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Water Pollution Control Act.

Country/Territory
Taiwan Province of China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Sewerage Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Water quality standards Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
The Law has come into force on 6 May 1991.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent and control water pollution, ensure the cleanliness of water resources in order to protect ecological systems and improve the living environment and public health. The text divided into 5 Chapters. Article 2 defines the terms used in this Act, e.g. living environment, industry, sewage, water pollution control measures, water region, and Responsible Agency, etc. The power to define water regions and to set up water use classification and water quality standards may be delegated to the Responsible Agency at the provincial or municipal government level. Industries shall submit a Water Pollution Control Plan to the Responsible Agency at the provincial or municipal government lever for review and approval prior to their establishment or modification. A discharge permit is required for the discharge wastewater/sewage into surface water bodies, and a permit is valid for five years. Article 28 regulates the activities that are prohibited within a Water Pollution Control Region. Further articles concern the penalties.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Pollution Control Act Enforcement Rules.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1975 (2018)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Sewerage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemical Industry Effluent Standards.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Sewerage, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on Establishment and Administration of Environmental Dedicated Units or Personnel.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1995 (2016)

Keyword: Institution, Capacity building, Certification, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Early warning system, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Optoelectronic Materials and Component Manufacturing Industry Effluent Standards.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Science Park Sewer Systems Effluent Standards.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Discharge Pipe Effluent Standards.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1994 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Surface water, Waste disposal, Sewerage, Standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Surface Water Classification and Water Quality Standards.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1985 (2017)

Keyword: Surface water, Classification/declassification, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Establishment Regulations for the Water Pollution Control Fee Rate Review Committee.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Sewerage, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for administration on the environmental analysis and testing institutions.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1997 (2015)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control Measures and Test Reporting Management Regulations.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2006 (2022)

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Sewerage, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Announcement No. 1060104625 of the Enviromental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan for the amendment of "Prohibiting the Acts Which Are Sufficient to Cause Water Pollution".

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2002 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations of on the Establishment of the Water Pollution Control Fees and Rates Review Committee.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX