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Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act.

Country/Territory
China
Territorial subdivision
Taiwan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation EIA Environmental planning Pollution control Basic legislation Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Groundwater Environmental standards
Geographical area
Asia, Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law has come into force on 2 February 2000.
Abstract

This Act is enacted to prevent soil and groundwater pollution, to ensure sustainable use of the land and groundwater resources, to improve the living environment, and to enhance public health. It consists of 8 Chapters divided into 51 articles. Article 2 gives definitions of the terms used in this Act, e.g. soil pollution, groundwater pollution, pollutants, polluter, soil pollution monitoring standards, etc. The Act establishes the prevention and redemption measures in Chapter two, the investiga

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Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act Enforcement Rules.

Legislation | China | 2001

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for administration on the environmental analysis and testing institutions.

Legislation | China | 1997 (2015)

Keyword: Emissions, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Inspection, Noise pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX