Environmental Protection (Air Quality) Regulations 2000.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Emissions Monitoring Offences/penalties Environmental standards

Geographical area

Americas, Small Island Developing States, South America

Abstract

These Regulations provide rules for the reduction and prevention of air pollution in Guyana. Any person who emits air contaminants shall register with the Environmental Protection Agency and a person who emits any air contaminant in the construction, installation, operation, modification or extension of any facility relating to : (a) industry; (b) commerce; (c) agriculture; or (d) any institution, shall apply to the Agency for an environmental authorisation. The Agency shall establish the parame

Full text

English

Website

www.epaguyana.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act (Cap. 20:05).

Legislation | Guyana | 1996 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Court/tribunal, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX