pollution. They also define enforcement powers of the National Environment Management Council, defines offences and provide for appeal against decisions of the decision of the Council, an Environmental Inspector or local Environment Management Officers to the Minister and appeal against the decision of the Minister with the Environmental Appeals Tribunal.

Full text
English
Website
www.nemc.or.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX