Regulation No. 21 of 2001 on environment protection in the Aqaba Exclusive Economic Zone. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Effluent waste water/discharge EIA Emissions Hazardous waste Institution Marine pollution Noise pollution Oil pollution Pesticides Solid waste Waste disposal Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation is composed of 71 articles and 7 Annexes. Articles 1 and 2 contain terms and definitions. Articles 3-7 deal with general provisions including: marine environment protection; authorizations and environmental requirements in order to carry out economic activities related to the discharge and drainage of solid waste, waste water, oil and waste treatment stations; responsibilities of the Authority of the Zone on the control and regulation of well drilling and well digging. Articles 8 Full text Arabic