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Law No. 7261 on the establishment of National Environmental Agency and related amendments.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 31350, 30 December 2020.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Institution Protection of environment Recycling/reuse Waste management Waste prevention Offences/penalties Pollution control Environmental planning 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 on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law lays down rules for the establishment of Turkish Environmental Agency for the prevention of environmental pollution; the contribution to the protection, improvement and development of green areas; the increase in resource efficiency in line with the circular economy and zero waste approach; and the establishment, operation, monitoring and control of deposit management system on a national scale. This Law sets forth provisions on the activities, structure and budget of the Agency. This Law makes amendments in the Environment Law No. 2872 in the fields of strengthened waste management, recycling, and clean technologies. Furthermore, Article 20 is amended regarding the activities without environmental permit or environmental permits and licenses and related penalties. Provisional Clause 14 is added regarding the establishment of eco-labelling system.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

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

Regulation on Packaging Waste Management.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Business/industry/corporations, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on financial and technical support and cooperation by the National Environmental Agency.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Education, Financing, Institution, Local government, Non-governmental entity, Policy/planning, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the organization and working procedures and principles of the Turkish Environment Agency.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Institution, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX