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Environmental Protection Law No. 6 of 2017.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Framework law Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Biodiversity Climate change Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Early warning system Hazards Waste management Protection of environment Sustainable development Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and the Prime Minister and Ministers are charged for implementing the provisions of this Law.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 33 articles aims at protecting the environment providing that (i) the Ministry of Environment is the authority responsible for environmental protection; (ii) the Ministry together with the related parties shall develop the policies and prepare the plans and programs, work on forecasting climate change identifying the involved sectors, follow the implementation of international environmental agreements, protect the biodiversity identifying areas that need special attention, protect water sources, issue environmental permits for activities that have a strong impact on the environment, establish the principles governing use and circulation of hazardous substances, gather environmental information and establish a national environmental database, and prepare emergency and disaster management plans. The Law deals also with permits for facilities; harmful substances and rules for their entry, import, storage, circulation and use; management of hazardous waste; management of liquid and solid waste; and the establishment of an environmental protection Fund.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.biodiv.be

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environment Protection Law No. 52 of 2006.

Legislation | Jordan | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Environmental planning, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Special fund, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation of the Department of Environmental Protection No. 37 of 2018.

Legislation | Jordan | 2018

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Hazards, Biodiversity, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Fund Law No. 18 of 2018.

Legislation | Jordan | 2018

Keyword: Sustainable development, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change Regulation No.79 of 2019 issued pursuant to Article 30 of the Environmental Protection Law No.6 of 2017.

Legislation | Jordan | 2019

Keyword: Climate change, Institution, Emissions, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No.68 of 2020 - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management System issued in accordance with Articles 6 and 7 of Environmental Protection Law No.6 of 2017.

Legislation | Jordan | 2020

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Inspection, Protection of environment, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No.85 of 2020 - Environmental Information and Control System for Waste Management issued pursuant to Paragraph (n) of Article 4 of the Environmental Protection Law No.6 of 2017.

Legislation | Jordan | 2020

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Waste management, Transport/storage, Groundwater, Surface water, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX