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 Framework law Protection of environment Air quality/air pollution Hazards Early warning system EIA Hazardous waste Liability/compensation Marine pollution Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Protected area Soil conservation/soil improvement Basic legislation Groundwater Freshwater pollution Potable water Water supply Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf 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 groundwater; (III) pertains to soil protection; (IV) provides for air protection against pollution; (V) refers to the circulation and handling of hazardous waste materials and sanitary waste; (VI) addresses the natural protected areas; (VII) pertains to liability and compensation for environmental damages; (VIII) contains offences and penalties; and (IX) contains final provisions. Full text Arabic Website www.ead.ae References - Legislation Implemented by 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 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 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