Swaziland Environment Authority Act 1992 (No. 15 of 1992).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Basic legislation Institution Environmental planning EIA Policy/planning

Geographical area

Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa

Abstract

The Act makes provision for the establishment of the Swaziland Environment Authority, whose functions shall be, inter alia, to: (a) establish standards and guidelines relating to all forms of environmental pollution; (b) assist the Minister responsible for environmental protection in formulating policies relating to environmental matters; (c) develop economic measures in order to encourage environmentally sound and sustainable activities; (d) coordinate the activities of all bodies engaged in environmental protection and promote studies, surveys, research, training and education programmes; (e) ensure the observance of proper safeguards in the planning and execution of all development projects; (f) establish guidelines for preparing Environmental Impact Assessment on all development projects; (g) control all forms of pollution; (h) carry out measures for the coordination and enforcement of environmental protection legislation and of international conventions. Further provisions concern the composition and the rules of procedure of the Authority, the appointment of committees and the immunity from civil liability of member or staff of the Authority.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waste Regulations, 2000 (L.N. No. 31 of 2000).

Legislation | Eswatini | 2000

Keyword: EIA, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Audit, Assessment and Review Regulations, 2000 (L.N. No. 31 of 2000).

Legislation | Eswatini | 2000

Keyword: Environmental audit, EIA, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Audit, Assessment and Review Regulations, 1996.

Legislation | Eswatini | 1996

Keyword: Environmental audit, EIA, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Management Act 2002 (Act No. 5 of 2002).

Legislation | Eswatini | 2002

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Monitoring, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Hazards, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil rehabilitation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX