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National Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act 2016 (P.L. 2016 - 20).

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the National Environmental Protection Act 1984 (35 MIRC Ch. 1) for a unified approach to the management of water and sanitation sector in the RMI.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Capacity building Certification Data collection/reporting Groundwater Monitoring Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Water shortage/drought
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 18th of November, 2016.
Abstract

This Act makes amendments in the Principal Act regarding the integrated water resources and sanitation management. This Act adds a new Section for the coordination of the monitoring and implementation of the National Water and Sanitation Policy and its Action Plan by the Authority. The monitoring and implementation of the policy includes, but not limited to, conducting water and sanitation sector assessments; establishing and managing a water and sanitation database; developing awareness programs on water and sanitation issues; monitoring drought status level; and overseeing licensing and use of groundwater resources.

Full text
English
Website
rmiparliament.org

References - Legislation

Amends

National Environmental Protection Act 1984.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1984 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, EIA, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Potable water, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX