Law No. 491-V ZRK amending Ecological Code.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Environmental audit Public participation

Geographical area

Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force ten days after the date of its official publication.

Abstract

Article 57 shall be amended to add the following wording: “Environmental audit shall be transparent ensuring public participation of the population in decision-making related to environmental protection and management of natural resources through public hearing”.

Full text

Russian

Website

adilet.zan.kz

References - Legislation

Amends

Ecological Code (Law No. 212-Z).

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2007

Keyword: Framework law, Environmental audit, Climate change, Ozone layer, Emissions, Pollution control, Hazards, Environmental fees/charges, Waste prevention, Liability/compensation, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Education, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Code (Law No. 400-VI ZRK).

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2021

Keyword: Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Sustainable development, Climate change, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Public participation, Monitoring, Waste management, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Registration, Education, Research, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Ecosystem preservation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX