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Ministerial Resolution No.20/2016 issuing the Regulations on Climate Change management.

País/Territorio
Omán
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
2016
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Aire y atmósfera, Energía, Medio ambiente gen., Agua, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Cambio climático Autorización/permiso Emisiones Conservación de energía/producción de energía Energía renovable Sustancias peligrosas Uso sostenible Escasez de agua/sequía
Área geográphica
Asia, Océano Índico, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

This Regulation consisting of 17 articles and 4 Annexes aims at entrusting the General Directorate of Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs to apply the provisions to the projects, listed in the attached Appendix B, which could effect on the environment and climate change. Main tasks of the Directorate are: (i) develop and implement regulations and decisions on climate change adaptation and mitigation; (ii) setting standards to be met; (iii) setting instructions; (iv) issue permits; (v) carry out emission reduction measures. The licensee is obligated to take the necessary mitigation measures (such as using highly efficient, less energy-consuming, and low-emission technologies during the design and operation of the project or facility; submitting a plan for afforestation of the project or facility area by selecting trees and plants appropriate to the local environmental conditions; using renewable energy sources) and adaptation measures (take into account the expected negative effects of climate changes on the project site, facility, or work area; take appropriate measures to reduce the effects of high temperatures, and apply water use efficiency requirements during periods of drought and scarcity of water resources) measures. The owner of any project, facility or work area listed in Appendix B shall obtain the license. The license lasts two years, possible to be renewed. The licensee is obliged to submit an annual report on GHG emissions. Existing projects shall be in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations within a period not exceeding 3 years. Annex 1 lists the Greenhouse gases; Annex 2 deals with the establishments and projects subject to licensing procedures; Annex 3 specifies the ranges of greenhouse gases; and Annex 4 indicates the financial fees for licenses.

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Referencias - Legislación

Revoca

Ministerial Decree No.18/2012 issuing the Regulation on the climate affairs management.

Legislación | Omán | 2012

Palabra clave: Calidad del aire/contaminación del aire, Control de la contaminación, Cambio climático, Autorización/permiso, Capa de ozono, Monitoreo, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Energía renovable, Emisiones, Inundación, Peligros, Forestación/reforestación, Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX