Pollution Control Act 2013 (No. 10 of 2013). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to control the discharge and emission of pollution in Vanuatu. Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Air quality/air pollution Basic legislation Institution Precautionary principle Offences/penalties Soil pollution/quality Pollution control Hazardous substances Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act commenced on 27 June 2014. Abstract This Act applies to all kinds of pollution discharge in Vanuatu. Despite the provisions of any other Act, all persons and agencies having responsibilities under this Act, or whose functions and powers may relate to any matter or thing involving the environment, are to apply the precautionary principle. The Act sets out the Director of the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation. The Director shall, among other things administer the permit system under Part 2 of this Act and under Full text English Website www.paclii.org