Executive Regulation for the Prevention and Remediation of Soil Pollution. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Protection of environment Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Classification/declassification Hazardous substances Inspection Monitoring Fertilizers/nutrients Offences/penalties Pesticides Pollution control Procedural matters Data collection/reporting Research Resource/damage valuation Standards Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Abstract The provisions of this Executive Regulation for the Prevention and Remediation of Soil Pollution, which is made for purposes in and accordance with the Environmental Law, issued by the Royal Decree no. (m/165), dated 19/11/1441 Hijr, shall apply to all persons in the Kingdom and their activities within the Kingdom’s territory, in order to protect soil from pollution, including the implementation of preventive measures against soil pollution and remediation of polluted soil. This text is divided into the following thematic areas: Article (1) – Definitions; Article (2) – Scope of Application; Article (3) – The Centre’s Scope of Work regarding the Prevention and Remediation of Soil pollution; Article (4) – Soil Protection Standards; Article (5) – Locating Sites with Polluted Soil; Article (6) – Role of Persons regarding Soil Pollution Prevention and Protection; Article (7) – Prohibitions; Article (8) – Violations Apprehension and Penalties Imposition; Annex 1 – Standards for Protecting Soil from Pollution. Full text English/Arabic 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