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National Environmental Act, 1995 (Cap 153).

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Statutes Supplement No. 3, 19 May 1995, pp. 1-83.
Long title
An Act to provide for sustainable management of the environment; to establish an Authority as a coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for that purpose; and for other matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Framework law Environmental planning Institution EIA Pollution control Inspection Mountain area Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Cultural heritage Policy/planning Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Land-use planning Coastal zone management Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Waste management Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Biodiversity Management/conservation Wetlands
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
For entry into force please see section 1.
Abstract

This Act consists of 15 Parts divided into 108 sections and three Schedules: Interpretation (I); General principles (II); Institutional Arrangements (III); Environmental planning (IV); Environmental Regulation (V); Establishment of Environmental Standards (VI); Management of the Environment (VII); Control of Pollution (VIII); Environmental Restoration Orders and Environmental Easements (IX); Records, Inspection and Analysis (X); Information, Education and Public Awareness (XI); Financial Provisions (XII); Offences and Penalties (XIII); Judicial Proceedings (XIV); International Obligations (XV).

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References - Legislation

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Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1998 (No. 13 of 1998).

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National Environment (Minimum Standards for Management of Soil Quality) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 59 of 2001).

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National Environment (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000).

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National Environment (Conduct and Certification of Environmental Practitioners) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 85 of 2003).

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National Environment (Management of Ozone Depleting Substances and Products) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 63 of 2001).

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Guidelines on the management of hilly and mountainous areas.

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Guidelines on the management of river banks and lake shores.

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National Environment (Standards for Discharge of Effluent into Water or on Land) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 4 of 1999).

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National Environment (Mountainous and Hilly Areas Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000).

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Environmental Impact Assessment Public Hearing Guidelines, 1999.

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National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No 52 of 1999).

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National Environment (Audit) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No 12 of 2006).

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX