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Model Air Quality By-law (No. 579 of 2010).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice publishes the Model Air Quality By-law meant to be a model regulation for the protection of air quality to be adopted by local administrations. One of the aims of the Model By-law is to create uniformity across the country in dealing with air quality management challenges. The By-law provides, among other things, for the development of local emission standards including emissions from pesticide spraying.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Act, 1998.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EIA, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX