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Environmental Planning and Protection Act No. 40 of 2019.

Pays/Territoire
Bahamas
Type du document
Législation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to establish the department of environmental planning and protection; to provide for the prevention or control of pollution, the regulation of activities, and the administration, conservation and sustainable use of the environment; and for connected purposes.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Eau
Mot clé
Qualité de l'air/pollution de l'air Renforcement des capacités Changement de climat Gestion communautaire Mise en application Collecte de données/déclarations EIA Planification environnementale Normes environnementales Équité Loi-cadre Pollution des eaux douces Substances dangereuses Déchets dangereux Inspection Institution Gestion intégrée Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Politique/planification Lutte contre la pollution Protection de l’environnement Participation du public Enregistrement Recherche Développement durable Normes Eaux usées/déversement Utilisation durable Zones humides
Aire géographique
Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Petits états insulaires en développement
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on such date as the Minister may appoint by notice published in the Gazette.
Résumé

This Act sets forth provisions on the responsibilities of the Minister regards to overseeing the administration and enforcement of this Act; the establishment, functions and structure of the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection; the procedures and principles for Environmental Management Plans for the sustainable use and management of water resources and the management of natural resources, including wetlands and coral reefs, and Environmental Impact Assessments; the development of a National Environmental Policy to address environmental issues of national significance in consistency with the international environmental standards; environmental awareness and duties of general public and institutions for protection of environment; protection of natural resources, including coral reefs, ozone layer, wildlife, environmentally sensitive areas and species; management of, record keeping and monitoring requirements for and control over pollution; prohibition and management of hazardous substances; environmental contingency plans and emergency response actions over spill or accidental release of a pollutant, hazardous substance or hazardous waste; the establishment of Environmental Data Registry and research on scientific, technical and management aspects; the powers of environmental officers; environmental monitoring and EIA; and offences and penalties. The objectives of this Act are: (a) the establishment of an integrated environmental management system; (b) protection of environment while maintaining ecological integrity and the social and economic welfare of local communities; (c) strengthened legal framework for the protection, sustainable management and use, and development of the environment for the present and future generations; (d) pollution control for the purposes of maintaining the quality of the environment; (e) the compliance and implementation of obligations under any regional and international agreements or conventions to which the Government of the Bahamas has ratified or acceded to; (f) equitable allocation of the costs of environmental protection and restoration to encourage responsible use of, and reduced harm to, the environment; (g) promoting best practices in environmental management and minimizing harm to the environment through strategic planning, public consultation and effective policies; (h) the development of a robust climate change regime that applies adaptation and mitigation technologies to address vulnerabilities; (i) the establishment of a mechanism for effective public participation in decision making and the formulation of environmental policy; and (j) public awareness raising for a better understanding and appreciation of the environment. The Minister of Environment shall be responsible for the general supervision and management of this Act.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
elaw.org

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Implementé par

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. S.I. no. 150 of 2020.

Législation | Bahamas | 2020

Mot clé: Certification, Éco-audit, EIA, Planification environnementale, Monitorage, Infractions/sanctions, Fonds spécial, Politique/planification, Pollution des eaux douces, Eaux usées/déversement, Lutte contre la pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX