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TZA-2005-L-82138
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Environmental Management Act, 2004 (Act No. 20/04).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United Republic of Tanzania
Subjects (Classification)
General provisions
Adopted on (Date of text)
2005-02-08
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
An Act to provide for legal and institutional framework for sustainable management of the environment. Outlines principles for management, impact and risk assessments, prevention and control of pollution, waste management, environmental quality standards, public participation, compliance and enforcement. Provides basis for implementation of international instruments on the environment and for the implementation of the National Environment Policy. Repeals the National Environment Management Act, 1983 and provides for continued existence of the National Environment Management Council. Provides for the establishment of the National Environmental Trust Fund.
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
2018-08-31 (TZA-2018-R-109619)
The Environmental Management (Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit)(Amendment) Regulations, 2018 (G.N. No. 474 of 2018).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
Parliament of Tanzania
URL
http://www.parliament.go.tz/Polis/PAMS/Docs/20-2004.pdf
Page range
129 p.
File
TZA82138.pdf (PDF)