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Republic Act No. 4850 creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority, prescribing its powers, functions and duties, providing funds therefore, and for other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Institution Pollution control Waste non-domestic sources Freshwater resources management Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Laguna Lake Development Authority to rationalize the uncontrolled and underutilized resources of the Lake which was threatened by the spillover effects of urbanization, industrial pollution and a growing population.

Full text
English
Website
www.chanrobles.com

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 96-33 on rules and regulations implementing the Environmental User Fee System in the Laguna de Bay Region.

Legislation | Philippines | 1996

Keyword: Inland waters, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Monitoring, Royalties/fees, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Order No. 927 on functions and powers of the Laguna Lake Development Authority.

Legislation | Philippines | 1983

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 813 amending certain sections of Republic Act No. 4850 of 1966 creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority.

Legislation | Philippines | 1975

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Pollution control, Waste non-domestic sources, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX