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Environmental Protection Law No. 42 of 2014.

Country/Territory
Kuwait
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Framework law Protection of environment Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Environmental standards Hazardous substances EIA Hazardous waste Public health Liability/compensation Biodiversity Marine protected areas Marine pollution Data collection/reporting Registration Special fund Surface water Transboundary effects Protected area Policy/planning Standards Coastal zone management Monitoring Marine area Waste management Solid waste Groundwater Water supply Potable water Sustainable development Freshwater pollution Pollution control Alien species Trade in species Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force three months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law aims at: protecting and maintaining the natural balance of the environment and its resources; combating the pollution and its damages, at both short and long term; banning any party whatsoever, whether a company or institution or consultation office from carrying out any work in this field without prior consent of the EPA; obliging all firm owners in the country to implement all the engineering and environmental requirements set by the EPA; planning programs for economic, agricultural, industrial, touristic and urban development to improve the level of livelihoods; guaranteeing a sustainable development and preserving the biodiversity; protecting the health of human beings and other organisms; and protecting the environment from the dangerous effects from neighboring countries.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www. epa.org.kw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No.12 of 2017 issuing the Executive Regulations for the Protection of the Aquatic and Coastal Environment from Pollution.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2017

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control, Marine area, Marine pollution, Authorization/permit, Protection of environment, Water quality standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Potable water, Monitoring, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Surface water, Waste non-domestic sources, Oil pollution, Irrigation, Hazardous substances, Public health, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.3 of 2017 on the Executive Regulations on Biodiversity.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2017

Keyword: Biodiversity, International trade, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Grazing, Quarantine, Certification, Plant protection, Sewerage, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, National parks, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 9 of 2016 specifying the areas and competencies of the (Environmental Police Department).

Legislation | Kuwait | 2016

Keyword: Protection of environment, Air quality/air pollution, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Emissions, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Mining, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Protected area, Tourism, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.7 of 2016 on the Regulations for the Protection of the Land and Agricultural Environment.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2016

Keyword: Land-use planning, Pollution control, Mining, Pesticides, Internal trade, International trade, Protection of environment, Fertilizers/nutrients, Floriculture, Plant production, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, Groundwater, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment System in the State of Kuwait, issued by Resolution No.2 of 2015.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2015

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, EIA, Irrigation, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Natural gas, Oil, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.5 of 2016 on the ُExecutive Regulations on Chemicals Management.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2016

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, International trade, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No.6 of 2017 regarding the Executive Regulations for the Management of Hazardous, Medical, Municipal Solid Waste and Sludge.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2017

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Solid waste, Standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Radiation, Transport/storage, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Protection of environment, Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No.7 of 2017 to issue the Executive Regulations in the matter of Environmental Management (the executive rules for the provisions of Chapter Six of the Environmental Protection Law No.42 of 2014 and its amendments).

Legislation | Kuwait | 2017

Keyword: Environmental standards, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Resolution No.203 of 2019 issuing the Executive Regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Inspection, Hazards, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Protection of environment, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 99 of 2015 amending some provisions of the Environmental Protection Law No.42 of 2014.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2015

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Surface water, Offences/penalties, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX