The National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980 - Order under Section 23A.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Authorization/permit Effluent waste water/discharge Protection of environment Pollution control

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

This Order under Section 23A of the National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980 determines the activities for which a Licence is required under the aforesaid Section as being activities which involve or result in discharging, depositing or emitting waste into the environment causing pollution.

Full text

English

Website

www.cea.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980).

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Research, Education, EIA, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX