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Executive Regulation for the Environmental Law for the Protection of Aqueous Media from Pollution.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Pollution control Classification/declassification Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental standards Inspection Marine pollution Monitoring Policy/planning Protection of environment Residues Surface water Waste disposal Waste management Water quality standards Standards EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Enforcement/compliance Territorial sea Maritime zone Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Equipment Groundwater Offences/penalties Sewerage Freshwater resources management Waterworks Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Abstract

This Executive Regulation is enacted in accordance with the Environmental Law. The Executive Regulation shall apply to all persons and activities related to aqueous media within the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the territorial sea, the adjacent area, and the special economic zone of the Kingdom.

Full text
English
Website
www.mewa.gov.sa

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree No.M/165 of 2020 issuing the Environment Law.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Protection of environment, Emissions, Pollution control, Framework law, Authorization/permit, Hazards, Marine pollution, Afforestation/reforestation, Fuelwood, Grazing, National parks, Timber, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Effluent waste water/discharge, Territorial sea, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Sustainable use, Protection of species, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX