Major recent developments include the environmental protection agency act, act 490, forming ghanas epa in 1994. With the coronavirus disease covid19 pandemic continuing to spread and its impacts upon human health and the economy intensifying daybyday, governments are urged to treat waste management, including of medical, household and other hazardous waste, as an urgent and essential public service in or. Environmental laws protect the health and safety of humans and the environment. The main body which administers environmental laws in ghana is the environmental protection agency. Its our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in todays society, so that tomorrows generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world. The act 490 mandates the environmental protection agency epa in ghana to regulate the environment and ensure the implementation of. Enacted as the environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490. Environmental policies and strategies in nigeria oil and.
If you are looking for laws andor regulations relating to other natural resources dont hesitate to. Epa seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority andor lowincome populations, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. The epa act provides for the establishment of an environmental protection agency epa, which consists of several divisions, each with numerous. The enactment of the environmental protection agency act 1994 act 490 provided the initial legal backing for the establishment of an eia system in ghana.
Prior to the ghana epa there was an environmental protection council. Convention and kyoto protocol as well as other global treaties for the protection of environment. This guide provides information on federal environmental requirements for construction projects. In 1970, in response to the welter of confusing, often. Strengthened dustlead hazard standards to protect children from lead exposure read the press release.
There shall be paid for the application such fee, as the agency shall determine. Epa seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority andor lowincome populations, in the. Bearden, coordinator specialist in environmental policy claudia copeland. The environmental protection agency, is an agency of ministry of environment, science technology and innovation, established by epa act 490. Science inventory united states environmental protection.
Act 490 broadened the objectives and responsibilities of the protective body. Epa environmental protection agency fmps facility management plan gida ghana irrigation development authority glss ghana living standards survey gprs ghana poverty reduction strategy gprsii growth and poverty reduction strategy gsb gha na. The 1995 policy identified a restructured lead agency the environmental protection agency, epa to drive the process towards sustainable development. Laws applicable to the operation of business in ghana conform to international standards and best practice.
Bearden, coordinator specialist in environmental policy claudia copeland specialist in resources and environmental policy linda luther analyst in environmental policy james e. Policy brief the national environment policy of ghana. This report explores rainfallrunoff models, their generation methods, and the categories under which they fall. T e 1994 act was assented to on 30th december, 1994. Developmental stages of environmental lawsregulatory frameworks and policiesstrategies in nigeria the development and evolution of environmental lawsregulatory frame works and. Environmental protection agency epa located in accra, ghana. The ministry of local government and rural development, and the ministry of environment, science and technology are to liaise with the ministry of finance and economic planning to work out modalities for accessing funds from consolidated fund for implementing environmental sanitation projects commencing 2010. The task of environmental protection in ghana has not been easy, but for the past four decades, the environmental protection agency has made tremendous strides in the.
Governing body 1 the governing body of the agency is a board consisting of a one person knowledgeable in environmental matters as. Legislation and implementation of international environmental law. The environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and. Environmental assessment regulations, 1999 in exercise of the powers conferred on the minister responsible for the environment under section 28 of the environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490 and on the advice of the environmental protection agency board these regulations are made this 18th day of february, 1999. Environmental ministry to enforce environmental laws. Clean air act8 the clean air act, codified as 42 u. Ghana environmental protection agency po box m326 accra. Landed properties of ghana rubber estates limited and firestone ghana limited miscellaneous provisions act, 1977 management of ozone depleting substances and products regulations, 2005 pesticides control and management act, 1996 act 528 rivers act, 1903 the environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490. Environmental assessment regulations, 1999 in exercise of the powers conferred on the minister responsible for the environment under section 28 of the environmental protection. Protection agency act 1994, act 490, the pesticides control and management act 1996, act 528, the environmental assessment regulations 1999, li 1652 the environmental sanitation. The main piece of environmental legislation in ghana is the environmental protection agency act 1994 epa act, which is supported by the environmental assessment regulations 1999 eia. These include the petroleum commission, the minerals commission, the fisheries commission.
Christine okae asare, deputy director in charge of sea tel. It oversees the implementation of the national environment policy. The ghana environmental protection agency, since its establishment in 1994 as an. The revised environmental sanitation policy of ghana is an impressive guide which has attempted to capture the challenges and made proposals to addressing those. These laws are based on a framework of legislation relating to business activity, s, patents, trademarks, disputes and labour relations. Dec 29, 2018 environmental laws protect the health and safety of humans and the environment. Landed properties of ghana rubber estates limited and firestone ghana limited miscellaneous provisions act, 1977 management of ozone depleting substances and products regulations. The act 490 mandates the environmental protection agency epa in ghana to regulate the environment and ensure the implementation of government policies on the environment. With the coronavirus disease covid19 pandemic continuing to spread and its impacts upon human. The agencys mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial and government. Ghana environmental action plan english the world bank. Government policy and initiatives on ewaste in ghana us epa 19january2017snapshot.
