23-4 Environmental Protection Act

Summary

This Act provides for the conservation and use of environmental media, the control over the sources of pollution and damage, the establishment of permissible emission levels and of environmental quality standards, the management of the environmental media and of environmental factors, environmental impact assessment (EIA), the issuance of integrated permits for pollution prevention, reduction and control, the designation and management of areas placed under a special regime of protection, etc.

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Issuer

Bulgaria

Year

2002

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Minister of Environment and Waters (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
Manufacturing
Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production