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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