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Water Pollution Prevention Act (No. 138 of 1970).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Waste disposal Water quality standards Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The 35 articles of this Act are divided into six Chapters: General Provisions (I); Control of effluents (II); Supervising the effect of water pollution, etc. (III); Compensation for damages (IV); Miscellaneous provisions (V); Penal provisions (VI); Supplementary provisions.

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www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Order for the Implementation of the Water Pollution Control Law (No. 188 amended by Cabinet Order No. 219 of 1971 and No. 346 of 1972).

Legislation | Japan | 1972

Keyword: Animal production, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Flood, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance of the Prime Minister's Office on Effluent Standards (No. 35 of 1971).

Legislation | Japan | 1971

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Pollution Control Law Enforcement Regulations (Order No. 2 of June 1971 amended by Order No. 41 of 1971, No. 69 of 1974, No. 2 of 1976, No. 30 of 1979, No. 29 of 1985 and No. 67 of 1986).

Legislation | Japan | 1971

Keyword: Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances, Freshwater resources management, Water quality standards, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX