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Environmental Protection Act 1986

The Environment Protection Act, 1986 (the "Environment Act") provides for the protection and improvement of environment. The Environment Protection Act establishes the framework for studying, planning and implementing long-term requirements of environmental safety and laying down a system of speedy and adequate response to situations threatening the environment.

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Environmental Protection Act 1986

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  1. Environment Protection Act in India

  2. Introduction to Environment (Protection) Act,1986 Environment Protection Act, 1986 Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal gas Tragedy or Bhopal Disaster, the [Government of India] enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986. It has 26 sections and 4 chapters. The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. They relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.

  3. Objectives of Environment Protection Act As mentioned earlier, the main objective of the Act was to provide the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. Other objectives of the implementation of the EPA are: • As mentioned earlier, the main objective of the Act was to provide the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. Other objectives of the implementation of the EPA are: • To implement the decisions made at the UN Conference on Human Environment held at Stockholm in June 1972.

  4. To enact a general law on the areas of environmental protection which were left uncovered by existing laws. The existing laws were more specific in nature and concentrated on a more specific type of pollution and specific categories of hazardous substances rather than on general problems that chiefly caused major environmental hazards. • To co-ordinate activities of the various regulatory agencies under the existing laws • To provide for the creation of an authority or authorities for environmental protection • To provide deterrent punishment to those who endanger the human environment, safety and health

  5. What are the key components of the Act? The proposed amendments to the EPA will: • Provide a clear set of principles that are common in environmental protection legislation across Canada that must be followed when making decisions that are intended to ensure the environment remains protected. • Include provisions to address waste management. • Include provisions for the management of contaminated sites. • Allow for the enforcement of guidelines and standards. • Acknowledge and recognize Aboriginal and Treaty rights. • Establish broad authority for environmental protection.

  6. Conclusion This Environment Conservation Act plays an important role in maintaining a balance between the needs and availability of the natural resources in India. Nowadays when the world is suffering from deadly threats like global warming, more Acts like this should be enforced. Even though there are many drawbacks of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, there are ample of advantages too.

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