National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980). Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a Central Environmental Authority to make provision with respect to the powers, functions and duties of that Authority; and to make provision for the protection and management of the environment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Institution Ecosystem preservation Environmental audit Environmental planning Environmental standards Land-use planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Monitoring Research Education Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract The Act provides for the establishment of the Central Environmental Authority, whose functions and duties shall be: (a) to recommend to the Minister the national environmental policy and the criteria to be taken into account for the protection of the environment; (b) to undertake surveys and investigations; (c) to conduct, promote and coordinate research; (d) to specify standards and methods to be adopted in taking samples and making tests; (e) to provide information and education to the public; Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by National Environmental (prohibition of the use of equipment for exploration, mining and extraction of sand and gem) Regulations, 2006. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2006 Keyword: Exploration, Mining, Use restrictions, Minerals, Pollution control, Bed Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order declaring the Lake Gregory Environmental Protection Area. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2007 Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Environmental (Air, Fuel and Vehicle Importation Standards) Regulations No 01 2003. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2003 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Certification, Emissions, International trade, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Environmental (Ambient Air Quality) Regulations, 1994. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1994 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations (No. 1 of 1990). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1990 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Noise pollution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2008 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Emissions, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order declaring the Knuckles Environmental Protection Area. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2007 Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order declaring the Thalangama Environmental Protection Area. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2007 Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order under section 23W of the National Environmental Act 1980. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2003 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order declaring the Muthurajawela Environmental Protection Area. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2006 Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations under Section 32 of the National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2008 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order regulating activities for which a license is required under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2008 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Emissions, Pollution control, Waste disposal Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Environmental (Appellate Procedure) Regulations, 1994. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1994 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by National Environmental (Amendment) Act 1988 (No. 56 of 1988). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1988 Keyword: EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Residues, Soil pollution/quality, Use restrictions, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Environmental (Amendment) Act (Act No. 53 of 2000). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2000 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX