Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the environment protection and development. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea, Water Keyword Basic legislation Air quality/air pollution Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system EIA Hazardous waste Liability/compensation Marine pollution Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Protected area Soil conservation/soil improvement Groundwater Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Potable water Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 3 months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The purpose of this Law is to protect and develop the environment. It is composed of 9 Sections: (I) provides for the development and protection of environment; environmental impact assessment; environmental monitoring; and emergency plans to respond to environmental disasters; (II) deals with the protection of water environment; environmental protection scope; marine environment protection; pollution caused by marine sources; pollution caused by land sources; and protection of drink water and g Full text Arabic Website www.ead.ae References - Legislation Implemented by Cabinet Order No.37 of 2001 for Executive Order of Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 for Regulation of Handling Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste. Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2001 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution No. 37 of 2001 issuing the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation for installations. Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2001 Keyword: EIA, Monitoring, Pollution control, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 11 of 2006 amending some provisions of Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the Environment Protection and Development. Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2006 Keyword: Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX