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Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Air Quality) Regulations, 2002.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Environmental planning Monitoring Data collection/reporting Environmental standards Pollution control Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
The Regulations come into force on 1 September 2002.
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, prescribe the requirement of an air pollutant discharge licence for major polluting facilities, provide emission standards and guidelines for the testing and monitoring of air pollution, introduce the requirements of ambient air quality assessments and continuous emissions monitoring systems and grant powers to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority for the control and management of air pollution in Jamaica.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, 1991.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (1993)

Keyword: Framework law, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Waste management, EIA, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX