Resolution No. 18 of 1981 establishing the Environmental Affairs Department. País/Territorio Omán Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1981 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Gazette No. 219, 15 June 1981, 1 p. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave EIA Planificación ambiental Inspección Control de la contaminación Institución Política/planificación Área geográphica Asia, Océano Índico, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 6 June 1981. Resumen This Resolution provides for the establishment of the Environmental Affairs Department in the Municipality of Dhafaar. The aims of the department are to protect the environment and fight pollution in the Southern Region. Competencies and duties of the department are to: carry out studies concerning pollution sources in the Southern Region; monitor activities of companies and industries to verify the compatibility with the environmental requirements and standards established by the Environmental Protection Council; educate citizens about environmental protection and pollution fighting; and coordinate the different competent authorities in laying down general policies for the use of land in the Southern Region as well as Environmental Impact Assessments. Texto completo Árabe