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Resolution No. 8 of 2002 on pollutant standards and on standards for substances emitted by vehicles and exhaust pipes.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Inspection Offences/penalties Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force 1 month after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to define pollutant and emitted substances standards in order to prevent pollution. The present Resolution is composed of 21 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 entrusts the Environment Body to define and explain the aforementioned standards. Articles 3-5 define the emission standards of carbon monoxide and smog by vehicles and exhaust pipes. Articles 6-12 pertain to inspection and control of pollutant emission. Articles 15-17 refer to requirements and certificates necessary for the importation of vehicles. Article 20 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh