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Law No.444 of 2002 on environmental protection.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 44, 8 August 2002, 9 pp.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Protection of environment Biodiversity Desertification Hazards Framework law Environmental planning Institution Pollution control Special fund EIA Marine pollution Ecosystem preservation Hazardous substances Offences/penalties Air quality/air pollution Liability/compensation Integrated management Tourism Policy/planning Marine area Soil pollution/quality Erosion Agricultural land Authorization/permit Hazardous waste Territorial sea Public health Surface water Groundwater Freshwater pollution Wetlands National parks Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force immediately after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 7 Parts divided into 68 articles. Part I deals with fundamental principles and general provisions. Part II provides for regulating the environment protection especially the following matters: environmental planning; Environment National Council; financing environment protection through the establishment of a national environmental fund; and the mechanism of environmental pollution control. Part III refers to the Environment Information System and the participation in environment management and protection. Part IV relates to the Environmental Impact Assessment. Part V concerns environment protection. Part VI deals with responsibilities and penalties. Part VII contains final provisions, in particular regrading the following matters: air protection and fighting bad smells; coast protection and marine protection against pollution; water pollution control; land and underground protection; installations; dangerous and harmful chemical substances; noises; natural resources management; and, biodiversity protection and natural disasters.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No.8157 of 2012 establishing the National Council for the Environment (NCE) and determining its functions and organization.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2012

Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Financing, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 167 of 2017 to determine the minutes of application of Article 20 of the Law on Environmental Protection No.444 of 2002.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2017

Keyword: Tax/levy, Subsidy/incentive, Business/industry/corporations, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fiscal and market measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX