Regulation of the Department of Environmental Protection No. 37 of 2018. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Institution Policy/planning Data collection/reporting Hazards Biodiversity Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Abstract This Decree aims at regulating the Royal Environmental Protection Department established in the Directorate of Public Security. It establishes a Supreme Steering Committee, chaired by the Minister of Environment. Main tasks of the Committee are (i) establish general environmental policies of the Department together with its annual strategies and action plans; (ii) approve annual funding to implement the Department's plans; (iii) approve treaties and agreements in the field of environmental protection to be signed by the Department; (iv) form sub-committees to follow the implementation of committee resolutions. Full text Arabic Website www.moenv.gov.jo References - Legislation Implements Environmental Protection Law No. 6 of 2017. Legislation | Jordan | 2017 Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Biodiversity, Climate change, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Hazards, Waste management, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX