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Law No. 5491 amending the Environmental Law No. 2872.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 26167 of 13 May 2006.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Environmental planning EIA Hazardous waste Solid waste Transport/storage Waste disposal Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 1 month after its publication in the Official Journal.
Abstract

This Law amends the Environment Law No. 2872 by substituting some articles as well as adding new provisions. The purpose of the law shall be redefined as follows: “to ensure the preservation of the environment, which is a common asset of all living beings, through sustainable environment and sustainable development principles”. A Supreme Environment Board, chaired by the Prime Minister, shall be established, and its main tasks include: the formulation of the targets, policies and strategies; the definition of legal and administrative measures to include environment aspects to economical decisions; the resolution of environment-related disputes among the ministries and agencies, etc. Agencies, institutions and enterprises that may damage the environment due to their activities shall be obliged to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. Individuals and companies who wish to be involved in waste transportation and/or collection, except household wastes, shall be to obtain a licence from the Ministry. Municipalities are also obliged to set up or organize household solid waste disposal facilities. Procedures and principles for specifying hazardous chemicals, their production, importation, labelling, classification, storing, risk assessment, transportation and exportation shall be defined by a separate regulation. Importation of hazardous wastes shall be prohibited. Penalties for any violation of the law are given in detail.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Circular on administrative fines enforcing Environmental Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Biodiversity, Air quality/air pollution, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX