Nana andoh, director of mining, epa, speaks of the issues regarding mining done by golden star resources by dumasi. 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. Developmental stages of environmental lawsregulatory frameworks and policiesstrategies in nigeria the development and evolution of environmental lawsregulatory frame works 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.
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. Epa seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority andor lowincome populations, in the. Mccarthy specialist in environmental policy mary tiemann. Laws applicable to the operation of business in ghana conform to international standards and best practice. With the coronavirus disease covid19 pandemic continuing to spread and its impacts upon human. It oversees the implementation of the national environment policy. The epa act provides for the establishment of an environmental protection agency epa, which consists of several divisions, each with numerous. Environmental assessment regulations, 1999 in exercise of the powers conferred on the minister responsible for the environment under section 28 of the environmental protection. 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. A seven weeks field research in ghana involving the use of semi. Mandates and activities of the environmental protection agency. Read the final rule to tighten the dustlead hazard standards for floor dust and window sills. 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. Christine okae asare, deputy director in charge of sea tel.
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. Convention and kyoto protocol as well as other global treaties for the protection of environment. Environmental protection agency website, is a slightly reformatted version of the published volume of the same name, which was issued by the e. The revised environmental sanitation policy of ghana is an impressive guide which has attempted to capture the challenges and made proposals to addressing those. The agency is dedicated to improving, conserving and promoting the countrys environment and striving for environmentally sustainable development with sound, efficient resource. Ghana environmental protection agency po box m326 accra. Bearden, coordinator specialist in environmental policy claudia copeland. Report illegal dumping, environmental hazards, and more. The environmental protection agency, epa ghana is an agency of ministry of environment, science technology and innovation, established by epa act 490 1994. Runoff plays an important role in the hydrological cycle by returning excess. Environmental ministry to enforce environmental laws. Popular services from environmental protection agency. 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.
National service center for environmental publications. Enacted as the environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490. Additionally, the government of ghana has entered into bilateral investment promotion and protection agreements ippas. 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. 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.
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. Landed properties of ghana rubber estates limited and firestone ghana limited miscellaneous provisions act, 1977 management of ozone depleting substances and products regulations. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In 1970, in response to the welter of confusing, often. Policy brief the national environment policy of ghana. To be able to enforce the environmental legislation, the agency promotes. Prior to the ghana epa there was an environmental protection council. 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. Mr akwasi opongfosu, minister of environment, science, technology and innovation mesti, says the ministry has plans to enforce various environmental laws and. Dec 29, 2018 environmental laws protect the health and safety of humans and the environment. Prior to the ghana epa there was an environmental protection council formed in response to the 1972 geneva protocol. Environmental protection agency epa, agency of the u.
Legislation and implementation of international environmental law. A decade and half later, the lead agency has attempted to spearhead the process of change from narrow conservation to sustainable development paradigm. 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. For example, the clean air act limits emissions of pollutants, and the marine protection, research, and sanctuaries. 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. The 1995 policy identified a restructured lead agency the environmental protection agency, epa to drive the process towards sustainable development.
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. Ghana environmental action plan english the world bank. Environmental policies and strategies in nigeria oil and. The main body which administers environmental laws in ghana is the environmental protection agency. 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. Major recent developments include the environmental protection agency act, act 490, forming ghanas epa in 1994. 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.
Environmental protection agency epa located in accra, ghana. For example, the clean air act limits emissions of pollutants, and the marine protection. 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. Summaries of major statutes administered by the environmental protection agency david m. 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. The environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and. Governing body 1 the governing body of the agency is a board consisting of a one person knowledgeable in environmental matters as.
The act 490 mandates the environmental protection agency epa in ghana to regulate the environment and ensure the implementation of. This guide provides information on federal environmental requirements for construction projects. 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. 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. 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. There shall be paid for the application such fee, as the agency shall determine. Strengthened dustlead hazard standards to protect children from lead exposure read the press release. Mr akwasi opongfosu, minister of environment, science, technology and innovation mesti, says the ministry has plans to enforce various environmental laws and regulations. Environmental laws and rules the indiana general assembly created idem under title of the indiana code. These include the petroleum commission, the minerals commission, the fisheries commission. 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. 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. Also, if epa is regarded as the lead agency assigned with a specific mandate environmental protection, regulation and monitoring, then similarly we wish to know the specific tasks of the. The law mandates the epa to ad infinitum improve and preserve the countries environment, while seeking solutions to global environmental issues.
Environmental laws protect the health and safety of humans and the environment. 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. 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. Sep 06, 2019 the environmental protection agency epa was established in december 1970 by the executive order of president richard nixon. This report explores rainfallrunoff models, their generation methods, and the categories under which they fall. 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. In 1970, in response to the welter of confusing, often ineffective environmental protection laws enacted by states and communities, president richard nixon created the. If you are looking for laws andor regulations relating to other natural resources dont hesitate to. T e 1994 act was assented to on 30th december, 1994. Government policy and initiatives on ewaste in ghana us epa 19january2017snapshot. 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.
Environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490 4. The ghana environmental protection agency, since its establishment in 1994 as an. Federal environmental requirements for construction. Government of ghana ministry of local government and rural. Bearden, coordinator specialist in environmental policy claudia copeland specialist in resources and environmental policy linda luther analyst in environmental policy james e. Science inventory united states environmental protection. The agencys mission is to implement federal and state regulations to. Act 490 broadened the objectives and responsibilities of the protective body. The goal of the hydrologic micro services hms project is to develop an ecosystem of interoperable water quantity and quality modeling components. Clean air act8 the clean air act, codified as 42 u.
Environmental protection agency,ghana home facebook. These laws are based on a framework of legislation relating to business activity, s, patents, trademarks, disputes and labour relations. Feb 01, 2008 nana andoh, director of mining, epa, speaks of the issues regarding mining done by golden star resources by dumasi. The environmental protection agency, is an agency of ministry of environment, science technology and innovation, established by epa act 490. However, many other sectoral agencies administer various sectorspecific environmental laws. Below you will find links to pdf files of the forest and wildlife related legal texts. The environmental protection agency epa was established in december 1970 by the executive order of president richard nixon. 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. Science inventory united states environmental protection agency.
T his act is consolidated with the pesticides control and management act, 1996 act 528. Environmental protection agency, washington, dc, epa600r17482, 2017. Environmental assessment regulations, 1999, li 1652 provided the necessary specific and complete legal backing for eia system in ghana. Environmental protection agency united states government. These served as the springboard for the countrys industrialization effort after the. 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. Ghana law database environmental lawyers clientearth.
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