National Environmental Act 1980

No. 47 of 1980

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This Act establishes the Central Environmental Authority, which is responsible for providing the criteria to be taken into account for the protection of the environment, undertaking surveys and inspections, conducting and promoting research, establish testing standards, and edudcating the public.

Applicable countrySri Lanka
Topic
Subtopic
Water quality monitoring
Original publication1 Jan 1980
Entered into force1 Jan 1980
Latest update1 Jan 1980
Available languages
English National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980)