In 1970, in response to the welter of confusing, often ineffective environmental protection laws enacted by states and communities, president richard nixon created the. Ghana news agency accra contact t 0302 664697 t 0302 664698 t 0302 662465 m 028 9673960 m 028 9673961 f 0302 662690 e type of business. Mandates and activities of the environmental protection agency. Jan 25, 2019 clientearth is an environmental law charity, a company limited by guarantee, registered in england and wales, company number 02863827, registered charity number 1053988, registered office 10 queen street place, london ec4r 1be, a registered international nonprofit organisation in belgium, clientearth aisbl, enterprise number 0714. The ministry of local government and rural development, and the ministry of environment, science and technology are to liaise with the ministry of finance and economic planning to. Nana andoh, director of mining, epa, speaks of the issues regarding mining done by golden star resources by dumasi. Mr akwasi opongfosu, minister of environment, science, technology and innovation mesti, says the ministry has plans to enforce various environmental laws and regulations. Read the final rule to tighten the dustlead hazard standards for floor dust and window sills. Environmental protection agency community water and sanitation agency ghana water company survey department meteorological services department volta river authority ministry of health minerals commission ghana tourist board special information network initiative the national framework for geospatial information management nafgim is a spatial. There are therefore two systems of laws in the area, land use planning laws and pollution control laws.
Additionally, the government of ghana has entered into bilateral investment promotion and protection agreements ippas. In conclusion, the environmental protection agency which has the mandate to regulate environmental issues in ghana must enforce its laws in order to safeguard the. Environmental protection agency website, is a slightly reformatted version of the published volume of the same name, which was issued by the e. For example, the clean air act limits emissions of pollutants, and the marine protection, research, and sanctuaries. This he said would be carried out together with the environmental protection agency epa and other partners to ensure sanity and reduce significantly the impact of. A seven weeks field research in ghana involving the use of semi. To be able to enforce the environmental legislation, the agency promotes. The environmental protection agency epa was established in december 1970 by the executive order of president richard nixon. Report illegal dumping, environmental hazards, and more. Environmental protection agency,ghana home facebook. These served as the springboard for the countrys industrialization effort after the attainment of independence and they remain the fundamental endowment from which the nations people derive their livelihood. The goal of the hydrologic micro services hms project is to develop an ecosystem of interoperable water quantity and quality modeling components.
The agencys mission is to implement federal and state regulations to. Ghana is a member of the multilateral investment guarantee agency miga of the world bank, which provides investment guarantees against noncommercial risks for investments in developing countries. Prior to the ghana epa there was an environmental protection council formed in response to the 1972 geneva protocol. Summaries of major statutes administered by the environmental protection agency david m. Jul 21, 2016 in conclusion, the environmental protection agency which has the mandate to regulate environmental issues in ghana must enforce its laws in order to safeguard the environment which supports lives of citizens by providing agricultural lands and even used as place of abode by people. Runoff plays an important role in the hydrological cycle by returning excess. For example, the clean air act limits emissions of pollutants, and the marine protection. These served as the springboard for the countrys industrialization effort after the. The agency is dedicated to improving, conserving and promoting the countrys environment and striving for environmentally sustainable development with sound, efficient resource.
The main piece of environmental legislation in ghana is the environmental protection agency act 1994 epa act, which is supported by the environmental assessment regulations 1999 eia regulation. A decade and half later, the lead agency has attempted to spearhead the process of change from narrow conservation to sustainable development paradigm. T his act is consolidated with the pesticides control and management act, 1996 act 528. Sep 06, 2019 the environmental protection agency epa was established in december 1970 by the executive order of president richard nixon. Environmental protection agency, washington, dc, epa600r17482, 2017. Science inventory united states environmental protection agency. Mccarthy specialist in environmental policy mary tiemann. Feb 01, 2008 nana andoh, director of mining, epa, speaks of the issues regarding mining done by golden star resources by dumasi. Epa environmental protection agency fmps facility management plan gida ghana irrigation development authority glss ghana living standards survey gprs ghana poverty reduction strategy gprsii growth and poverty reduction strategy gsb gha na standards board gog government of ghana gwcl ghana water company limited. Jan 30, 2014 the task of environmental protection in ghana has not been easy, but for the past four decades, the environmental protection agency has made tremendous strides in the discharge of that responsibility. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Mr akwasi opongfosu, minister of environment, science, technology and innovation mesti, says the ministry has plans to enforce various environmental laws and.
Federal environmental requirements for construction. Environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490 4. Protection agency act 1994, act 490, the pesticides control and management act 1996, act 528, the environmental assessment regulations 1999, li 1652 the environmental sanitation policy of. Government of ghana ministry of local government and rural. Environmental protection agency epa, agency of the u. Environmental laws and rules the indiana general assembly created idem under title of the indiana code. The law mandates the epa to ad infinitum improve and preserve the countries environment, while seeking solutions to global environmental issues.
Popular services from environmental protection agency. However, many other sectoral agencies administer various sectorspecific environmental laws. It is an agency of the united states federal government whose mission. The agency is dedicated to improving, conserving and promoting the countrys environment and striving for environmentally sustainable development with sound, efficient resource management, taking into account social and equity issues.
Act 490 environmental protection agency act, 1994 3 the chairman shall preside at meetings of the board, an in the absence of the chairman the members present shall elect one of their number to preside. Below you will find links to pdf files of the forest and wildlife related legal texts. Nov 22, 2010 these include the environmental protection agency act 490 1994, the ghana health service and teaching hospital act 526, 1999 and the national road safety commission act 567 1999. Environmental protection agency united states government. Environmental assessment regulations, 1999, li 1652 provided the necessary specific and complete legal backing for eia system in ghana. National service center for environmental publications.
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