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Environmental Quality (Control of Emission from Diesel Engines) Regulations 1996, PU (A) 429.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Emissions Offences/penalties Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulations entered into force on 1 September 1996.
Abstract

These Regulations have been adopted by the Minister on the basis of particular provisions laid down in Environmental Quality Act 1974, namely Sections 21, 45 and 51. Section 21 entrusts to the Minister the power to specify conditions on discharge, whereas Section 45 regards compounding of offences. These Regulations pursue the control of emission from diesel engines. They are divided into the following Parts: (I) Preliminary; (II) Control of diesel engine on motor vehicle; (III) Smoke emission control of motor vehicle; (IV) Requirements of smoke test; (V) Licence for contravention of acceptable conditions; (VI) Offences.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (No. 127 of 1974).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1974 (2001)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Framework law, Education, Oil pollution, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Special fund, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Quality (Control of Emission from Diesel Engines) (Amendment) Regulations 2000, PU (A) 488/2000.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX