Project Law No. 7 of 1999 on the environment. Country/Territory Palestinian Authority Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Institution Pollution control EIA Environmental planning Hazardous substances Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Protection of habitats Access-to-information Marine pollution Desertification Erosion Land-use planning Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Coastal zone management Environmental standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Sustainable development Biodiversity Protected area Geographical area Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This basic enactment of the Palestinian Legislative creates a framework for the protection of the environment, public health and biodiversity in Palestine including marine areas. Its 82 sections are divided into 5 Titles: Definitions and general provisions (I); Environmental protection (II); Environmental impact assessment, licensing, inspection and administrative procedure (III); Penalties (IV); Final provisions (V). Article 1 contains an extensive list of definitions, including "natural reserv Full text English/Arabic