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Environmental Management (Registration and Practice of Environmental Experts) Regulations, 2021 (G.N. 267 of 2021).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA Environmental audit Registration Certification Institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 52 Articles, aim to (i) establish a system of registration, categorization, and practicing of environmental experts; (ii) provide for qualifications for persons who may conduct environmental studies; (iii) provide for a system of nurturing competence, knowledge, and consistency of environmental experts in the carrying out of environmental impact assessment and environmental audits; and (iv) provide for a code of conduct, discipline, and control of environmental experts. Article 5 establishes the Environmental Experts Advisory Committee with the main task of advising the Council on matters related to (i) registration, practice, and conduct of environmental experts; (ii) establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of professional standards for environmental practice; (iii) inquiry, investigation, and disciplinary action against professional misconduct by environmental experts as is necessary for ensuring the maintenance of professional standards, ethics, and integrity of environmental experts. The issues related to the registration of the experts are dealt with in Part IV of the Regulations and regard (i) responsibilities of the Registrar; (ii) categories of environmental experts; (iii) categories of firms of environmental experts; (iv) qualifications for registration of environmental experts and firm of environmental experts. Article 28 establishes that the environmental experts issued with practicing certificates shall be required to undergo continuous career development programs to enhance their knowledge and competence in environmental management issues.

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Special fund, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity, Precautionary principle, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Plant protection, Coastal zone management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Environmental (Registration of Environmental Experts) Regulations, 2005 (G.N. No. 348 of 2005).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: EIA, Environmental audit, Registration, Certification, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Management (Registration and Practice of Environmental Experts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (G.N. No.500 of 2022).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2022

Keyword: Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX