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CORPORATE PLAN
2016-2020
CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY
Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
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ADVISORY TEAM OF THE
CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY
Hon. Mithreepala Sirisena
Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
and HE the President of Sri Lanka
Mr. Udaya R. Seneviratne
Secretary, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Prof. Lal Mervin Dharmasiri
Chairman
Dr.K. Hasitha Aravinda Thisera
Member
Mr. Ajita De Costa
Member
Mr. K. H. Muthukudaarachchi
Director General /Secretary to the Board
Environmental Council
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Vision
A Clean and Green Environment
Mission Flagship of the nation in protecting and managing the
environment by coordination, public participation,
enforcement, appropriate technological interventions,
education and awareness
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CONTACT LIST OF CEA
Place General Telephone
Numbers Fax E-mail
Head Office 0112872278,
077 7877277-80,
0112873447-8
Hotline 0112888999
Western Provincial Office 0114856187 0112865293 [email protected]
Central Provincial Office 0812494884 0812494884 [email protected]
Sabaragamuwa Provincial
Office 0452226984 0452226984 [email protected]
Southern Provincial Office 0912233050 0912233050 [email protected]
North Central Provincial Office 0257877277 0252225999 [email protected]
Eastern Provincial Office 0262234488 0262234488 [email protected]
Uva Provincial Office 0557877277 0552225305 [email protected]
Northern Provincial Office 0212224050 0212224050 [email protected]
North Western Provincial
Coordinating Office 0377877280 0377877277 [email protected]
Hambantota District Office 0472241599 0472241599 [email protected]
Ampara District Office 0637877277 0632222192 [email protected]
Kegalle District Office 0357877277 0352230449 [email protected]
Batticaloa District Office 0652227522 0652227522 [email protected]
Kalutara District Office 0342221420 0342221420 [email protected]
Gampaha District Office 0337877277 0332232201 [email protected]
Matale District Office 0667877277 0667877277 [email protected]
Matara District Office 0412226477 0412234897 [email protected]
Monaragala District Office 0552273963 0552273963 [email protected]
Polonnaruwa District Office 0272227376 0272227376 [email protected]
Kilinochchi District Office 0212285548 0212285548 [email protected]
Vauniya District Office 0242220611 0242220611 [email protected]
Mannar District Office 0232251606 0232251606 [email protected]
Mullaithivu District Office 0212290224 0212290224 [email protected]
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Name Designation Qualifications
Prof. Lal Mervin Dharmasiri Chairman B.A.Geography (Special), M.A in Rural Development
(SKU), M.Sc. in Sustainable Agriculture (AUN), Ph.D.
Mr. K. H.
Muthukudaarachchi Director General B.Sc., M.Sc.
Eng. J. M. U. Indraratne DDG (HRD, Admin,
Fin.)
B.Sc.(Eng.) Hons, MBA, C. Eng.MIE (SL) Grad. IE
(Aus.)
Mr. U.K.D.G. Jayasinghe DDG (EM&A) B.Sc., M.Sc.
Mr. M.J.J. Fernando DDG (EE&A) B.Sc., M.Sc., PG Dip.(RS & GIS), Chartered Envt.Prof.
Dr. R. M. S. K. Rathnayake Actg. DDG (EPC) B.Sc.(Sp), Ph.D., Chartered Chemist, Dip. Chemistry
Mr. M.K.S. Nanayakkara Director (Finance) B.Com. (Hons.), Licentiate –SLICA, FPAF
Ms. Kanthi De Silva Director (EIA) B.Sc., M.Sc., Chartered Envt. Prof.
Mr. M.S.A.E Thismalpola Director (HRD) Attorney –at – Law, PGD in HR
Mr. M.A.A.N Hemakumara Director (R&D Unit) B.Sc., M.Sc.
Mr. Neil Perera Director (EE&A) B.A. Econ.(Special), M.A. (Economics), Dip.(General
Management)
Ms. Manuja Wimalasena Director (Legal) Attorney- at –Law, LLB (Sri Lanka), Notary Public,
Commissioner for Oaths and Company Secretary
Mr. T.M.A.S.K. Rodrigo Director (NRM) B.Sc., M.Sc. (forestry), Chartered Envt. Prof.
Ms. Wasantha Wijesinghe Director (Lab Services) B.Sc. (Chemistry) Hons, M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry),
M.I Chem., Chtd. Chemist
Mr. G.A. Weerasundara Director (WM) B.Sc., M. Phil
Ms. Kumari Kulatilake Director (P&M) B.A. (Gen.)
Ms. Devika Vithanage Director /EPC (Cover
up) B.Sc., M.Sc. (Envtl. Management) PGDip. (Envtl.Sci.)
Mr. L.S. De Silva Programmer/Analyst
B.Sc. (Gen.), PGDip. Computer Technology, M.Sc.
(Computer Science), Chartered IT Professional Member
of British Computer Society (MBCS CITP)
Ms. A.C.P. Dabare Senior Librarian B.A., M.Sc., ALA., Chartered librarian
Ms. G.U. Vithanaarachchi Internal Auditor B.Sc.(Admin), SLICA, MAAT, HDM
Mr. K. M. Jayantha Director /Admn (Cover
Up) Dip. (Personnel Management), Dip. (Motor Mechanic)
Mr. K.G.T.N. Kiriella Director (CP) B.Sc., M.Sc.
Mr. K.A.P. Welikannage Director (SaP) B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., PGDip. (Envtl. Science), Dip.(HRM
& Marketing)
Mr. M. Sivakumar Director (EP) B.Sc. (Hons) (Agri. Sci.), M.Sc. (NRM), Prof. Dip.
(Corp. Envt. Mgt.), Charted Envt. Prof.
Mr. N. S. Gamage Director (WP) B.Sc, M. Phil.
Mr. H.S. Premachandra Director (Gampaha) B. Sc (sp) Hons, M.Sc., M.I. Biol, MIEPSL, MPMI (US),
Chartered Envt.Prof.
Mr. Susantha Wedage Dy. Director (UP) B.Sc., M.Sc.
Ms. Samantha Malepathirana Dy. Director (SuP) B.Sc., M.Sc., PGD
Ms. Vijitha Sathyakumar Actg. Dy. Director
(NP)
B.Sc., M.Sc. (NRM), PGDip. (Envtl.Sci.)
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Name Designation Qualifications
Mr. G. M.K. Perera Dy. Director (NCP) B.Sc., M.Sc., PG Dip. (Envtl. Sci.)
Mr. D.M.K. Dissanayaka Actg. Dy. Director
(NWP) B.Sc., M.Sc., Dip. (Envt. Media)
Mr. Sunil Udukala Dy. Director (Media) B.A., M.A.
Mr. Chathura Malwana Manager/Green Park
(Dompe) B.Sc., M.Sc.
Mr.H.L.Kamal Priyantha AD/Complaint Unit
(Cover Up) B.Sc., M.Sc.
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FOREWORD
Corporate planning sets out long term goals and focuses resources and efforts on a specific
target. Employees become focused on fulfilling that goal in an efficient and effective way. In
fact, having a long term goal can serve to unite employees in the organization, because
everyone is working towards a common purpose. The process begins with reviewing the
current operations of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and identifying what needs
to be improved operationally in the upcoming years. From there, planning involves
envisioning the results the organization wants to achieve, and determining the steps necessary
to arrive at the intended destination as a prime organization in Sri Lanka entrusted to
safeguard the environment. Because this Corporate Plan is a detailed account of how the
CEA will operate, it becomes the key document for the government to allocate resources and
for the donors to solicit funding. I am pleased to present the 2016 – 2020 update of the CEA
Corporate Plan which is a forward looking document reflecting the success of our journey so
far. Given its vision and mission the Corporate Plan of the CEA defines the course of action
or directions for the future.
Update and the revised version of the CEA‟s Corporate Plan is an outcome of the collective
efforts of dedicated staff members. Two consultative workshops and several brainstorming
sessions ensured that the plan remained relevant and applies a futuristic visionary approach.
This strategic plan contains extensive input from the staff of the CEA. I appreciate the
endeavors of senior management team of the Planning and Monitoring Unit and all our staff
for their commitment and effort while compiling this strategic plan.
This Corporate Plan is consistent with the “Punarudaya” Presidential task force on
environmental protection national programme. The prime objective of this programme is to
establish sustainable environment within Sri Lanka.
We protect and improve the environment and make it a better place for people and wild life.
We operate at the place where environmental change has its greatest impact on people‟s lives.
We reduce the risks to people and properties from environment hazards; make sure there is
enough water for people and wildlife; protect and improve air, soil and water quality and
apply the environmental standards within which industry can operate. Acting to reduce
effects for human lives due to environment concerns and educating people about protecting
the environment and adapt to its consequences are at the heart of all that we do. The CEA
cannot do this alone. We work closely with a wide range of partners including government,
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business, local authorities, other non - governmental organizations, civil society and the
communities we serve. To achieve strategic priorities laid down in this Corporate Plan, CEA
will be utilized its human and financial resources available in its maximum capacity. This
updated version of the Corporate Plan envisioned the changes along with the government
initiatives related to the environment issues in Sri Lanka expected to happen over five year
period. In the implementation of this corporate plan to achieve intended deliverables and
outcomes I expect cooperation of the Board of Directors, senior management and other all
categories of employees.
By continuing to increase our efficiency, by introducing innovative ways of working, by
working in partnership with others, by continuing to develop a better regulation approach, by
delivering outcomes in a „yes, if‟ way, and by doing more for people and the environment
with every rupee of funding, we will make sure that we continue to maximize the delivery of
results.
I believe that this corporate plan will be able to transform CEA in order to make people‟s
lives better by creating clean Sri Lanka.
Professor Lal Mervin Dharmasiri
Chairman
Central Environmental Authority
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) established under the National Environmental
Act No. 47 of 1980 and provided the protection, management and enhancement of the quality
of the environment, for the prevention, abatement and control of pollution and for matters
connected therewith. This principal Act was subsequently amended in 1988 and in 2000.
Consistent with environmental concerns of government of Sri Lanka, CEA compiled its
Corporate Plan encompassing five year time span to be executed in line with the
“Punarudaya” national environment programme. In the process of preparing Corporate Plan
CEA conducted SWOT analysis and identified problems/ issues to be addressed within next
five years to achieve provisions laid down in the national environmental act. To solve
existing challenges it has proposed goals, objectives, strategies and then activities to be
implemented during the period from 2016 to 2020. In addition to that progress of the
activities during the period from 2013 to 2015 has also been embedded in to the Corporate
Plan.
CEA continued to implement its major regulatory function of EIAs for development projects.
The implementation plan for the period 2016 to 2020 will undertake a review and revision of
EIA regulations to amend the project approving agencies for effective implementation of EIA
procedures. Further, it is envisaged to maintain and update database on IEE/EIA projects.
Capacity and competency development of CEA staff and stakeholders are another priority
area. In this connection it is planned to streamline and improve existing EIA laws, regulations
and procedures. It is proposed to establish separate SEA unit.
Identification, management and conservation of unique ecosystems, existing mechanisms to
monitor Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) will be improved, and guidelines and
information material on EPAs are being prepared. Preparing management plans for declared
environmental protection areas and strengthening existing mechanism to monitor EPA‟s are
another priority sectors within the planning period. The protection and improvement of the
environment will be enhanced by conducting, promoting, facilitating and coordinating
research studies and ensuring sustainable management of natural resources through
application of Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing technologies.
Conservation and management of river basins and catchments and the conservation of
wetlands will be executed by implementing Kelani river basin conservation management plan
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and conserving and managing Welioya catchment. It is proposed to establish wetland
management unit to conserve wetlands in the country.
In order to apply geo-informatics technique for environmental planning, management and
assessment, CEA will develop and update geospatial environmental resources information
system. Another progressive step is to develop research activities covering all areas of
environmental protection and control. In this regard CEA will establish a separate research
advisory committee and research and development unit under the Director General of CEA.
The main legal tool implemented by the CEA to control industrial discharges and emissions
is the Environmental Protection Licensing (EPL) scheme. In order to strengthen the legal
framework for implementation, a load based licensing scheme will be introduced. Also
regular industrial effluent quality monitoring of high polluting industries and a regular water
quality monitoring programme for major water bodies scattered throughout the country
monitored through regional laboratories.
For creating and improving awareness about environment, CEA is planned to be executed
numerous educational programmes including primary level school programmes, registration
of eco clubs, awarding of badges, production of eco club material, developing audio-visual
material and posters and leaflets, conduct of exhibitions, preparing exhibition models, display
boards and banners, celebrating national environmental events, green awards and conduct
training and capacity building programmes at Nature Field Centres are some of the activities
will be undertaken and promoted by the CEA.
Another concerned sector is to develop effective information dissemination system through
developing a database, e-library and establishing environmental information centres.
The responsibility of solid waste management is presently vested with the Local Government
Authorities (LAs). However, CEA will assist effective management and minimization of
solid waste through application of modern technologies on waste management such as the
construction of plastic/polythene waste collection, storage and recycling facilities. Improper
dumping of waste can cause severe health problems. In order to solve the solid waste problem
within the next five years, different activities will be implemented. This includes developing
national waste management plan; conducting training sessions on solid waste handling,
establish compost plants, bio gas plants and incinerators and establishment of waste
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collection centres in all local authorities including recycling processes. Further, it is
envisaged to implement regulations and guidelines on hazardous waste management.
In order to achieve objectives laid down in the five year strategic planning horizon, CEA
envisioned to empower its human capital, develop efficient management system, setting up
information and communication plan. Encompassing all activities proposed it is planned to
deliver outcomes with the limited resources available and consequently strive to reach result
oriented organization to deliver expected services to stakeholders in environment protection.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADVISORY TEAM OF THE CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY…... i
VISION & MISSION…………………………………………………………………… ii
CONTACT LIST OF CEA ..............................................................................................iii
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM ................................................................................. iv
FOREWORD..................................................................................................................... vi
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………………………viii
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Background ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Powers, functions, and duties of the Authority ........................................................... 2
1.3 Important Functions and Activities of the Central Environmental Authority ............ 4
1.4 Environmental Council ............................................................................................... 5
1.4.1 Members of the Environmental Council ............................................................. 5
CHAPTER 2
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY
AND THE FUNCTIONS OF DIVISIONS, UNITS AND PROVINCIAL OFFICES . 8
2.1 Main Divisions, Units and their functions .................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Environmental Pollution Control (EPC) Division............................................... 8
2.1.2 Environment Management and Assessment (EM&A) Division ....................... 12
2.1.3 Environmental Education and Awareness (EE&A) Division ........................... 14
2.1.4 Information Dissemination through Information Centres ................................. 20
2.1.5 HRD, Administration and Finance (HRD.Admin.Fin) Division....................... 20
2.1.6 Legal Unit .......................................................................................................... 21
2.1.7 Planning and Monitoring Unit ........................................................................... 21
2.1.8 Information Technology (IT) Unit .................................................................... 22
2.1.9 Complaint Unit .................................................................................................. 22
2.1.10 Internal Audit Unit .......................................................................................... 23
2.1.11 Provincial Offices (POs) ................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 3
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ........................................ 25
3.1 Work Force of the CEA ............................................................................................ 25
3.2 Training and Development ....................................................................................... 29
3.3 Organization Structure .............................................................................................. 30
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE OF THE CEA 2013-2015 (NOVEMBER) ..................................... 32
4.1 Environmental Management and Assessment (EM&A) Division ............................ 32
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4.1.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Unit ........................................................... 32
4.1.2 Natural Resource management Unit .................................................................. 34
4.1.3 Research and Development Unit ....................................................................... 38
4.2 Environmental pollution Control (EPC) Division .................................................... 41
4.2.1 Environmental Pollution Control Unit .............................................................. 41
4.2.2 Waste Management Unit ................................................................................... 46
4.2.3. Laboratory Services Unit .................................................................................. 49
4.3. Environmental Education & Awareness Division (EE&A)..................................... 53
4.4 Legal Unit ................................................................................................................. 56
4.5 Regionalization program of the CEA ....................................................................... 57
4.5.1 EPL Procedure ................................................................................................... 57
4.5.2 Issuing Environmental Recommendation for new industries ............................ 58
4.5.3 Issuing Environmental Recommendation for new industries ............................ 58
4.5.4 Handling of public complaints .......................................................................... 59
4.5.5 IEE Approvals ................................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 5
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE PLANS AND ASSETS ............................................. 61
5.1 Actual expenditure .................................................................................................... 61
5.2 Future Forecast.......................................................................................................... 63
5.3 Categories of physical assets .................................................................................... 65
CHAPTER 6
ANALYSIS OF STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS
............................................................................................................................................ 67
6.1 Strengths ................................................................................................................... 67
6.2 Weaknesses ............................................................................................................... 68
6.3 Opportunities in the external environment ............................................................... 71
6.4 Threats in the external environment ......................................................................... 73
CHAPTER 7
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES OF THE CEA .................................... 75
7.1 Goals, Objectives & Strategies – 2016-2020 ............................................................ 75
7.2 Implementation Plan 2016-2020 ............................................................................... 79
ANNEXURE A: CORPORATE PLAN TEAM…………………………………….. 104
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 Major Categories of Work Force – as at 28.09.2015 ............................................... 26
Table 3.2: Approved Cadre and Vacancies – as at 28.09.2015 ............................................... 26
Table 3.3: Additional Manpower Requirement Plan, Head Office and Regional Offices 2016-
2020.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Table 3.4: Additional Cadre Requirement of CEA Head Office – Forecast 2016-2020 ......... 27
Table 3.5: Projected Cadre Position, 2020 by Major Categories ............................................. 28
Table 3.6: Projected Cadre Increase 2016-2020 under job categories ..................................... 28
Table 3.7: Retirement schedule................................................................................................ 28
Table 4.1: Processed and approved projects 2013-2015 (Nov) ............................................... 32
Table 4.2: Monitoring of approved projects from 2013-2015 (Nov) ....................................... 32
Table 4.3: High and medium polluting industries in Sri Lanka – 2013 to 2015 ...................... 38
Table 4.4: Number of “A” Category new EPLs entered during 2013-2015 in to the EPC data
base .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Table 4.5: Granting Concurrences to the BOI ......................................................................... 42
Table 4.6: Complaints Investigations and Monitoring (2012 to 2015) .................................... 42
Table 4.7: No. of H&M committee meetings and decisions undertaken ................................. 44
Table 4.8: Number of awards granted under each category for respective years .................... 46
Table 4.9: Issuing of Hazardous waste management licenses 2013-2015 ............................... 47
Table 4.10: Number of clearances issued ................................................................................ 47
Table 4.11: Approvals given for transits and exportations ...................................................... 48
Table 4.12: No of samples collected during the reporting period on industrial effluent ......... 52
Table 4.13: No of samples collected from the surface water bodies ....................................... 53
Table 4.14: Number of Environmental Badge Holders ........................................................... 54
Table 4.15: Physical progress of litigation .............................................................................. 56
Table 4.16: Number of EPLs issued and renewed ................................................................... 58
Table 4.17: Recommendations for siting of new industries .................................................... 59
Table 4.18: Details of the complaints handled by POs 2013-2015 .......................................... 60
Table 4.19:List of projects approved during the period of 2013-2015 under IEE regulations 60
Table 5.1: Actual expenditure of the CEA 2013-2015 (Rs."000") .......................................... 61
Table 5.2: Expenditure statements-CEA 2013-2015 up to November (Rs."000") ................. 61
Table 5.3: Projects expenditure of the CEA 2013-2015 up to Nov (Rs."000") ....................... 62
Table 5.4: Actual cash inflows to the CEA 2013-2015 up to Nov (Rs."000") ........................ 63
Table 5.5: Expenditure Forecast of the CEA, 2016-2020 (Rs."000") ..................................... 63
Table 5.6: Estimates for the special projects of the CEA, 2014-2018 (Rs."000") ................... 64
Table 5.7: Budget Estimates of the CEA-2016-2020 (Rs."000") ........................................... 65
Table 5.8: Estimated cash inflows of the CEA for 2016-2020 (Rs."000") .............................. 65
Table 5.9: Assets of the CEA as at November 2015................................................................ 66
Table 5.10: Written-down value of assets of the CEA as at 31.12.2014 (Rs."000") ............... 66
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3.1: CEA Organizational Structure............................................................................... 31
Figure 4.1: Spatial Distribution of Industries in Sri Lanka ...................................................... 39
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AIT - Asian Institute of Technology
AQ&LS - Air Quality and laboratory Service
BC - Basel Convention
BOI - Board of Investment
CAPP-SL - Chemical Accident Prevention and Preparedness Program for Sri Lanka
CBO - Community Based Organizations
CEA - Central Environmental Authority
DEO - Divisional Environment Officer
EE&A - Environmental Education and Awareness
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessments
EM&A - Environmental Management and Assessment
ICES - International Centre for Environmental Studies
EPA - Environmental Protection Areas
EPC - Environmental Pollution Control
EPL - Environment Protection License
EPP - Environment Pioneer Programme
EPZ - Export Processing Zone
ER - Environmental Recommendation
ESA - Environmental Sensitive Area
GIS - Geographical Information System
HRD - Human Resource Development
HWM - Hazardous Waste Management
HWML -Hazardous Waste Management License
IDB - Industrial Development Board
IEE - Initial Environmental Examination
IT - Information Technology
ITI - Industrial Technology Institute
IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
LA - Local Authority
MC - Municipal Council
MSWM - Municipal Solid Waste Management
NCPC - National Cleaner Production Centre
NEA - National Environment Act
NERD - National Engineering Research & Development Centre
NGO - Non Governmental Organization
NRM - Natural Resource Management
NSR - New site Recommendations
NWP - National Wetland Policy
NWSC - National Wetland Steering Committee
PAA - Project Approving Agency
PM - Particle Matter
P&M - Planning and Monitoring
POs - Provincial Offices
R&D - Research and Development
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SEA - Strategic Environmental Assessments
SEO - Senior Environmental Officer
SWM - Solid Waste Management
TEC - Technical Expert Committee
ToR - Terms of Reference
TSP - Total Suspended Particulates
UDA - Urban Development Authority
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
VET - Vehicle Emission Test
WDF - Wastewater Discharge Fee
WHO - World Health Organization
WM - Waste Management
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The government has a commitment to promote and manage the principles of ecologically
sustainable development for succeeding generations into the future. Sustainable development
rests upon a simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social
well being, a development nexus, upon which the government has focused its development
efforts via its policy documents of the government.
One such national programme is “Punarudaya”. This national environment protection
programme is aimed at minimizing environment problems in Sri Lanka. The main objective
of this programme is to evolve and establish sustainable environment within Sri Lanka.
Forest conversation and development, environment pollution control, prevention of soil
erosion, coexistence of animals and human lives, conservation of bio diversity resources and
empowerment of people and system redesign are the main ingredients of this particular
programme.
Instituted in 1981 under the National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980, the Central
Environmental Authority (CEA) made provision for the protection, management and
enhancement of the environment; for the regulation maintenance and control of the quality of
the environment, and for the prevention, abatement and control of pollution. This Act was
subsequently amended in 1988 and in 2000 to make the CEA a regulatory agency “to address
and clean up” environmental problems. The CEA functions under the purview of the Ministry
of Mahaweli Development and Environment.
The Authority with its Head Office in the administrative capital carries out its activities on an
island wide basis through a network of provincial and district offices. Head Office building is
situated at 104, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla. The main building comprising
three floors has an area of 65,878.9 square meters. The provincial and district offices have
been stationed at rented out buildings except Central, Western, Southern and Eastern
provincial offices.
In preparing the Corporate Plan we had brainstorming sessions and reviewed the strategy in
line with “Punarudaya”-national programme, which is the environment concerned policy
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framework of the Government of Sri Lanka, and Act, No 47 of 1980 which identifies the
responsibilities of the CEA.
This Corporate Plan for the period of 2016-2020 contains the strategies of senior
management to achieve goals and objectives laid down in each division of the CEA. With
current resources available at the CEA and sharpening the institutional strengths we will
venture into new actions each year to achieve our goals to deliver targets.
The CEA is continuously seeking ways to improve service delivery while maintaining an
open and transparent process. This is reflected in the vision statement which is “a clean and
green environment”. The strategic directions outlined in the action plan will enable the
agency to build upon success achieved in prior years while working towards future goals.
Output based measures and indicators will allow both the public and government to measure
its success in meeting its commitments.
1.2 Powers, functions, and duties of the Authority
The powers, functions and duties of the CEA as stipulated under the National Environmental
Act (NEA) No. 47 of 1980 are:
a) To administer the provisions of the National Environmental Act 1980 and the
regulations made there under.
b) To undertake surveys and investigations as the causes, nature, extent of pollution
and to assist and co-operate with other persons and bodies carrying out similar
surveys or investigations.
c) To conduct, promote and coordinate research in relation to any aspects of
environmental degradation, or the prevention thereof, and to develop criteria for
the protection and improvement of the environment.
d) To specify standards, norms and criteria for the protection of beneficial uses of the
environment.
e) To publish reports and information with respect to any aspect of environmental
protection and management.
f) To provide information and education to the public regarding the protection and
improvement of the environment.
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g) To be responsible for the co-ordination of all regulatory activities relating to the
discharge of wastes and pollutants into the environment and the protection and the
improvement of the quality the environment.
h) To regulate, maintain and control the volume, types, constituents and effects of
waste, discharge, emissions, deposits or other sources and sub sources of pollution
which are of danger or potential danger to the quality of environment of any
segment of the environment.
i) To require any local authority to comply with and give effect to any
recommendations relating to environmental protection within the limits of the
jurisdiction of such local authority and in particular any recommendations relating
to all or any of the following aspects of environmental pollution.
j) To undertake investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with this Act
and to investigate complaints relating to non-compliance with any of its
provisions.
k) To specify methods to be adopted in taking samples and making tests for the
purposes of this Act.
l) To establish and maintain liaison with other countries and international
organizations with respect to environmental protection and management.
m) To report to the Minister upon matters concerns the protection and management of
the environment and upon any amendments it thinks desirable in existing
legislation concerning any portion of the environment and upon any matters
referred to it by the Minister.
n) To promote, encourage, coordinate and carry out long range planning in
environmental protection and management.
The Authority has been further empowered by the amendments of the National
Environmental Act of 1980, in 1988 and in 2000 to include the following:
a) To require activities resulting in the discharge of pollutants to the environment to
do so under the authority of a license issued by the CEA, in a in accordance with
standards and criteria stipulated by the Authority.
b) To require certain prescribed development projects which may result in significant
adverse impacts on the environment to undertake Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) prior to their implementation.
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c) To Gazette the activities which will discharge, deposit or emit waste into the
environment as “Prescribed Activities” and to ensure that no person shall carry on
any prescribed activity except under a license issued by the Authority and in
accordance with standards and other criteria as may be prescribed under this Act.
1.3 Important Functions and Activities of the Central Environmental Authority
i. Implement the EIA procedures in accordance with the NEA.
ii. Introduce Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) on spatial plans.
iii. Monitor approved projects.
iv. Declared EPAs and prepare and review management plans.
v. Implement Hazardous Waste Management License (HWML) Procedure.
vi. Management of Wetlands.
vii. Implement Environmental Protection License (EPL) Procedure.
viii. Regulate, maintain and control the types, constituents and effects of waste
discharge, emissions, deposits or other sources of pollution including noise.
ix. Monitor and maintain the quality of the environment by specifying/ developing
standards, norms and criteria.
x. Monitor ambient air and water quality to determine and control pollution trends
xi. Specify methods to be adopted in taking samples and testing for the purpose of the
NEA.
xii. Take legal action against violators of the NEA.
xiii. Extend awareness of the local, national and global environmental issues.
xiv. Use mass media to promote environmental awareness.
xv. Provide information and documentation services on environmental and natural
resources.
xvi. Establish links with National, Regional and International environmental
information systems for acquisition and dissemination of information
xvii. Promote, encourage, coordinate and undertake long range planning in
environmental protection and management.
xviii. Implement environmental management and protection projects.
xix. Technical support for implementing solid waste management projects and
programmes.
xx. Prepare Geographic Information System (GIS) based information.
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xxi. Prepare amendments to existing legislation (NEA) and drafting new legislation
and regulations.
1.4 Environmental Council
The Environmental Council has been established under the section 7 of the National
Environmental Act No.47 of 1980. According to the aforementioned act, major functions of
the Environmental Council are as follows:
(a) Generally advising the CEA on matters pertaining to its responsibilities,
powers, duties and functions.
(b) Advising the CEA on any matter referred to the Council by the Authority.
1.4.1 Members of the Environmental Council
a) Representatives of Ministry/Institution
Ministry of Local Government
Ministry of Finance & Planning
Ministry of Lands and Land Development
Ministry of Industrial Development
Ministry of Highways, Ports and Naval
Ministry of Technology and Research
Ministry of State Resources and Enterprise Development
Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade
Ministry of Defense & Urban Development
Ministry of Railway & Transport
Ministry of Power & Energy
Ministry of Health & Nutrition
Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development
Ministry of Agriculture Development
Ministry of Economic Development
Ministry of Education
Central Environmental Authority
b) Director General, CEA
c) Two persons with expertise and experience in environmental protection and
Management
d) Seven members representing Non Governmental Organization (NGO)s in the field
of environment
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The Environmental Council in its assigned role considered the following issues during the
years 2013 to 2015. These issues are illustrative of the areas of continuing and major
environmental concerns that the country was faced with;
Imposing a Cess to control “ Sili” Bags in the country
Proposed amendments to the NEA
Treatment of waste water from automobile service stations with participation of
University of Moratuwa
Newly invented biological treatment method by Industrial Technology Institute
(ITI) for automobile service stations
North Western Provincial Environmental Statute
Problems arisen in boundary demarcation of Bolgoda Environmental Protection
Area (EPA)
Problems in implementing section 61st of Mines & Minerals Act with regard to
sand mining activities
Producer Responsibility concept for plastic waste management
Solid Waste Management
Mangrove eco systems
Environmental Issues in North and East
Intervention in recommending suitable tree species for City beautification (Action
was taken).
Taking legal action against Sam Resort Hotel in North Western Province. (Action
was taken)
Defining the role of responsibilities of Department of Environment Management –
Northern Provincial Council
EPL application of Creative Plymat Pvt Ltd, Bujjampola
Proposed to declare Warathenna Hakkinda area with the Mahaweli River as an
Environmental Protection Area
Impact of Bridge across Nayaroo Lagoon
Threats of Mangroves
Invasive Plants in the Southern Highway
Draft Policy on the Protection of Watersheds
Misuse of Agrochemicals
Shortcomings in IEE/EIA Reports
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Quality of Consultants registered with CEA
Guidelines of Land Blocking and Filling
Presentation on Kolonnawa Compost Yard (There were suggestions by the
Members of the Council to find the possibilities of restarting this project and
initiating a tri party agreement
Problems from Metal Crushers
Presentation of Forest Fires through a Coordinating Mechanism
Black Carp Importation to the Country
Protection of Water Falls
Protection of Sea Bed Barichchakatu / Chiratharu in Mannar
Yalkumbura Issue
Development activities in Water Fronts
Encroachment of Korakulum Wetlands
Presentation of Kapurella, Maha Oya
Presentation on importance of Oysters as a food source
Northern Express way
Uma Oya Project
Waste management in Kuruwita Pradeshiya Saba area
Declaration of Moragahakanda as an EPA
Management of Wetlands
Filling of Batticaloa Lagoon
Waterfall at Morapitiya , Athwelthota
Declaration of Naula-Bobella as an EPA
Waste management in Gampola Town
Importation of Cat fish
Environmental Pollution by Naturab industry
Environmental Pollution by Buwalka Industry
Issues on North Western Provincial Statute.
Declare as a Wildlife area along Nilaweli Pulmudei Road
Port city Development project
Banning of Asbestos
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CHAPTER 2
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CENTRAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY AND THE FUNCTIONS OF
DIVISIONS, UNITS AND PROVINCIAL OFFICES
2.1 Main Divisions, Units and their functions
2.1.1 Environmental Pollution Control (EPC) Division
The Environmental Pollution Control (EPC) Division is responsible for the implementation
of activities with regard to prevention, abatement and control of environmental pollution.
There are three units that function under the EPC Division:
a) Environmental Pollution Control Unit
b) Waste Management Unit
c) Air quality and Laboratory Services Unit
The goal of the EPC Unit is to maintain and improve industrial pollution control instruments
and tools, introduce new tools for pollution control and increase the income of the CEA by
the proper implementation of existing tools. The main instrument through which the Pollution
Control Unit performs this function is the Environmental Protection License (EPL). EPL is a
regulatory/legal tool under the provisions of NEA. An EPL has to be obtained from the CEA
under the provisions of the NEA as amended by the Amendment Acts No 56 of 1988 and
No.53 of 2000 to carry out activities listed in the Gazette Notification (Extraordinary)
No.1533/16 dated 25.01.2008. The prescribed activities that require EPLs are listed under
parts “A”, “B” and “C” of the Gazette. Part “A” comprises 80 high polluting activities and
part “B” comprises 33 medium polluting industries .The EPLs for “A” and “B” industries are
issued by the Provincial Offices of the CEA. Part “C” consists of 45 comparatively low
pollution activities. The responsibility of issuing EPLs for these activities are delegated to
Local Government Authorities, namely Municipal Councils, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya
Sabhas.
In the case of existing industries, the EPL stipulates the mitigatory or preventive measures to
be taken to conform to the standards stipulated by the CEA in discharging pollutants to air,
water or soil. But there are instances where some industrialists may find it difficult to comply
with the standards as they have commenced these industries in a haphazard manner without
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incorporating the mitigatory measures at the beginning. This has been revealed in the number
of complaints received by the CEA daily.
In order to overcome this problem and to control possible pollution at the initial stage, the
Environmental Recommendation (ER) is issued for proposed industries by the EPC Division.
Though the issue of ER is not a legal requirement at present, the obtaining of an ER is
beneficial to both the CEA as well as to the industrialists. The CEA benefits by controlling
possible pollution at the initial stage while the industrialists benefit by adhering to the
conditions stipulated in the ER, and incorporating the mitigatory measures at the beginning
itself. A set of guidelines has been prepared to facilitate the selection of suitable sites to
establish industries.
The EPC Division is planning to introduce a Wastewater Discharge Fee (WDF) which is a
new tool to control water pollution by industries and through which the quantity of pollutants
and the excessive use of resources could be controlled. Sri Lanka has been continuously
confronted with the problem of environmental degradation, particularly the deterioration of
the water quality in many of the country‟s rivers, inland waters and coastal areas. The WDF
scheme is expected to specifically combat this problem of water pollution.
The EPC Division carries out a facilitator role in pollution control by updating the list of
specialists/consultants who could be contacted by industrialists to obtain technological advice
and guidance to control pollution as well as by making available a list of laboratories, which
industrialists/public could use to analyze discharges/emissions in order to conform to the
CEA standards.
Another facilitator role is carried out through the E-Friends II scheme which aims at
providing technical assistance and low cost loans to assist industrial enterprises to find
solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution caused due to the manufacturing
processes, energy consumption, waste minimization, resource recovery and savings.
Accordingly, the E-Friends II assists industries to comply with the regulations and standards
of the CEA under the NEA and to make their processes energy efficient.
The role of waste management of the EPC Division is carried out through the implementation
of requisite projects/programmes related to Hazardous Waste (HW) and Municipal Solid
Waste Management (MSWM).
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Regulations on HW are enforced and the obligations of Multinational Environmental
Agreements related to the Hazardous Waste Management (HWM) are implemented in order
to manage HW. In addition, guidelines for the management of the HW and for the provision
of technical inputs related to waste management for the institutions have been prepared while
the provision of assistance for crisis management has been highlighted. New areas to be
developed to fulfill HWM requirements are on chemical management and industrial crisis
management for which a new cadre is being proposed.
Granting of Environmental Clearances for the non EIA, MSWM projects and providing
recommendations to Local Authorities (LAs) in implementing Solid Waste Management
(SWM) Projects within their areas are the main functions of MSWM. In addition, pilot
projects for demonstration purposes and for extending awareness are undertaken. Technical
guidance in order to assist the concerned parties, specially the LAs, in the implementation of
related Regulations, particularly the regulations on the ban on manufacture, sale or use of
polythene or polythene products having a thickness less than 20 microns, are also provided as
supporting services. In addition implementation and monitoring of a special programme on
MSWM under the title of “Pilisaru” is also carried out in order to meet the goals of the EPC
Division.
Environmental quality monitoring is carried out through providing scientific measurements
on air, water, soil, noise and vibration by the Air Quality Monitoring Laboratory.
2.1.1.1 Environmental Pollution Control Unit
Main functions of the Unit
Implement EPL Scheme.
Implement ER Procedure
Grant concurrence for Board of Investment (BOI) approved projects (for both
proposed projects and EPLs)
Technical facilitating for the control of environmental pollution
Introduce new strategies/tools to control pollution.
Resolve public complaints related to BOI approved industries
Facilitate industrialists to control environmental pollution
Delegate powers to LAs and technically support them to resolve addressing
Environmental issues related to delegated powers.
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2.1.1.2 Waste Management (WM) Unit
The Waste Management (WM) Unit of the EPC Division of the CEA has been assigned the
task of implementing the requisite projects/programmes related to both hazardous waste and
municipal solid waste management.
Main functions of the Unit
Introduce and implement HWM rules and regulations
Technical support for implementing solid waste management projects and
programmes
Plan and implement pilot projects on Waste Management (WM) systems
Regular monitoring of compliance
Develop SWM systems
Develop MSWM technical guidelines
Implement multinational environmental Agreements and its Obligations (Basel
Convention and Rotterdam Convention)
Crisis management
Industrial Chemical Management
Grant site clearances and site recommendations for WM projects/activities
Technical support for legal action
Pilot projects on SWM
Investigate public complaints
Assist education and awareness programmes on WM
Supervise the WM related projects
Provide technical inputs on waste management and related activities for other
institutions
2.1.1.3 Air Quality and Laboratory Services (AQ&LS) Unit
The objectives of the Air Quality and Laboratory Services (AQ&LS) Unit are to enhance the
quality of the environment by providing scientific measurements of air, water, soil, noise and
vibration for the efficient and effective enforcement of environmental regulations.
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Main Functions of the Unit
Provide analytical services to other divisions/POs of the CEA
Monitor the compliance of Environmental Standards
Monitor ambient water and air in selected areas
Carry out research and surveys in the environment sector related to air, noise,
vibration and water quality
Formulate regulations on air quality, water quality and noise
2.1.2 Environment Management and Assessment (EM&A) Division
The major goal of the Environment Management and Assessment (EM&A) Division is to
manage the environment through regulatory and non-regulatory measures. A major
regulatory and planning tool utilized by the CEA is EIA procedure for projects which may
have a significant impact on the environment. The CEA has published a gazette notification
in July 1993 whereby listed “prescribed” projects are required to carry out an Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) prior to the
implementation of a project. The IEE or EIA will identify the major environmental impacts
associated with the project and also recommend mitigatory measures to minimize such
impacts. The IEE or EIA report is assessed by a suitably qualified technical evaluation
committee whose recommendations will be taken into account by the CEA when granting
environmental approval for the projects.
All major infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka such as highways, airports, harbors, power
generation projects, large hotels, large scale stand alone industries, and industrial estates, now
routinely carry out an environmental impact assessments prior to commencement of
implementation. The EIA process has ensured the adverse impacts caused by such projects
are minimized to acceptable levels by the adoption of the required mitigation measures.
The EIA procedure has been implemented by the EIA Unit of the EM&A Division since
1993. Project level EIA‟s while being an effective tool to identify the possible environmental
impacts of an individual project and to plan for required mitigatory measures, are not
sufficient to determine the cumulative and synergistic effects of several smaller scale projects
on the environment. SEA is an effective tool which is globally used to identify the cumulative
effects of a series of projects on the environment. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
also provides a means for systematically incorporating environmental, as well as social and
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economic considerations into policies, plans and programmes. Accordingly, SEA strengthens
the decision making process of a policy, a plan or a program. It facilitates the implementation
of more environmentally sustainable projects by identifying the most practical alternatives for
achieving positive outcomes and minimizing potentially adverse effects of policies, plans and
programmes. Considering the many benefits of SEA, the EMA Division has taken action to
present a proposal to the Government through the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and
Environment recommending that all new policies, plans and programmes to be implemented
by government agencies and Ministries in the future should be subjected to a SEA prior to
commencement of implementation. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved this proposal and
has instructed the CEA to prepare guidelines for other ministries and agencies on and also to
provide the necessary training to government agencies on the SEA procedure. The EMA
Division is at present taking action to institutionalize the SEA process in Sri Lanka.
In addition to projects which are approved subsequent to an IEE or EIA, the CEA also issues
environmental recommendations for small and medium scale projects which may have an
impact on the environment. These projects include gem mining, establishment of
telecommunication towers, earth cutting and filling, etc. These are smaller scale projects
which are not required to undergo the EIA process but are required to obtain the CEA
approval prior to implementation.
By adopting the above mentioned regulatory procedures the CEA ensures that all new
development programmes undertaken do not cause undue damage to the environment and do
not cause the destruction of natural resources. All such projects have to be carried out in
accordance with conditions imposed by the CEA thereby ensuring the proper management of
the environment.
The EM&A Division has also undertaken the mapping of all environmentally sensitive areas
such as forest resources, sanctuaries and national parks designated under the Fauna and Flora
Protection Act, archeologically important sites and important wetland areas, to name a few.
While this exercise has been completed sometime back, efforts are now underway to map
other such environmentally and socially sensitive areas, which would help in the locating of
schools, hospitals and temples etc. It is expected that sites such as these could then be
located away from such sensitive areas in order to minimize environmental problems at a
later stage.
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The major goal of the EM&A Division is the management and conservation of the natural
resources in Sri Lanka through both regulatory and non-regulatory measures.
2.1.2.1 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Unit
Main Functions of the Unit
Implement IEE process
Implement EIA process and ensuring compliance
Implement awareness programmes on the EIA/IEE procedures
Formulate guidelines on EIA and IEE procedures
Introduce and Implement of SEA procedure
2.1.2.2 Natural Resource Management (NRM) Unit
Main Functions of the Unit
Grant Environmental Clearance for non EIA/IEE projects
Carry out compliance monitoring
Investigate public complaints on natural resource degradation
Implement awareness programme on conservation of natural resources
Declare environmental restriction areas
Issue guidelines for policy implementation
Declared EPAs and prepare and review management plans
Management of Wetlands
2.1.2.3 Research and Development (R&D) Unit
Main Functions of the Unit
Prepare Geographical Information System (GIS) base information
Implement environmentally sensitive area management projects
Prepare District Profiles and maps.
Coordinate environmental research and disseminating results
2.1.3 Environmental Education and Awareness (EE&A) Division
The Environmental Education and Awareness (EE&A) Division of the CEA, is responsible
for extending awareness and providing education for stakeholders including the public and
school children in order to enhance their participation in environmental protection and
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management. The following programmes and activities for various target groups are being
implemented by the EE&A Division in order to achieve their objectives.
2.1.3.1 Environment Education Programme for School Children
i. Pre-school programme
Pre-School Programme is aimed at cultivating environmentally friendly habits amongst
school children which was introduced in year 2000.
ii. Teacher Training Programme
Provide Guide Books on environmental activities for teachers.
iii. Primary Level School Programme (Eco Club Programme)
Environmental activities through Eco clubs have been introduced to the primary level in
schools to influence the values, behaviors and attitudes of children. These clubs are formed
with students from Grade 1-5 at Primary School level.
The following activities are conducted under this programme:
a. Awarding of badges, certificates
b. Evaluation of programme
c. Teacher Training Programme / DEOs
d. Production and distribution of Teachers Guide Book
iv. Secondary Level School Programme
The Secondary Level Environment Pioneer Programme (EPP) is an Education and
Awareness Programme conducted by the CEA since 1984. The objective of this programme
is to sensitize school children at a young age on environmental issues and produce
environmentally concerned citizens who take care of his/her own land, its people and its
environment. At present the EPP is being implemented in more than 6000 secondary level
schools with the co-operation of the Ministry of Education. Under this programme the EE&A
Division conducts environmental awareness and training programmes for students and
teachers and educational officials in charge of EE&A in schools.
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Programme Activities of EPP
A. Environment Badge Promotion Scheme
In the EPP the CEA provides its contribution to implement identified environmental
programmes and activities in order to improve awareness and education on various aspects of
environment. Badge promotion programme is included as one of its major activities. For the
implementation of this activity, the CEA provides a number of items for students who join as
environmental pioneers. These items are issued free of charge to those students participating
in events and activities.
a. Environmental Pioneer Caps
b. The following Environmental Pioneer Badges such as :
i. Environmental Pioneer badges
ii. Green
iii. Silver
iv. Gold
v. President
c. Note books
A note book is provided to each member to keep records on the participation at lectures,
special activities under the EPP. The record book provides evidence on the pioneer student‟s
past performance which is evaluated during qualifying tests for each badge.
d. Teacher‟s Guide Book
Teacher‟s Guide Book provides necessary guidance for the implementation of the EPP.
Training Programmes to newly recruited EPP teachers are annually held and it has been
targeted to train 1500 teachers per year to facilitate the successful implementation of EPP.
The book has been prepared in three languages and a copy for each teacher is distributed
during the training programme.
B. National Environmental Camp
National Environmental Camp is an annual programme implemented as a national activity
with the participation of selected groups of pioneers who qualify for higher badges. The
national camp is held for 3-4 days and programme is developed to ensure interaction between
pioneers to share their ideas and experiences, provide to perform talents and to improve the
knowledge on environment. Students who render excellent performance in the programme
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and competitions are recognized at the camp. About 500 school children, Environmental
Pioneer Commissioners and teachers‟ in-charge of school EP units participate in the
programme and experts in various environmental as well as cultural fields provide their
contributions as resource persons at this event.
C. District and Educational Zonal Level Camps
The percentage of Environmental Pioneer members who got the opportunity to participate in
the national environmental camp is minimal as the facilities that could be provided at a time
and fund availability are basic limiting factors. Therefore the CEA implements zonal
educational level camps enabling the children to have greater opportunity to interact among
them.
D. Interact Activities (Cultural Days Programme)
Many cultural events take place throughout the year where a lot of people gather at these
events. Members of EPP take part in environmental activities outside school to convey the
environmental message to the general public on culturally important days.
E. Rewarding Best Environmental Pioneer Teachers and Selection of Best Schools
Annual rewarding programmes are implemented with the objective of encouraging the
children, teachers‟ in-charge of programmes, school principals where EPP is being
implemented. These selections are done at a district level.
F. Expansion of Environmental Pioneer Programme in the Tamil Medium
Up to 2004 the Environmental Pioneer song was available only in Sinhala medium and under
the island-wide expansion of the Pioneer Programme the Tamil version of Environmental
Pioneer Song and Pledge was completed for the benefit of the Tamil speaking environmental
pioneer members.
G. Training for Teachers in Charge of EPP
EE&A Division conducts environmental awareness and training programmes for school
leavers and teachers in-charge of EPP groups in schools at Environmental education zonal
levels.
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H. Eco Projects at School Level
Environmental Pioneers implement environmental projects at school level. In addition to
these projects the CEA supplements with limited financial allocation to implement mini eco-
projects in schools. Proposals are invited from Environmental Pioneer schools at the
beginning of the year and suitable projects are selected to provide funds for implementation.
2.1.3.2 Media Programmes
a) Electronic media
i. “Derana” Television Programme: Television is an efficient and an effective
mode for extending awareness. This includes the preparation and telecasting of
environmental messages on current environmental issues.
ii. Thambapanni Radio Programme over SLBC: “Thambapanni” Radio
Programme of 15 minutes duration is broadcast over SLBC commercial channel
weekly in Sinhala and Tamil.
iii. TV Lanka – „Do You Know competition‟ among EPP schools
b) Print media
Apart from electronic media, the print media play an important role in dissemination of
information among public. EE&A division annually prepares prints and distributes leaflets
posters etc. on current environmental issues to increase public awareness. This includes
environmental newsletters, awareness materials, leaflets, books, environmental panel boards
and Newspaper supplements etc.
2.1.3.3 Environmental Awareness Programmes for Target Groups
Educational Programmes for Village Environmental Societies/CBO/NGO
Objective of this programme is to obtain involvement of rural community in environmental
conservation programme at local level. The pilot scale programme was initiated in 2004 in
Northern and Eastern Provinces.
2.1.3.4 Skill Development Programme on Income Generation for Youth Groups
With the objective of introducing environmentally friendly livelihood, EE&A Division
implements the above programme for the members of Soba Youth Societies with the
assistance of qualified resource personnel.
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2.1.3.5 Environmental Campaigns to mark the National Environmental Events
The following environmental campaigns on national environmental events are conducted
each year:
i. World Environmental Day
ii. “Wanaropa” National Tree Planting Day and Month
iii. Contemporary issues related to environment at national level eg. Dengue
epidemic.
EE&A Division implemented island wide campaigns at district level through Divisional
Environmental Officers (DEOs) and LAs.
2.1.3.6 Public Awareness through Exhibitions
Facilities are arranged for school children to visit the CEA Head Office.
2.1.3.7 Soba Ketha (Nature Field Centre)
Nature Field Centres were established to provide opportunities for environment education
and awareness to enhance the quality of life for better living. Operation of the Soba Ketha
programme is a well managed public–private partnership through intensive stakeholder
collaboration.
2.1.3.8 Awareness Programms for Community Groups
a. Demonstrate environmental conservation models such as low financial energy
supply system, rain water harvesting, prevention of soil erosion, water
management and energy conservation methods and measures.
b. Provide available awareness material (eg. Posters and leaflets available at EE&A
Division and preparation of additional material based on existing environmental
issues in relevant area).
c. Organize lectures on special themes on environment for various target groups.
Awareness on environmental conservation on special religious/cultural events/
festivals with the participation of NGOs and school Environmental Pioneers.
eg. Kandy Perahera Season, Sri Pada season.
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2.1.3.9 Eco-tourism Activities
Having identified suitable locations/areas necessary improvements are made through the
participation of environmental pioneers to develop such areas for eco-tourism activities.
Eg: Nature trails, Bird watching areas, Wetland habitats etc.
2.1.4 Information Dissemination through Information Centres
The CEA established the National Environmental Information Centre which functions as a
centre of excellence on environmental information in Sri Lanka.
The objectives of the centre are as follows:
i. To create and develop environmental information sources to satisfy the information
needs of users
ii. To collect environmental information
iii. To analyze and consolidate environmental information
2.1.5 HRD, Administration and Finance (HRD, Admin &Fin) Division
2.1.5.1 Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit
i. Overall Human Resources Planning
ii. Selection, recruitment and promotion
iii. Induction Training Programmes
iv. Individual Performance Evaluation System
v. Identifying training needs and conducting training programmes for selected
employees (local and international)
vi. Employee grievance handling
vii. Human Resources Data Base
viii. Effecting payments
2.1.5.2 Administration Unit
i. Procurement, acquisition and maintenance of capital assets
ii. Issue and renewal of service agreements
iii. Provision of insurance facilities and logistical support
iv. Industrial health, safety and welfare
v. General administration and disciplinary procedures
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2.1.5.3 Finance Unit
i. Preparing the annual budget and submitting final accounts
ii. Preparing final progress reports and Monthly budgetary control reports
iii. Preparing salary and salary related report and payments
iv. Maintaining project accounts
2.1.6 Legal Unit
The main objective of the division is to develop, regulate and enforce the legal mechanism
for the protection and management of the environment.
Main Functions of the Unit
i. Preparing amendments to existing legislation (NEA) and drafting new legislation and
regulations.
ii. Enforcing provisions of the NEA and gazetting regulations.
iii. Issuing directives under, sections 12 and 24 B of the NEA.
iv. Cancellation, suspension and rejection of EPLs.
v. Issuing section 23S notices for littering.
vi. Approval of EPL conditions and inspection reports have to be submitted to court.
vii. Appearing in courts on cases filed by the CEA and filed against the CEA.
viii. Facilitating Inquiries and appeal hearings at the Ministry.
ix. Preparing documents in order to initiate legal action.
x. Conducting awareness programmes on environmental legislation and participating in
awareness programmes as resource persons.
xi. Advising other divisions and institutions on legal issues on environment.
xii. Drafting and approving agreements.
xiii. Coordinating with the Police Department on handling complaints.
2.1.7 Planning and Monitoring Unit
The Planning and Monitoring (P&M)Unit develops action plans under different thematic
areas for maximum utilization of domestic and foreign funds and facilitates implementation
of plans by the Head Office of the CEA at national level and Provincial Offices through a
monitoring and evaluation mechanism.
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The objective of the P&M Unit is to ensure that the operations of the CEA produce
sustainable results that contribute to the achievement of objectives of establishing the CEA,
namely:
a. Protect, manage and enhance the environment
b. Regulate, maintain and control the quality of the environment
c. Prevent, abate and control pollution
Main Functions of the Unit
i. Collect baseline data, define types and sources of data needed and the method of data
collection and link with data sources
ii. Formulate the Corporate Plan of the CEA
iii. Prepare operational plans for each thematic area, externally funded projects and for
any other interventions based on the Mid Term Work Programme and the Corporate
and Annual plans of the CEA
iv. Develop monitoring plans
v. Ensure inter-divisional and Centre/Region coordination
vi. Arrange evaluations
vii. Prepare progress reports
viii. Prepare Annual Reports of the CEA
ix. Inform international donors, private sector entities and other relevant stakeholders of
the progress of the operations of the CEA
2.1.8 Information Technology (IT) Unit
Main Functions of the Unit
i. Covers the functions related to the use of the computers in the data processing and
supply of information
ii. Provides data and information to different units for control and decision making
purposes.
2.1.9 Complaint Unit
Main Functions of the Unit
i. Receives complaints from members of public and institutional sources concerning
issues, problems, threats and damage to the environment
ii. Refers the issues to relevant authorities and deal with them
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2.1.10 Internal Audit Unit
An Internal Audit Unit is established under the direct supervision and direction of the
Chairman of the Authority. The Internal Audit carries out the examination of financial and
operational functions including non-financial control when required, and reports the results
and findings to the Chairman.
Main Functions of the Unit
i. Review the accounting and internal control systems.
ii. Examine the financial and operating information. This may include review of the
means used to identify measure, classify and report such information and specific
inquiry into transactions, balances and procedures.
iii. Review of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations including non-
financial controls.
iv. Review of compliance with laws, regulations and requirements of management
policies and directives and other internal requirements.
v. Carry out investigations into any matters as required by the management
2.1.11 Provincial Offices (POs)
The objectives of establishing Provincial Offices (POs) are to:
i. Meet the demand for the environmental management and protection services of the
CEA, at the Provincial level.
ii. Enhance effectiveness of environmental management monitoring and enforcement in
the Provinces.
iii. Address environmental issues, emerging in the regions, promptly and effectively.
iv. Identify environmental issues, specific to each region and develop strategies, to
mitigate them.
v. Coordinate environmental activities undertaken by various governmental agencies,
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs),
private sector organizations and the general public, in order to develop an integrated
approach to the management and enhancement of the environment in the regions.
vi. Strengthen the implementation of “Power Delegation Programme” by providing
technical guidance and support to, LAs and monitoring their performance more
closely and effectively.
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vii. Facilitate community participation for management, protection and enhancement of
the environment at sub-national level by implementing environmental education and
awareness programmes, for school children, community based organizations and to
the general public.
viii. Harmonize national priorities and regional concerns on the one hand and functional
specific dimension of the CEA and the area specific approach of the Regional set up,
on the other.
ix. Provide leadership for all environmental activities in the region, being the lead
governmental agency having the mandate and expertise to manage, protect and
enhance the environment.
x. Utilize the services of DEOs on a planned basis, for the implementation of Regional
Action Plans and develop their capacity.
Functions and the responsibilities of Provincial Offices (POs)
The following environmental functions have been assigned to POs
i. IEE for development projects with localized impacts.
ii. ER for siting of industries
iii. EPL procedure for prescribed activities other than those delegated to LAs.
iv. Coordinate and monitor activities of LAs on delegated functions and provide
technical guidance where necessary.
v. Implement programmes for NRM.
vi. Assist in resolving non IEE/EIA projects which require the CEA clearance, (e.g. gem
mining, land filling, felling of trees etc.)
vii. Implement awareness and educational programmes on environment.
viii. Participate and represent the CEA at regional level meetings and ceremonies
ix. Co-ordinate with governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and
community based organizations, voluntary associations, industrialists, business
community, schools, youth groups, public officers and the general public at sub-
national level.
x. Implement, review and monitor district, divisional and village level projects and
school projects.
xi. Develop, update and maintain a regional data base
xii. Develop annual work plans for Provincial Offices and District Offices within the 5
year work programme of the CEA
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CHAPTER 3
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Human Resource Development Unit performs crucial functions such as manpower training,
recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, salary and wage administration, grievance
handling, disciplinary control, performance appraisal, career progression and training.
The professional and technical nature of responsibilities entrusted to the CEA by the enabling
legislation compels the CEA to recruit and train staff who possesses the technical know-how
and competencies required to perform such functions. For example, the issuing of EPL
requires a technical know-how as well as investigation, and assessment of the situational
factors relating to the environmental aspects involved. The CEA is concerned with the
protection of the environment and also where possible, restoring the environment due to
damage caused by man and nature.
There are also a large number of complaints made to the CEA by members of the public in
writing or through the hotline, on violations of environmental laws and regulations and
causing damage to the environment. There is often a conflict between the objectives of
development and conservation of the environment. The officers of the CEA are often in the
forefront of protecting and sustaining the environment and for this purpose a wide variety of
advanced technical know-how and skills are essential.
3.1 Work Force of the CEA
The CEA uses several strategies to acquire technically competent staff. For example, at the
point of recruitment, based on the schemes of recruitment, the CEA calls applications with
advanced and relevant technical qualifications and experience for the filling of vacancies in
its approved cadre. This is a major strategic move used by the CEA to ensure that it fills its
positions with personnel having the basic technical knowledge, background and capacity to
fit into a technical work environment within the organizational structure of the CEA.
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Table 3.1 Major Categories of Work Force – as at 28.09.2015
Level of Staff Approved
Cadre Percentage (%)
Current
Strength Percentage (%)
Higher Management 36 3.07 22 2.52
Middle Management 113 9.63 73 8.37
Junior management 146 12.45 113 12.96
Subordinate staff 717
61.13 565 64.22
Minor Employees 161 13.73 104 11.93
Total 1173 100 877 100
Out of approved cadre of 1173 there were 877 in place during the year 2015. The work force
of the CEA is classified into five major categories of higher management, middle
management, junior management, subordinate staff and minor employees in Table 3.1. This
is further amplified in Table 3.2 where the approved cadre and vacancies as at September
2015 are presented under elaborated job categories.
Table 3.2: Approved Cadre and Vacancies – as at 28.09.2015
Designations Approved No.
of Posts
Filled
Positions
Percentage
(%) Vacancies
Chief Executive Officer 01 01 0.11 -
Senior Managers 35 21 2.41 14
Middle Managers 113 73 8.37 40
Junior Managers 146 113 12.96 33
Enforcement/ Associate Officers 594 456 52.29 138
Management Assistants (Technical) 18 5 0.57 13
Management Assistants (Non-technical) 105 104 11.81 01
Primary Level (Skilled) 60 43 4.93 17
Primary Level (Semi-Skilled) 7 4 0.46 03
Primary Level (Un Skilled) 94 57 6.54 37
Total 1173 877 100 296
Human resources planning involve forecasting the numbers and the skills profiles of the
workforce needed by the CEA and working out the best way of obtaining them when they are
needed.
Table 3.3: Additional Manpower Requirement Plan, Head Office and Regional Offices 2016-2020
Year Additional Manpower
Requirement Percentage (%)
2016 36 70.59
2017 - -
2018 - -
2019 09 17.65
2020 06 11.76
Total 51 100
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Table 3.4: Additional Cadre Requirement of CEA Head Office – Forecast 2016-2020
Expansion of Cadre Additional Cadre
Requirement
Environmental Pollution Control Division
Environmental Pollution Control Unit 1
Air Quality Monitoring Unit 5
Water Quality Monitoring Unit 1
Waste Management Unit 1
Environment Management and Assessment Division
Environmental Impact Assessment Unit 1
Natural Resource Management Unit 1
Research And Development Unit 1
Environment Education and Awareness Division
Environment Education and Awareness Unit 1
Environmental Information Centre 1
Media Unit 1
HRD, Admin and Finance Division
HRD Unit 1
Administration Unit 1
Finance Unit 1
IT Unit 1
Complaint Unit 1
Legal Unit 1
Planning and Monitoring Unit 1
Internal Audit 2
Total 23
An examination of Table 3.3 reveals that the additional cadre requirement projected for the
five years 2016 to 2020 is 51. The additional cadre requirement of the Head Office is 23 as
per Table 3.4. For the Head office, the estimated requirements for 2016-2020 are shown by
the organization unit and locate in Table 3.4. Accordingly, the sub national figure, being the
provincial and district requirement forecast, after filling the vacancies for the five years is 28.
Since the CEA is a service oriented organization, its technical competence and
implementation capacity depends on the availability of manpower, both in sufficient numbers
and with required expertise. In the context of the important role played by the human
resources factor, a total of 347 new recruits will be added during the next five years
commencing from 2016. Accordingly, the cadre position at the end of the five year period in
2020 is 1,224 as shown in Table 3.5.
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Table 3.5: Projected Cadre Position, 2020 by Major Categories
Position Number of Cadres
Senior Management 59
Middle Management 202
Junior Management 635
Subordinate staff 162
Minor Employees 166
Total 1224
Table 3.6: Projected Cadre Increase 2016-2020 under job categories
Level of Staff 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Senior Management - - - 01 - 01
Middle Management - - - 01 01 02
Junior Management - - - 02 02 04
Supporting Staff 36 - - 02 01 39
Minor Staff - - - 03 02 05
Total 36 - - 09 06 51
The workforce supply involves forecasting the variations in the current workforce estimated
to occur. The projected cadre increase for the five years, 2016 to 2020 by major categories is
shown in Table 3.6. The retirement schedule is given in Table 3.7.
Retirement planning assists the CEA in meeting its corporate objectives to recruit personnel
with the required competencies and in the required number when there needed.
Table 3.7: Retirement schedule
Position Number of Persons
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Deputy Director General 1
Director 2 1 1 3
Deputy Director 1 2 1 1
Assistant Director 2 1
Programmer/Analyst 1
Senior Environmental Officer 1
Administrative Officer 1
Confidential Secretary 1
Environmental Officer 1 1 1 1
Assistant Librarian 1
Audio Visual Technician
Management Assistant 1 1 1
Transport Assistant
Record Keeper 1
Driver 1 1 2
Motor Cycle Orderly
Library Attendant 1
Office Aide 1
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3.2 Training and Development
Appropriate induction and ongoing training and development as well as structured rotation
are important in enhancing the skills of people and maintaining motivation and morale.
In addition to selecting personnel with technical qualifications and background, the Human
Resource Development Unit proceeds with continuous training and development of staff in
order to acquire, strengthen and sharpen knowledge, technical skills as well as soft skills
further. Such training may be provided locally through prestigious educational institutions
like the Open University of Sri Lanka and other Universities and educational and training
establishments. Such training and development may be long term, or short term, and may be
funded by the Government of Sri Lanka or through international donor agencies, such as the
Centre for Science & Environment, India.
Training and development of the staff is one of the main functions of the HRD Unit,
facilitating for both local and foreign training opportunities. With regard to local training, 69
programmes and 40 programmes were arranged in 2014 and 2015 respectively for CEA staff
including Senior Managers, Middle Managers, Senior Environmental Officers,
Environmental Officers, Management Assistants, Primary Level Employees and the staff of
Library, Legal and Internal Audit Units.
Similarly under capacity building, mainly the technical staff of the CEA was provided with
opportunities to receive foreign training with the objective of facilitating them to obtain
enhanced knowledge and skills on their relevant subject areas and on their return to apply
what was learnt. The officers so trained are expected to share the knowledge they have
gathered with the other relevant staff as well.
Mainly short term foreign trainings were provided covering the fields of Environmental
Management, Environmental Pollution Control, Hazardous Waste Management, Solid Waste
Management, Air Quality Monitoring, Ambient Water Quality Monitoring, Geographical
Information System, Climate Change, Environmental Education and Health, etc. During
2013, 104 officers were given opportunities and 77 were selected, while in 2014, 85 officers
were given opportunities and 59 were selected to be trained.
Moreover, under development of staff the HRD Unit undertakes disciplinary inquiries as
another key function, with the aim of maintaining institutional standards. The Unit has
carried out 15 and 20 inquiries in the years 2013 and 2014 respectively.
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3.3 Organization Structure
The organization structure of the CEA as at August 2015 is depicted in Figure 3.1. Its
activities are organized under four Divisions and four units. Each Division is headed by a
Deputy Director General. The supporting units are as follows:
1. Legal Unit
2. Planning and Monitoring Unit
3. Complaint Unit
4. Internal Audit Unit
Further, by way of decentralized administration, nine Provincial Offices and fourteen District
Offices function at sub-national levels.
The Authority consists of three board members appointed by the President in consultation
with the Minister of Mahaweli Development & Environment. The Environmental Council
acts as the advisory body. The Director General functions as the CEO. The Organization
chart depicts the means of integrating the work of the CEA, and ensuring that objectives and
activities of individual work units are specially related to organizational goals. By providing a
framework for the alteration and delegation of responsibilities, they provide clear lines of
accountability.
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CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE OF THE CEA 2013-2015 (NOVEMBER)
4.1 Environmental Management and Assessment (EM&A) Division
During the period 2013 to 2015 (Nov), the EM&A Division continued implementation of its
major regulatory function of EIA for major projects. In addition, the Division continued
granting of approvals for non EIA projects such as gem mining, earth cutting and filling, tree
felling and establishment of telecommunication towers. Action was also taken to declare
areas with unique environmental features as EPAs under the NEA.
4.1.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Unit
4.1.1.1 Implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process
During 2013 to 2015 (Nov), the EIA Unit of the EM&A division continued its major
regulatory function of administering the EIA process for major projects with a view to
mitigating the significant impacts on the environment of these projects. These included the
convening of scoping meetings and technical evaluation meetings, drafting of Terms of
Reference (ToR) for IEE/EIA reports, evaluation of IEE/EIA reports and facilitating the
public participation, process and subsequent approval. During 2013 to 2015 (Nov), a total of
231 projects were processed under IEE/EIA regulations by the Division. Approvals for 62
projects were granted.
Table 4.1: Processed and approved projects 2013-2015 (Nov)
2013 2014 2015 (Nov) Total
EIA/IEE Process 87 84 60 231
EIA/IEE Approvals 28 27 09 62
4.1.1.2 Monitoring of approved EIA / IEE projects
The EIA Unit also continued the regular compliance monitoring of already approved projects
in order to ensure compliance with the approval conditions.
In the reporting period, Number of projects monitored is given in the following table.
Table 4.2: Monitoring of approved projects from 2013-2015 (Nov)
Year No. of projects Monitored
2013 24
2014 15
2015 ( Nov) 16
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4.1.1.3 Streamlining of EIA/IEE procedure
4.1.1.3.1 Evaluation of the EIA Process
The list of prescribed projects gazetted in the Government Gazette extraordinary No. 772/22
dated 24th
June 1993 was reviewed and amended to incorporate a list of new projects and
industrial projects in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The EIA regulations were also
amended to incorporate recommendations made in the World Bank Report. The list of PAAs
was amended in 2013 to streamline the process. Amended prescribed project list and
regulations are to be gazetted. Publication of EIA practioners‟ manual was finalized in 2015.
4.1.1.3.2 Review of EIA Regulations
EIA Regulations were finalized and submitted to the Legal Draftsman Department for
approval. Currently, the regulations are in the process of revising in order to resubmit to the
Legal Draftsman.
4.1.1.4 Implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
SEA is now a widely used tool worldwide, to ensure due consideration is given to
environmental and other sustainability aspects during the development of policies, plans and
programmes. It is being widely used in many countries as an aid to strategic decision making.
In Sri Lanka, project level EIA has been effectively implemented since 1993. Although
project level EIA is effective in addressing environmental impacts of individual projects, it
often fails to take into account cumulative impacts of projects. SEA could prove to be a more
effective tool in this regard, as SEA is applied at a higher strategic level, thereby ensuring
that possible environmental impacts of a policy, plan or programme are addressed at the
strategic level.
In the year 2013, SEA for the Northern Province was processed and the report was finalized
in the year 2014. SEA for water resources and the irrigation sector was initiated in 2014. The
SEA for water resources and irrigation sector aims to assess the cumulative impacts of
irrigation projects and finding strategic level solutions to key environmental issues for the
long term sustainability of irrigation projects including consideration of alternatives that go
beyond the confines of individual projects.
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4.1.1.5 Training Programmes on EIA/SEA
4.1.1.5.110 Day Intensive EIA Training Programme
The EIA unit in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Centre for Environmental
Justice jointly organized an Intensive EIA Training Programme.
In the year 2013, this course was held at the Tree of Life Hotel, Kandy from 14th
to 22nd
December 2013. The first part of the course provided an overview and conceptual framework
for EIA and the second half, hands on experience in the application of EIA.
In the year 2014, this course was held at the Tree of Life Hotel, Kandy from 15th
- 24th
October. The first part of the programme provided an overview and conceptual framework
for EIA and the second part provided hands on experience in the application of EIA. 60
participants representing Government sector, Consultants, NGOs and academia participated
in the programme.
The programme for 2015 was postponed on advice of the Ministry of Mahaweli Development
& Environment.
4.1.2 Natural Resource Management Unit
The main functions of this unit include Natural Resources Management (NRM), declaration
of EPAs, management of declared EPAs, and conservation and management of Wetlands in
the country. Formulation of regulations, preparation of guidelines, on NRM, implementation
of project approval procedure for permitted activities within the EPAs under the provisions
of the NEA, implementation of Wetland Action Plan according to the National Wetland
Policy (NWP) and preparation of information material on NRM, EPAs, and Wetlands
activities relevant to the above functions. NRM unit holds the responsibility of management
of countries natural resources through assisting other relevant agencies involved in
management of natural resources, guiding and coordinating with Provincial and District
officers of the Authority.
4.1.2.1 Natural Resources Management
The CEA holds the responsibility of management of country‟s natural resources, in
coordination with other relevant agencies, Provincial and District offices of the Authority.
Formulation of regulations, preparation of guidelines on NRM, implementation of project
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approval procedure for permitted activities within the areas declared as EPAs,
implementation of Wetland Action Plan of the National Wetland Policy and preparation of
information material on NRM, EPAs, and Wetlands Activities are the other functions carried
out by the CEA with respect to the NRM.
4.1.2.2 Environmental Protection Areas (EPAs)
4.1.2.2.1. Declaration of EPAs
With a view to protecting areas with unique ecosystems and managing environmentally
sensitive areas having fragile eco systems, which are scattered throughout the country with no
legal protection, the CEA took action to declare such areas as EPAs under the provisions of
24 C and 24 D of the NEA. Having declared, CEA was responsible for physical planning and
development within such areas. Eight EPAs Muthurajawela buffer zone (Wattala), Bolgoda
Lake, Maragala Mountain Range (Monaragala), Wathurana Swamp Forest (Kalurara),
Knuckles Mountain Range, Hanthana Mountain (Kandy), Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya) and
Thalangama Tank (Kaduwela) have been declared up to date.
During this period, five (5) sites/places, proposed Bentota EPA, proposed Koggala EPA,
proposed Dadigamuwa Kanda EPA, and the proposed Gin Oya EPA were processed for
declaration as EPAs. The Gazette notifications have been prepared for the proposed Bentota
and Koggala EPAs. Identification of boundaries and detailed study report were completed as
per the procedure of the declaration.
4.1.2.2.2. Management of Declared EPAs
Interim Management Plan was prepared for Waluwatta Wathurana EPA in 2013 and it was
discussed with the stakeholders in 2014. Comprehensive management Plan for Maragala EPA
was initiated with the technical assistant of IUCN in 2013 and the plan was completed in
2014.
Forty nine sign boards were erected and fourteen awareness programmes in 2013, nine
awareness programmes in 2014 and three awareness programmes in 2015 were conducted to
make public aware on the declared EPAs. Leaflets were also printed and distributed during
the awareness programmes.
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Comprehensive Management Plan for Bolgoda EPA was prepared in 2014. Detail
Biodiversity survey on Hantana EPA was conducted in 2014 and based on that a management
plan for the Hantana EPA was prepared.
4.1.2.2.3 Inter-Agency Coordination Committee Meeting on NRM
Two, three and one inter-agency coordinating committee meetings with all relevant
stakeholder agencies involved in NRM were held for 2013, 2014 and up to November 2015
respectively.
In 2013, regulations were drafted as an immediate requirement for regulating the extraction
of ground water for commercial purposes. In 2014, the drafted regulations were forwarded to
the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy and Water Resources Board for making
necessary arrangements to obtain approval of the cabinet to gazette the regulations.
Preparation of guidelines for mining pits rehabilitation was done in 2015.
4.1.2.2.4 Conservation of Water Sources/Catchment Areas
4.1.2.2.4.1 Policy on conservation of water sprouts reservations and catchment areas
In 2013,a policy and an action plan preparation for conservation and management of water
sources and the catchment areas was instantiated by a committee appointed based upon a
decision of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of Ministry of Land. NRM unit
represents CEA at the committee and provides the necessary technical inputs. A program for
the protection of water sources in Ingiriya and Horana Divisional Secretariat divisions was
initiated and preliminary works such as identification of water sources were completed.
In 2014, a national policy was prepared by the Ministry of Lands for conservation of water
spouts, reservations and catchment areas considering current threats on them and importance
of conserving for present and the future generation by a cabinet appointed committee. CEA
represented this committee actively providing technical guidance to prepare the policy
through several meetings and the workshops.
4.1.2.2.4.2 Kelani River Basin Management Project
By identification of a need of focusing attention on the protection of Kelani River basin
through a multi stakeholder approach, the CEA in association with the Ministry of
Environment & Renewable Energy and the UNDP commenced a Kelnai River Basin
Management project. The project was launched on 17th
June 2014 at the Kelani Viharaya
under the patronage of Hon. Minister of Environment & Renewable Energy.
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In 2015, consultative workshops on preparation of a master plan for Kelani river basin were
held on 02nd
July 2015 and on 29th
September 2015.
4.1.2.2.4.3 Water Sources Protection in Horana and Ingiriya Divisional Secretariat
Areas.
Sixty water sources/springs had been identified to be protected within the Ingiriya and
Horana Divisional Secretariat areas and marked on maps separately for two Divisional
Secretariat areas. A stakeholder meeting was held to discuss about measures need to be taken
in order to protect these eco systems in 2014.
In 2015, guidelines & action plan were prepared to establish the committee of conservation of
water sources at Horana and Ingiriya Divisional Secretariats.
4.1.2.2.4.4 Catchment Protection in Badulla District
In 2014, water catchment area extent of 1148 ha. (Land blocks 1675) within the tea estate of
Badulla district was identified and mapped to declare as EPAs under NEA. Issues regarding
catchment area protection in Badulla District were discussed in 2015.
4.1.2.2.5 Conservation of Waterfalls in Sri Lanka
It was decided to carry out a survey on all the waterfalls in Sri Lanka to validate the
information on waterfalls taken from different sources, under the decision taken in year 2011
as a policy decision not to grant approvals for Mini Hydro Power Generation projects on
waterfall considering the direct and indirect threats and impacts on waterfalls.
A questionnaire for collecting information of waterfalls to be used during the survey was
prepared in 2013 and an awareness programs for the CEA officials about the survey was
organized.
The survey was carried out through the service of DEOs of CEA, during the period of March
– July in 2014. During the survey, 387 recorded waterfalls and 129 new waterfalls have been
identified. Compilation of data, identification of conservation status and declaration by a
gazette notification are being processed in 2015.
4.1.2.2.6 Wetland Management
NRM unit of the CEA is responsible for implementation of National Wetland Policy (NWP)
and strategies for ensuring sound management of the wetland eco systems in the country. To
celebrate the World Wetland Day falling on 2nd
February, the national programmes were
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conducted by the CEA jointly with the Department of Wildlife Conservation. National
Programme was conducted based upon the theme of the each year targeting school children.
Winners were awarded with valuable prices at the national programme. In parallel to national
programme, provincial programmes were also conducted at provincial level by the Provincial
offices of CEA.
Four National Wetland Steering Committee (NWSC) meetings (Two in 2013 and one each in
2014 & 2015), chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry were held. Several important
decisions were taken pertaining to sound management and conservation of wetlands, as
indicated in the NWP and Strategies. For instance, production of Wetland Magazine was
initiated in 2013 and it was continued for 2014 and 2015 as well. Further, a village level
wetland management committees for Muthurajawela, Thalangama Wetlands were established
in order to get active participation of the villagers for conservation and management of
wetlands.
4.1.3 Research and Development (R&D) Unit
The main goal of the unit is to Contribute towards successful implementation and facilitating
implementation of the provisions of the NEA in order to; prevention of environmental
degradation and develop criteria for the protection and improvement of the environment by
conducting, promoting, facilitating and coordinating research/studies/surveys and
dissemination of information and ensure sustainable management of natural resources of Sri
Lanka through application of GIS & Remote sensing technologies.
4.1.3.1 Spatial Distribution of Industries of Sri Lanka
Geo-spatial database on prescribed activities/industries was developed in reviewing the
present status of distribution of the polluting industries in Sri Lanka and it is being updated
continuously. Accordingly total number of High and Medium polluting industries in Sri
Lanka for 2013, 2014 and 2015 are given in the following table.
Table 4.3: High and medium polluting industries in Sri Lanka – 2013 to 2015
Type of Industry 2013 2014 2015
High Polluting 9,510 9,574 11,582
Medium Polluting 13, 939 10,429 14,024
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This data base is immensely helpful in implementation of pollution control mechanism and
locating of new industries. Industrial database was updated and corrected for 25 Districts and
the report has been prepared.
Figure 4.1: Spatial distribution of Industries in Sri Lanka
4.1.3.2 Preparation of Digital District Resources Profile CDs
These were produced to disseminate the information and data of the spatially referenced
environmental resources data base of Sri Lanka which are being maintained and updated by
the R&D unit of the CEA. Digital District Resources Profile contains environmentally related
information and socio economic data of a district at divisional secretariat level.
CDs for Kegalle & Kalutara Districts in 2013, for Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in 2014 and for
Galle and Matara in 2015 were produced.
4.1.3.3 Finding New Alternatives to Control Mosquitoes in Sri Lanka
Mosquitoes cause a great threat to human‟s health and existence than any other animal
species. They act as vectors of some tropical diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, filariasis
and numerous viral diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis, which
kill and debilitate millions of humans worldwide today.
Under this situation the CEA decided to gather expertise to find a solution for controlling this
menace. As a first step, in 2013, experts in this field were invited to discuss this matter and it
was decided at the meeting to prepare integrated master plan on mosquito control in Sri
Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council (MC) Area as a pilot project.
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As such the master plan was prepared and for the implementation of it a project proposal was
developed in 2014. The prepared project proposal was submitted to National Physical
Planning Department for the evaluation and requesting funds.
In addition to this program as the mosquito problem seems to increase day by day threatening
to human health and creating socio-economic issues in the country. As such more attention
should be paid to other environmental friendly and efficient vector control strategies
including novel control agents/devices in controlling mainly dengue vector mosquitoes.
Considering this situation, the CEA decided to create a platform for relevant stakeholders
consisting experts/scientists and regulators in this field to discuss about the Use of Wolbachia
bacteria to infect male Mosquitoes as a new biological control method which was recently
spoken by the Sri Lankan scientist. A workshop on “Use of Wolbachia strain as a new
alternative method to control dengue menace in Sri Lanka” was held on 09th
April 2015 at the
CEA auditorium.
4.1.3.4 International Symposium on Environmental Management and Planning
As novel achievements and innovations of the globe in the field of environment is very
important for fulfilling the mandate entrusted to the CEA, it has been decided to conduct an
International Symposium on Environment Management and Planning and organization
activities were done in 2014. The symposium was held on 23rd
and 24th
February 2015 at
“Water‟s Edge, Battaramulla. This endeavor aims to bring together leading academic
scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and
research results in all aspects of Environmental Management and Planning. It also provided
the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educationists to present
and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges
encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of environment. The journal including
research papers presented is being preparing.
4.1.3.5 GIS Based Suitable Site Selection for Locating Polluting Industrial Zones in Sri
Lanka Using Multi Criteria Analysis Method
CEA initiated a system to identify new sites for locating industrial zones with the application
of multi criteria analysis and geographic information system. Monitoring of temporal
environmental changers, predictions and impact assessments for the new zones can be easily
done by using Geo-information techniques. This will pave the way for expediting the
environmental approval/decision making process for new industries. In addition, it provides
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necessary data/information for preparation of sustainable development plans, zoning plans,
environmental plans and etc.
4.2 Environmental Pollution Control (EPC) Division
The EPC division has been divided into three main units according to their nature of duties
as, Environmental Pollution Control Unit, Waste Management Unit and Air Quality
Monitoring and Laboratory Unit.
4.2.1 Environmental Pollution Control Unit
As a dynamic unit, the EPC unit can be divided for easy functioning in to four main subject
areas, (a) regulation and monitoring (b) policy development (c) technical facilitation and (d)
special programs for pollution control.
4.2.1.1 Regulation and Monitoring
4.2.1.1.1 Implementation of Environmental Protection Licenses (EPL)
For the provision of the EPL license scheme for the prescribed activities according to the
gazette notification no. 1533/16 published on the 25.01.2008. All prescribed activities were
divided into three lists in the gazette according to their magnitude of the pollution to the
environment as follows.
Part “A” of the list consists of 80 high level of polluting activities
Part “B” of the list consists of 33 medium level of polluting activities and the
Part “C” of the list consists of low level of polluting activities
For the provision of the EPL license for the above A and B listed activities were done by the
Provincial Officers of CEA and for the list “C” have been dedicated to the LAs. To update
database for the “A” and “B” categories of industries responsibility is vested with the
provisional officers, while, the EPC unit maintains a database on EPL files and licenses
issuing for the list “A”. During the year 2013 to 2015, the EPC unit had been updating the
databases for “A” category new EPLs as follows,
Table 4.4: Number of “A” Category new EPLs entered during 2013-2015 into the EPC data
base
Year Number of A Category new EPLs
2013 983
2014 1588
2015 (up to October) 1240
Total 3811
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4.2.1.1.2 Granting Concurrences to the Board of Investment
BOI has the authority to grant EPL for prescribed activities registered under the section 17 of
the BOI act, for this, the BOI had to obtain of a concurrence from CEA. Therefore CEA is
being playing an important role by providing concurrence for the BOI industries. During the
said period of 2013 to 2015, the EPC unit had been successful in provision of following
number of concurrences for the BOI industries for new EPLs, renewal of EPLs and New site
Recommendations (NSR) for other projects as the following table illustrated.
Table 4.5: Granting Concurrences to the BOI
Year NSR for other projects New EPLs Renewal of EPLs
2013 95 70 23656
2014 72 36 325
2015 56 28 95
4.2.1.1.3 Complaints Investigations and Monitoring
Another major function of the EPC unit is the investigation of public complains and
evaluation of the pollution control systems adopted by the industrialist for the minimization
of the withdrawal of harmful dischargers for the environment by carrying out of wastewater
analytical reports, noise and vibration measures etc. Further, the EPC unit continued to
investigate compliance received from BOI approved industries and other compliance gained
which were received either from Compliance unit, the Chairman office and Director
General‟s office. During the reported period, the EPC unit had been investigating the
following number of complains as the table illustrated.
Table 4.6: Complaints Investigations and Monitoring (2012 to 2015)
Industrial
type
2012 2013 2014 2015
No. of
received
No. that
actions
taken
No. of
received
No. that
actions
taken
No. of
received
No. that
actions
taken
No. of
received
No. that
actions
taken
BOI 68 27 70 37 30 10 49 49
Non BOI 44 44 85 33 50 12 2 2
4.2.1.1.4 Environmental Protection License for Export Processing Zones (EPZ)
Further, the EPC unit had been issuing of EPL licenses for those EPZ zones, as there are 12
export processing zones as of 2015 managed by the BOI which were approved under the EIA
process and they also prescribed as high polluting activities in the gazette notifications. And
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regular monitoring of EPC unit officers is also a necessity and became of a regular activity of
the EPC unit from the reported period in order to minimize and control emissions discharge
from these zones from the environment.
4.2.1.2 Policy Development
4.2.1.2.1 New Amendment to the Regulation on Effluent Discharge Standards
Another major imitative carried out during the reported period was that, CEA has been
gazette the effluent discharge standards of effluents under several discharge modes and many
issues were identified in implementing the existing regulation no. 1534/18 dated 01.02.2008.
To overcome these issues and control the pollution of water resources from industries, the
EPC unit conducted a forum in the 3rd
of May 2014 with expertise‟s in the water and related
sectors to review the anomalies in the present standards. Due to continuous dialogues
between the stakeholders, during the reviewing process, the practical difficulties had been
identified, discussed and resolved.
4.2.1.2.2 Establishment of new regulations for Prescribed Activities
In year 2014, yet another important regulation reviewed and amended under the EPC unit
was the prescribed activity list no. 1533/16 gazette in 2008.10.25. Series of meetings were
held with officers included of Provincial officers. The outcome of the series of meetings was
that, at the amended the prescribed activities were categorized into four parts, namely 1A,
2A, B and C for serous monitoring of high polluting industries. And this regulation will be in
operation in year 2015.
Finally, during the year 2014, the EPC unit had been managed of, amended the new
regulation on issuing of EPL.
With the series of discussions held with the relevant parties, the EPC unit managed to review
the sections of existing regulation no. 1543/18 dated 01.02.2008 on issuing of EPL fee. With
the outcomes gained during the discussions, a new fee structure was introduced for the
prescribed activities of part 1A, 2A, B and for the C categories.
Apart from provision of EPL licenses and policy development, EPC unit is been carrying out
initiatives on technical facilitation for the relent parties. Illustrated below were some of the
initiatives performed by the EPC unit during the reported period.
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4.2.1.3 Technical Facilitation
4.2.1.3.1 H&M Committee
This committee formed under EPC unit to determine the industrial effluents withdrawal to the
water bodies mainly to the Kelani River as the Kelani River provides raw water from
Ambatale for the supplying of almost 75% of the water requirement in Greater Colombo
Area. Other than that, this committee provides the technical inputs for evaluate proposals on
locating high and medium polluting industries outside the Kelani river basin which generate
high amount of wastewater. This committee consists of members from the BOI, National
Water Supply & Drainage Board, Ministry of Industry, Urban Development Authority
(UDA) and the CEA.
The following table illustrated the number of meetings and discussions held for determining
and taking decisions on quality of effluents withdrawal from High and Medium Polluting
industries.
Table 4.7: No. of H&M committee meetings and decisions undertaken
Year No. of
Meetings
No. of project
evaluations
No. of
recommendations
No of rejected
projects
No. of differed
projects
2013 14 58 35 4 19
2014 12 34 24 8 4
2015 11 71
4.2.1.3.2 Program on Eco Friendly Livestock Farming for Healthy Living
The Environmental problems caused due to livestock farms are increasing day by day. Most
of the small scale livestock farms are located closer to dwellings and complained on odor,
dust and pollution of drinking water sources.
To overcome these issues and promote environment friendly livestock farming, EPC unit
with the assistance of the Ministry of Livestock & Rural Community Development,
Department of Animal Production & Health, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Local
Government & Provincial Councils established a National Level Advisory Committee. This
committee is responsible for policy recommendations and ensures that the livestock farming
industry, environment &health will work in a manner to maintain the highest possible
standards of environmental, animal production & health aspects.
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To provide more recognized service by controlling pollution and through awareness, the
provincial level committee for Western Province had been established of a National Level
Advisory Committee. In 2013 the guide lines on piggery, goat, poultry and cattle farming
guidelines were prepared. In the year 2014; 4000 guide books on poultry farming, 2500 on
Piggeries and 2500 on Cattle & Goat were printed. Livestock guideline books launching
program was held on 03.04.2014 at the CEA auditorium and 1000 books were distributed
among Ministry of health, Livestock. In 2014, an awareness programs and presentations were
conducted for the Piggery owners in Kalutara.
4.2.1.3.3 Establishment of Compliance Assistance Centres for Small & Medium
Enterprises
Another major initiative commenced during the year 2014 by the EPC unit, was the
establishment of Compliance Assistance Centres in terms of assisting medium and small
scale industries. This committee comprised with the partners of ITI, Industrial Development
Board (IDB), National Engineering Research & Development Centre (NERD), National
Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Switch Asia program and the Ministry of Industry and
Commerce.
During the 2014, two awareness workshops were held with the participation of 48
participants at Polonnaruwa and 135 participants at Kegalle on vehicle service stations, to
introduce the developed method to industrial community who operate Service stations. One
workshop on rice mill sector was held at Anuradhapura with about 30 participants on rice
mill owners.
The guidebook on Service station was finalized and print in year 2014.
Apart from the above regulative & monitoring activities, the policy development and the
technical facilitation, EPC unit carried out of special programs for the pollution control as
follows;
4.2.1.4 Special Programmes for Pollution Control
4.2.1.4.1 National Green Awards Program
The “National Green Awards” the only award scheme implemented by the CEA on
environmental concerns, was initiated with a view to recognize and publicize to private and
public sector organizations, which are functioning in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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The Green Award Scheme has been creating an open forum among the different industrial
sectors to apply the best practical options in the pollution abatement and greening the
environment in Sri Lanka. This program has been embarked successfully for three
consecutive years from 2013 to 2015 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference
Hall with the patronage of HE the President of Sri Lanka. The following table elaborated the
number of awards granted under each category for respective years as follows.
Table 4.8: Number of awards granted under each category for respective years
Year Awards
Gold Silver Bronze Merit
2013 7 12 18 12
2014 12 13 17 9
2015 6 18 13 7
4.2.1.4.2 Chemical Accidence Prevention and Preparedness program
The “Chemical Accident Prevention and Preparedness Program for Sri Lanka (CAPP-SL)”,
was implemented from July 2012 to November 2013, by the EPC unit of the CEA. It was
funded by Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)‟s Quick
Start Program Trust Fund, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) as the Executing
Agency and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) was served as the Technical
Support Partner.
The objective of the project was to build the capacity of relevant institutions in Sri Lanka to
develop systems addressing chemical accident prevention and preparedness. The project
consisted of identifying the country‟s situation with respect to chemical accident risks,
defining the needs and priorities for improved management of chemical accident risks, and
building capacity of multi-stakeholders through training. The project outcomes were a
Country Situation Report with respect to chemical accidents, needs assessment and the road
map for CAPP implementation.
4.2.2 Waste Management (WM) Unit
The WM unit of the EPC Division of the CEA has been entrusted with the tasks of
Implementing the regulations related to HWM
Dealing with the international treaties
Implementing the requisite projects/programs related to both hazardous waste and
solid waste management as identified
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4.2.2.1 Implementation of Hazardous Waste Management Regulations in Sri Lanka
As a part of the implementing the HWM regulations (No. 01 of 2008 by the extra ordinary
gazette notification No. 1534/18 dated 01.02.2008), licenses were issued as follows:
Table 4.9: Issuing of Hazardous waste management licenses 2013-2015
Year No. of Licenses Issued
2013 90
2014 143
2015 119
4.2.2.2. Implementation of Basel Convention (BC)
Importation of Waste Materials Listed in the List ‘B’ of Basel Convention for
Industries
Sri Lanka has ratified the Basel Convention (BC) on Trans-boundary movement of HW and
their Disposal on 28.08.1992 and since then, the CEA was designated as the Competent
Authority for the BC. The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) for the Implementation
of BC functioning under the Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources has appointed a
Technical Expert Committee (TEC) to support the CEA in sound decision making on matters
related to technical aspects of managing HW in the country. The TEC, chaired by the CEA
also submits recommendations for the projects that are seeking approval to import waste
listed in the Basel List „B‟ as raw materials (Importing Waste in the List „A‟ of the BC is
banned by a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers).
Regulations with respect to importation of hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste
materials to the country were gazetted on 05th
June of 2013 by the gazette No. 1813/14 under
the Act of import and export control. As part of the implementing these regulations 686
number of clearances were issued during this three years period.
Table 4.10: Number of clearances issued
Year No. of Clearance Issued
2013 154
2014 310
2015 243
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Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous Waste
Being the competent authority for the implementation of BC in Sri Lanka, during the
reporting period CEA has given the approvals for 21 transits and 15 exportations (Trans-
boundary movement) of waste materials listed in the List “A” of the BC.
Table 4.11: Approvals given for transits and exportations
Year Transits Exportation
2013 7 6
2014 8 5
2015 6 4
4.2.2.3 Implementation of Rotterdam Convention
Updating the National Chemical Profile of Sri Lanka and Preparation of National
Implementation Plan for the Chemical Management
Final report on the National Chemical Profile of Sri Lanka and National Implementation Plan
for the Chemical Management has been prepared and improvement of the quality of this
report is in progress.
4.2.2.4 Electronic Waste Management
As there is a high demand for e-items in the country, generation of E-waste is notably
increased during the last few years. These e-items contain hazardous material which needs
proper attention.
Providing prioritized attention apart from the regulatory role, CEA has taken several
successful initiatives to manage E-waste in the country during the past five years. National
Cooperate Partnership Program with private and public sector companies, Drop off events,
Awareness programs based on various sectors are some of such initiatives.
In line with increasing awareness among general public on E–waste Management two drop
off events were organized in 2013 at General Hospital, Colombo and Municipal Council,
Kurunegala.
In 2014, CEA had declared a national week for E-waste Management during 27th
May to 2nd
June 2014.
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In parallel to this, resuming of Memorandum of Understanding of the partner companies of
National Cooperate E-waste management program was also held ceremonially at the
launching event of this week on 26th
May 2014 at “Mihilaka Medura”, BMICH. 19 Partner
companies were signed the Memorandum of Understanding. During this week CEA and the
partner companies had jointly organized drop-off events islandwide. There were 35 such
drop-off events had been held. These drop-off events were implemented successfully and
nearly 320 tons of E-waste were collected and disposed through licensed E-waste collectors.
4.2.2.6 Implementation of Thin Polythene Regulation
In the year 2014, raiding programs were carried out for proper implementation of thin
polythene regulation. Prior to the raiding paper advertisement was published to make aware
the public on prohibition of production, sale of polythene less than 20 microns. Accordingly
actions were taken to raid the industries which are producing polythene less than 20 microns
covering the western province from July 2014. Raiding was carried out in 104 industries and
actions were taken to take legal action for 08 industries.
4.2.3. Laboratory Services Unit
The CEA has a well-equipped Laboratory which is capable of carrying out extensive tests and
measurements in water quality, air quality, noise and vibrations. Analytical testing facilities
are provided under commercial basis for those who need water, air, noise, soil and solid
waste testing facilities.
4.2.3.1. Air Quality Monitoring Status in Sri Lanka
Annual averages of ambient PM10 level in Colombo over the years have remained relatively
within the 60 to 82µg/m3 range with a slight decreasing trend since 1998. The peak was
recorded in 2001. It was observed that sharp decrease for 2009 again started to increase.
These values, however, consistently exceeded World Health Organization (WHO) latest
guideline value of 50µg/m3 for PM10. Thus Colombo city is very unhealthy in terms of its
particulate pollution. However, there is a slight decreasing trend of PM10 from the beginning.
In controlling ambient air quality in Sri Lanka, it is mandatory to control source emissions as
well as non-source emissions. As a strategy for source emission control, the CEA has
finalized Source Emission Control standards for Sri Lanka. These standards were approved
by Board of Management of the CEA and allowed to practice as interim standard until
gazetted under NEA.
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In 2013, ambient air quality of Nugegoda, Anuradapura and Jaffna cities were monitored
with the use of continouos automated mobile ambient air quality monitoring station.
Ambient air quality monitoring in Kurunagala city was done in 2014.
Under the island wide Ambient air Quality monitoring programme using Mobile monitoring
station, air quality monitoring in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Madirigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Matara
and Badulla was done in 2015.
4.2.3.1.1 Preparation and Updating the Emission Inventory
Vehicle emission testing programme is implemented to control air pollution caused by
vehicles and officers of this unit engage in road side monitoring activities occasionally. In
addition the vehicle emission testing programme and Vehicle Emission Test (VET) centres
are monitored on a regular basis through controlling air pollution caused by vehicles.
Emission inventory is the basic air resource management tool and the CEA has developed the
emission inventory for year 2011 in 2014. Based on the emission loads from each sub sector,
priority sources have been identified for the control of emissions. 2015 action plan was
developed based on the control of dominating air pollution source of the 2011 emission
inventory.
4.2.3.1.2 Revision of Existing Regulations and Formulation of New Emission
Regulations
As per the 2010 emission inventory data (developed in 2013), the CEA has identified the
transport sector of the country is still dominate among the other pollution sources such as
industrial sector, power sector and other all sectors. Based on above information, mobile
source emission standards have been revised in 2014 to further reduce the vehicular emission
to our ambient air environment and thereby to maintain the ambient air quality stats well
within the ambient air quality standards.
Formulation of Industrial source emission regulation also completed in 2014 and it is
expected to reduce the industrial emissions to our air environment through the
implementation of this regulation and thereby to maintain the ambient air quality status of the
country.
Code of practice on emission monitoring is being preparing from July 2015.
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4.2.3.1.3 Trans-boundary Air Pollution Monitoring
The Laboratory of the CEA is the National Implementing Agency for the implementation of
Male Declaration activities on Control and Prevention of Air Pollution and its likely Trans-
boundary Effects for South Asia. Laboratory is carrying out the study of trans-boundary air
pollution monitoring program under the Male Declaration in parallel with other South Asian
countries.
4.2.3.1.4 Acid Rain Monitoring
Under Male Declaration project, Air Quality Monitoring unit carries out acid rain monitoring
programme to identify any possible acid rain due to trans-boundary air pollution. Under this
programme sampling site is identified under the recommendation of Male Project Monitoring
Committee in Doramadalawa, Mihinthale and rain water collected in wet only collectors and
bulk collectors are analyzed for pH, Conductivity Anions concentrations, Cations
concentrations and amount of precipitation.
Rainwater samples were collected on a weekly basis from the collector located around 7m
height from the top of rock (around 20m height from ground) in the open area by using 6
inches diameter glass funnel with sampling bottle of 5l. Electric Conductivity (EC) and pH
are being measured at the site by using water quality checker (Horiba U-10). Filtered samples
are analyzed by Ion Chromatograph (IC) (Dionex ICS 900).
4.2.3.1.5 Noise and Vibration Measurements / Industrial Noise Measurements
Noise pollution is also a major environmental problem causing public nuisance in Sri Lankan
community. Laboratory receives many complaints on noise pollution caused by industrial
activities and community activities. A technical committee was formed to amend national
noise control regulations comprising technical experts on noise. Regulations for vehicle horn
noise control were gazzeted and Vehicle horn noise testing programme was implemented to
control noise pollution caused by vehicles.
Laboratory performs noise level measurements for compliance monitoring in case of issuance
or renewals of EPL for industries and review of complaints from general public.
In 2013, many stakeholder meetings, road side awareness program with Traffic Police
Division and Environmental Police Division of Department of police were conducted. Field
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vehicle horn noise measurement sessions have also been conducted in many city areas to
make general public aware of the new regulation.
New guidelines values for construction and operation of highways especially elevated high
ways have been prepared in 2014 to support construction of Peliyagoda-Kirulapone elevated
high way construction project.
Preparation of industrial noise monitoring manual was drafted and industrial noise regulation
have been submitted to the Legal Draftsman in 2015 for necessary amendments.
4.2.3.2 Water Quality Monitoring Laboratory
The water quality monitoring of the EPC Division of the CEA engages in monitoring,
analyzing and reporting of the industrial effluents throughout the country.
During the reporting period, the laboratory could be able to collect and analyzes samples.
These include industrial effluent collected for EPL, Commercial basis, regular monitoring
and legal requirement and surface water and ground water sample from different water
bodies.
The industrial inspections were made in order to collect industrial effluent throughout the
country. Basically these samples were collected for various requirements as mentioned
below.
Table 4.12: No of samples collected during the reporting period on industrial effluent
Purpose of sampling No. of samples in each year
2013 2014 2015
For New EPL or renewal 123 158 144
For legal requirement 59 60 15
Investigate complain 75 164 84
Monitoring 49 67 19
CTP 36
Other purpose 13 36 04
Commercial basis 89 61 39
Total 444 546 305
4.2.3.2.1 Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program
The surface water quality monitoring of Kelani River, Mahaoya, Bentota and Dandugamoya
have been carried out monthly. In addition to that surface water quality monitoring of
Borelasgamuwa Wewa has been carried out once in three months.
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Table 4.13: No of samples collected from the surface water bodies
Name of the
surface water
Body
2013 2014 2015
No. of
samples
No. of
parameters
analyzed
No. of
samples
No. of
parameters
analyzed
No. of
samples
No. of
parameters
analyzed
Kelani River 142 1988 148 2072 133 1862
Mahaoya 88 1232 80 1120 67 938
Dandugamoya 72 720 72 1008 65 910
Boralasgamuwa 24 336 16 240 - -
Bentota 71 994 70 980 65 910
Other - - 14 196 500 -
Commercial 79 474 4 56 110 880
Total 334 3756 404 5072 940 5500
4.2.3.2.2 Other Activities done by the Water Quality Monitoring Unit
Participation of Awareness Program
During the reporting period, the staff of the laboratory could participate to aware the different
groups of public on water pollution and related field.
Several presentations were done for the various others groups such as Departments of
Railway and Community base organization conducted by CEA and other external institute.
4.2.3.2.3 Other Activities
During this period, the laboratory could attend several EIA inspection and scooping meetings,
and Court cases auditing of Environmental Laboratories and Consultancy Services which
conducted by the internal division of CEA.
4.3. Environmental Education & Awareness Division (EE&A)
The EE&A unit of CEA functioning with the main responsibility for executing wide
spectrum of education and awareness programs and activities for various target groups among
public to obtain their active participation for the protection and conservation of healthy
environment, implemented the following programs within the mentioned period are as
follows;
The Environmental Pioneer Program, financed by the Treasury is one of the major initiatives
the EE&A division has been functioning during the said period. Under the initiative, the main
objective is to enhance of a behavioural change among the school children from grade 6 to 12
through change of perceptions, attitudes and values for a clean and green environment and to
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improve their knowledge on environment by obtaining their active participation in Eco-
friendly activities.
During the said period of 2013 to 2015 the following number of students had been entitled as
environmental badge holders as the following table illustrated.
Table 4.14: Number of Environmental Badge Holders
Year Badges
Presidential Gold Silver Green
2013 16 517 1560 4923
2014 25 269 1041 4687
2015 21 194 929 3734
The event was hosted for three consecutive years and the award ceremony of the students
who have been selected as Presidential Medal holders which was the highest ranked medal of
EPP were awarded by the HE the President of the Sri Lanka and was embarked successfully
with the patronage of the EE&A unit of CEA as follows,
In year 2015, 21 students were nominated as presidential award winners
In year 2014, 25 students were nominated as presidential award winners
In year 2013, 16 students were nominated as presidential award winners
Apart from selecting and awarding the students as Presidential Medal holders, in every
conservative year, these students were given practical opportunity to initiate environmental
friendly projects and these projects were selected and provided the financial support under
the project.
Further, the National Environmental Pioneer Camp was hosted as a national event for the
above mentioned period as of a continuation event hosted on the following districts,
In 2013 - On the 16th
to 19th
of October 2013 with the participation 238
Environmental Pioneers and 36 teachers at Pulathisipura National College of
Education in Polonnaruwa
In 2014 - instead of single National Environmental Camp, EE&A Division of CEA
provided funds to conduct District Environmental Camps at 13 Districts
Apart from training and enhancing the school children, the EE&A unit has been successful in
initiating training and awareness programs for teachers and pre-school teachers.
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In 2013, 6 teacher training programs were conducted in the districts of Badulla (2
programs), Monaragala, Mullaitivu, Batticoloa and Kandy.
In 2014, one Commissioner Trainer Program was conducted instead of the teacher
training program.
In 2015, 69 teacher training programs were conducted as provincial level.
For the pre-school teacher guidebooks, the initiatives were carried out in the 2013, for the
printing of 5000 guidebooks for Pre-schools in Sinhala medium and 1000 copies in Tamil
medium. And in 2014, 5092 pre-school guidebooks were printed in the year 2014.
Apart from conduct of programs for the school children, the EE&A unit had been successful
in conduct of training and awareness programs for different segment of communities
including of the followings;
4.3.1 Program for Housewives
The contribution of house wives for the conservation and protection of the environment is
very important. EE&A Division of the CEA initiated Programs for House Wives for the
consecutive years of 2013 & 2014 in order to aware them about Eco friendly home gardens,
Eco friendly self employment and Eco friendly small families. Under this EE&A unit
managed to introduce eco-friendly agricultural practices, which can be used to promote the
nutritional status of their families and to increase their income through agriculture as a self-
employment.
In 2014, 8 programs were conducted for 8, divisional secretariat divisions to introduce the
environmental friendly practices. While in 2013, 6 programs were conducted for 6 divisional
secretariat divisions.
4.3.2 International Centre for Environmental Studies (ICES)
CEA has established an International Centre for Environmental Studies (ICES) under the
EE&A Division in 2014 to execute wide spectrum of programs and activities catering to the
needs of diverse target groups.
Under this initiative, during the 2014, two certificate courses were conducted on
Environmental Pollution Control & Environmental Management & other one is on the
Environmental Pollution Control for the total of 41 participants. In 2015, one certificate
course was conducted for 39 participants from May to July on Environmental Pollution
Control.
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4.3.3 Commemoration of the World Environment Day
In every year, the EE&A unit hosted of various programs and events for the commemoration
of the world environment day, and in year 2014, the event was hosted at the Royal College,
Colombo on the 05th of June, 2014 under the theme of “Small Islands and Climate Change”.
This program was organized by the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy with the
support of CEA. And in 2013, Under the theme “Think, eat, save, reduce your Food print”
the World Environment Day-2013 was held at the Temple Trees with the participation of
more than 5000 School children including Environmental Pioneers with the participation of
His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka.2015 world environmental day programme was
conducted at Medirigiriya, “Watadageya” with the chair person of his Excellency the
president and participation of 1000 environmental pioneers.
4.4 Legal Unit
The Legal Unit under the direct supervision of the Director General assisted in enforcing the
provisions and the regulations made under the NEA. Its substantive functions were to
facilitate the litigation process under the Act.
The Unit performed its functions by taking legal action against the violators by filing court
cases, sending legal notices and show cause letters, cancellation and refusal of EPL, attend
appeal hearings at the Ministry, forwarding complaints to institute legal action under section
98 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Consequently; some Industrialists had taken action to
complete their treatment plants while others removed their polluting sections or pleaded
guilty. The following table illustrates performance of the litigation process from 2013 – 2015.
Table 4.15: Physical progress of litigation
Component Physical Progress
2013 2014 2015
Cases filed by the CEA 110 93 46
Pending & Finalized Court Cases filed by
the CEA
Pending – 203
Finalized – 68
Pending – 222
Finalized – 55
Pending – 132
Finalized – 40
Sent Legal Notices 37 225 86
Court Cases filed against the CEA 40 40 08
Section 12 Directives - 03 02
Section 24B Directives 01 20 08
EPL Refusals 141 98 81
Show Cause Letters 01 - 02
EPL Cancellation 18 33 22
Attended Appeal Hearings 21 07
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Amendments to the National Environmental Act
The Legal Unit of the CEA has taken steps to introduce the novel concepts such as the
“Polluter Pays Principle” by introducing Load Based Licensing Scheme and chapters on
Wetland and Hazardous Waste to the proposed NEA amendments and also the penalty
provisions also have been improved. The final draft forwarded by the Department of Legal
Draftsman has been finalized and discussed while introduction on a new NEA was agreed
upon. Accordingly, the Legal Unit took steps to draft a new Act incorporating all the
amendments. The Legal Unit is in the process of discussing the introduction of a new Act
with the senior management of the CEA.
4.5 Regionalization Program of the CEA
The CEA has established nine Provincial Offices with a view to streamlining its activities on
a provincial basis covering the entire island.
During this period, Provincial Offices performed assigned duties and functions relating to
management and protection of the environment effectively, to ensure a better arrangement for
the performance of activities of the CEA under the direct supervision of the Director General
with the technical guidance of respective Divisional Heads of the Head Office.
With regard to the implementation of EPL scheme, issuance of ER for new industries, public
complaints, EIA/IEE proposals and environmental clearance for non-prescribed activities are
shown below.
4.5.1 EPL Procedure
The number of EPL issued during the three year period 2013-2015 was 5,405 for “A”
category industries and 4,613 for “B” category industries. The number of EPLs renewed
during this period for “A” category is 9,246 while for “B” category, it is 2,902. The district-
wise breakdown of the new EPLs and renewals is given in Table 4.16. The progress on
implementation of the EPL procedure could be illustrated as follows:
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Table 4.16: Number of EPLs issued and renewed
Province
District
No. of EPLs issued No. of EPLs renewed
2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
"A” "B" "A” "B" "A” "B" "A” "B" "A” "B" "A” "B"
WPO Colombo 123 91 525 341 261 175 530 116 811 228 685 161
Gampaha 88 82 305 315 181 149 208 94 554 186 576 84
Kalutara 42 43 168 112 114 76 230 57 280 99 239 58
CPO Kandy 86 60 195 146 74 23 132 38 260 63 329 58
Matale 25 41 118 29 0 19 102 29 127 37 171 41
Nuwaraeliya 12 0 25 38 101 4 12 2 54 2 32 4
SuPO Galle 42 55 125 135 45 52 114 73 202 117 147 61
Matara 49 40 131 77 9 15 110 49 173 82 121 82
H'thota 36 30 95 68 15 23 79 16 141 25 149 22
SaPO Kegalle 65 46 108 202 94 79 124 51 185 87 309 64
Ratnapura 88 46 141 199 90 82 120 32 124 71 225 60
NCPO A'pura 90 59 169 51 72 10 129 62 100 24 113 11
Polonnaruwa 9 32 119 105 9 6 36 11 41 11 65 13
EPO Trincomalle 49 34 104 45 8 22 71 41 47 26 108 40
Ampara 66 88 170 140 8 14 67 61 51 74 82 42
Baticaloa 26 102 116 117 9 17 42 41 29 37 74 28
Vavunia 16 10 57 15 0 0 15 0 23 1 0 0
Mannar 1 1 67 106 38 74 1 0 4 0 28 5
UPO Badulla 31 23 145 50 19 30 29 8 40 13 65 28
Monaragala 22 26 90 74 8 16 10 7 27 13 82 17
NPO Jaffna 30 18 138 76 22 10 22 5 63 21 90 11
Kilinochchi 1 7 27 125 8 11 0 0 1 0 14 0
Mulathiw 9 4 31 40 0 16 5 0 10 0 7 0
NWPO Kurunagala 5 7 89 120 0 0 1
Puttalum 1 2 15 17 0 0 1
Total 1006 938 3175 2665 1240 1060 2188 793 3347 1217 3711 892
4.5.2 Issuing Environmental Recommendation for new industries
Although not a legal requirement, an environmental clearance process, called environmental
recommendation, presents a procedure for preventing environmental damage in respect of
designated activities. The screening of new industrial sites by the CEA has several benefits
and ensures that industries are not located in unsuitable locations. There have been instances
in the past, when industries have been located in totally unsuitable locations, resulting in
many problems both for the industry as well as to neighbouring residents. Since 2000
however, the CEA grants site clearance only for a limited number of activities which are high
polluting.
4.5.3 Issuing Environmental Recommendation for New Industries
The screening of new industrial sites by the CEA has several benefits and ensures that
industries are not located in unsuitable locations. There have been instances in the past, when
industries have been located in totally unsuitable locations, resulting in many problems both
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for the industry as well as to neighbouring residents. Since 2000 however, the CEA grants
site clearance only for a limited (80) number of activities which are high polluting in active.
But, the number has increased up to 3,402 approvals and 144 rejections during this period.
With the establishment of POs, new site recommendations are issued by the POs.
Table 4.17: Recommendations for siting of new industries
4.5.4 Handling of Public Complaints
A major function of a Provincial Office is the resolution of public complaints on
environmental pollution/nuisances. From 2013 to 2015, 3780 industrial pollution complaints
and 1062 natural resources management related complaints were handled respectively by the
POs. 1198 complaints were resolved during this period. The POs also respond to complaints
from the public in relation to pollution/nuisance caused by the operation of industries, other
development activities and over exploitation of natural resources. The complaints received
Province District No. of Applications
received
No of Approvals
granted
No of Rejections
2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
WPO Colombo 144 141 135 125 94 165 0 0 0
Gampaha 149 199 137 12 11 40 1 0 1
Kalutara 97 97 140 69 72 69 4 4 5
CPO Kandy 126 76 75 57 49 37 11 6 4
Matale 69 51 70 74 54 41 3 3 0
Nuwaraeliya 19 12 5 7 9 3 1 0 0
SuPO Galle 68 98 67 56 75 56 3 6 4
Matara 70 65 33 55 64 23 3 8 7
H'thota 34 35 21 19 20 11 0 0 3
SaPO Kegalle 78 73 74 57 60 45 0 1 1
Ratnapura 67 40 75 45 53 37 1 0 0
NCPO A'pura 105 78 68 78 25 22 0 4 1
Polonnaruwa 28 34 23 6 9 12 0 0 0
EPO Trincomalle 74 18 14 62 17 14 0 3 0
Ampara 67 18 26 51 23 28 4 5 1
Baticaloa 118 69 59 109 82 40 0 0 2
Mannar 12 17 14 6 16 14 0 0 0
Vavunia 28 40 31 8 27 16 0 1 0
UPO Badulla 92 63 30 58 32 26 19 7 3
Monaragala 52 32 35 37 28 25 0 0 1
NPO Jaffna 81 72 71 72 47 33 2 0 2
Kilinochchi 97 66 114 87 60 100 1 0 4
Mulathiw 100 145 63 68 136 61 0 0 0
NWPO Kurunegala 14 23 166 4 10 160 3 0 1
Puttlam 12 22 35 2 7 20 0 0 0
Total 1801 1584 1581 1224 1080 1098 56 48 40
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are duly investigated and mitigatory actions are recommended. In certain cases the
complaints are referred to the responsible institutes for necessary action. The following Table
shows the details of the complaints handled by POs from 2013 to 2015.
Table 4.18: Details of the complaints handled by POs 2013-2015
4.5.5 IEE Approvals
The number of applications under IEE regulations received by the Provincial Offices is 280
in 2013, 309 in 2014 and 286 in 2015. The approvals granted numbered 296 in 2013, 272 in
2014 and 258 in 2015.
Table 4.19: List of projects approved during the period of 2013-2015 under IEE regulations
Province District No. of Applications
Received
No. of Approval
Granted
No. of Rejections
2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
WPO Colombo 0 1 3 0 0 0 0
Gampaha 1 0 37 0 0 4 0 1
Kalutara 6 3 19 2 2 2 0
SuPO Galle 6 10 4 0 2 7 0 1 1
Matara 0 0 2 0 4 2 0
H'thota 8 1 3 0 2 3 0
CPO Kandy 89 81 49 73 70 61 2 5 2
Matale 3 7 1 7 15 13 0 0
Nuwaraeliya 51 78 58 153 89 51 4 17
SaPO Kegalle 6 7 1 4 4 6 0
Ratnapura 3 4 4 3 3 4 0
UPO Badulla 18 99 89 37 69 97 0 2
Monaragal 5 6 2 1 5 2 0 0
EPO Trincomalee 51 8 0 13 9 2 0
Ampara 10 0 0 2 0 0 0
Batticaloa 8 0 3 1 0 2 0
Mannar 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vavunia 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
NCPO A'pura 5 2 3 0 0 0 0
Polonnaruwa 2 2 6 0 0 0 0
NPO Jaffna 1 0 2 0 0 2 0
Kilinochchi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mullaithivu 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 280 309 286 296 272 258 15 6 23
Year
No. of complaints
received
No. of complaints
solved Referred to other
Institutions EPC NRM EPC NRM
2013 1434 372 457 111 191
2014 875 225 186 52 117
2015 1471 465 270 122 156
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CHAPTER 5
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE PLANS AND ASSETS
The corporate financial planning process provides management across the Authority with the
ability to plan investments and budgets consistent with corporate strategy. This section
describes the financial performance of the CEA for the period 2013 up to November 2015. It
also includes a financial forecast for five years from 2016 to 2020. Table 5.1 presents the
expenditure of the CEA for the years 2013, 2014, and up to November 2015. Table 5.2
submits the detailed break-up of recurrent and capital expenditure. Table 5.6 gives the
expenditure forecast for the five years 2016 to 2020.
Table 5.1: Actual expenditure of the CEA 2013-2015 (Rs."000")*
Year Recurrent
Expenditure
Capital
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure
2013 527,528 40,715 568,243
2014 657,421 59,272 716,693
2015 up to Nov 642,901 28,478 671,379
Total 1,827,850 128,465 1,956,315
*This excludes project expenditure shown in Table 5.3
5.1 Actual expenditure
Table 5.1 shows that the total annual expenditure of the CEA has increased for the years 2014
and 2015 compared to the year 2013 by 26 percent and 18 percent respectively. Its total
expenditure for 2014 is Rs. 717 million, as compared to Rs.568 million in 2013. Meanwhile,
the capital expenditure of the Authority has increased by 46 percent in 2014 compared to the
year 2013.
Table 5.2: Expenditure statements-CEA 2013-2015 up to November (Rs."000") *
Description 2013 2014 2015 up to Nov
Personal Emoluments 363,503 462,816 493,856
Traveling 16,845 28,103 23,805
Stationary and consumables 44,977 52,676 39,640
Operation and maintenance 69,342 91,468 77,537
Research and development 32,861 22,358 8,063
Sub Total of Recurrent 527,528 657,421 642,901
Rehabilitation and Improvement
of Capital Assets 3,562 5,007 3,076
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Acquisition of Fixed Assets 29,741 38,195 15,729
Other Capital assets 7,412 16,070 9,672
Sub Total of Capital 40,715 59,272 28,478
Grand Total 568,243 716,693 671,378
* This excludes project expenditure shown in Table 5.3
Table 5.3: Projects expenditure of the CEA 2013-2015 up to Nov (Rs."000")
Name of the Project 2013 2014 2015 up to
November
Treasury Funded
Pilisaru Project - Integrated Solid Waste
Management Programme 265,000 343,111 84,368
National Post Consumer Plastic Waste
Management Project 69,258 42,859 28,853
Environmental Pioneer Programme 7,800 7,911 12,671
National Environmental Information Centre
(Library) 2,530
Environmental Protection area Management
and Conservation Programme 4,000 3,768
Strengthening of Laboratory of the CEA and
Improvement of Environmental Quality 16,856 39,788 6,365
Foreign Funded
Establishment of waste management system in
high level road region in Colombo
district(KOICA Project)
47,086 15,859
Construction of Solid Waste Disposal
Facilities (EDCF Project) 14,074 90,709 13,212
Strengthening National Capacities for Sound
Management of Priority Industrial
Carcinogens with special emphasis on
Asbestoses & Updating Chemical Profile in
Sri Lanka
139 55 714
Chemical Accidental Prevention Programme
in Sri Lanka 5,056 1,186 60
The Project for Monitoring of the Water
Quality of Major Water Bodies (JICA Project) 807
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Table 5.4: Actual cash inflows to the CEA 2013-2015 up to Nov (Rs."000")*
Year Treasury
Allocation CEA revenue
2013 327,507 167,787
2014 380,000 220,662
2015 up to Nov. 483,650 169,937
* This excludes treasury allocations for projects shown in Table 5.3
5.2 Future Forecast
The ensuing five year period will drastically enhance the CEA‟s activities both at national
and at sub national levels. In this context, the CEA expects to address the introduction of
load based licensing fees and enhancing the revenue base of the CEA enabling its self-
financing ability. Furthermore, the CEA wishes to strengthen effective implementation of the
Environmental regulations through its regional network which would necessitate expansion
of the CEA human resources at various higher levels. Actually, the recurrent expenditure
forecast during the next five years will be higher compared to present expenditure. Under
capital expenditure, a breakdown of estimates for each year of the planning period is shown
in Table 5.5.
Table 5.5: Expenditure Forecast of the CEA, 2016-2020 (Rs."000")*
Description 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Recurrent
Personal Emoluments 661,828 682,918 750,892 825,980 908,580
Travelling 36,960 40,656 44,722 49,194 54,113
Stationery and Consumables 56,750 62,338 68,479 75,326 82,860
Operation and Maintenance 128,762 139,807 153,389 168,290 184,638
Research and Developments 23,310 25,641 28,205 31,026 34,128
Sub Total of Recurrent 907,610 951,360 1,045,687 1,149,816 1,264,319
Capital
Rehabilitation & Improvement of
Capital Assets 22,657 23,790 24,980 26,229 27,540
Acquisition of Fixed Assets 38,177 40,086 42,090 44,194 46,403
Other Capital assets 11,405 11,975 12,574 13,302 13,962
Sub Total of Capital 72,239 75,851 79,644 83,725 87,905
Total 727,669 796,824 872,714 1,233,541 1,352,224
* This excludes project forecasted expenditure shown in Table 5.6
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Two environmental programmes at national level, such as “PILISARU, a National Solid
Waste Management Program and school pioneer programme, will be continued during the
period 2016 to 2020 and the estimated budget for these two programs would be Rs.1,879
million. A major project, namely, Construction of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities under
EDCF funding is estimated to cost Rs.392 million in 2016, Rs.1,000 million in 2017 and
Rs.1,450 million in 2018 (Table 5.6).
Table 5.6: Estimates for the special projects of the CEA, 2014-2018 (Rs."000")
Name of the Project 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Treasury funded projects
Pilisaru Project - Integrated Solid
Waste Management Programme 500,000 500,000 600,000
Environmental Pioneer Programme 66,000 65,000 70,000 78,000
Strenthening of the laboratory of the
CEA and Improvement of
Environmental Quality
30,000 30,000
Develop Management System to
Safeguard water Resources from
Quality Deterioration - DHC
10,000 76,000 70,000 85,000 55,000
Foreign funded projects
Construction of Solid Waste Waste
Disposal Facilities (EDCF Project) 392,000 1,000,000 1,450,000
The Project for Monitoring of the
Water Quality of Major Water Bodies
(JICA Project)
31,500 36,500 15,500
Strengthening the Central
Environmental Resource Database
Using Geo-Information Technology
and Preparation of Divisional
Environmental Profiles in Sri Lanka.
60,500 23,000 13,500
Data collection survey on Solid Waste
Management in Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka
47,800 47,800 95,600 20,600
The recurrent expenditure is projected to increase by 38 percent from Rs.843 million in 2016
to Rs. 1,167 million in 2020 (Table 5.7). In contrast, the capital expenditure increase over the
period is 22 percent.
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Table 5.7: Budget Estimates of the CEA 2016-2020 (Rs."000") *
Year Recurrent
Expenditure
Capital
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure
2016 842, 562 72,000 914,562
2017 878,168 76,000 954,168
2018 965,186 80,000 1,045,186
2019 1,061,704 84,000 1,145,704
2020 1,167,875 88,000 1,255,875
*This excludes estimated expenditure under Pilisaru, KOICA Projects
With respect to cash inflows, the Treasury allocation decreases by Rs.0.9 million during the
five year period from 2016-2020. On the other hand, the CEA revenue for the corresponding
period increases by Rs.358 million which amounts to a 144 percent increase (Table 5.8).
Table 5.8: Estimated cash inflows of the CEA for 2016-2020 (Rs."000")
Year Treasury
Allocation
CEA
revenue
Total
Income
2016 658,787 248,823 907,610
2017 555,000 396,360 951,360
2018 585,500 460,187 1,045,687
2019 620,630 529,186 1,149,816
2020 657,850 606,469 1,264,319
5.3 Categories of Physical Assets
Asset management calls for the efficient management of current assets (cash, receivables,
inventory), current liabilities (payables and accruals), turnovers and the enhanced
management of its working capital. The CEAs non-financial assets consist of infrastructure,
equipment and machinery. In corporate finance, asset management is the process of ensuring
that an institution‟s tangible and intangible assets are maintained, accounted for and put to
their highest and best use.
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Table 5.9: Assets of the CEA as at November 2015
Description Units Quantity/Extent Value in Rs. Million
Lands Acres 2.35 25
Buildings No: 5 274
Motor Vehicles No: 71 113
Furniture & Fittings 81
Office & Lab Equipment 328
Library Books No: 10,958 9
Plant & Machinery No: 92 8
Infrastructure assets of the CEA as at November 2015 are shown in Table 5.9. In addition to
the assets mentioned in Table 5.9, construction of the Southern office building valued at Rs.
3.4 million and Kilinochchi District office valued at Rs.20.5 million will be added to the CEA
assets in December 2015. The written down value of the assets of the CEA as shown in Table
5.10 is Rs. 361 million.
Table 5.10: Written-down value of assets of the CEA as at 31.12.2014 (Rs."000")
Assets Cost as at
31.12.2014
Accumulated
Depreciation up to
31.12.2014
Written Down
Values as at
31.12.2014
Land & Building 196,507 61,892 134,615
Motor Vehicle 112,420 105,469 6,951
Furniture & Fittings 75,567 59,078 16,489
Office Equipment‟s 162,017 99,351 62,666
Lab Equipment‟s 165,991 109,530 56,461
Library Books 9,503 6,532 2,971
Plant & Machinery 7,740 7,740 -
Provincial Office 92,200 10,985 81,215
Total 821,945 460,577 361,368
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CHAPTER 6
ANALYSIS OF STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES,
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS
This strategic analysis is the key stage for flushing out the major strategic issues to be
addressed in the corporate plan. These corporate strategic issues are few in number, and huge
in the importance to the performance of the organization like CEA. Important, crucial and
environmentally prioritize issues clearly identified from the SWOT analysis. A planning
team of the CEA devises strategies to achieve the organization‟s overall purpose
encompassing strategies by covering five year period. At the purpose and target setting stage
preceding the SWOT analysis, targets and forecasts of current strategic performance gives a
picture of the gap to be closed by new strategies. Then the SWOT analysis gives CEA the
raw materials it needs to make strategies of the right shape and pattern to close the gap. The
SWOT analysis identifies a plan of action that will help the CEA to determine its resources
and capabilities vis-a-vis the requirements of the environment in which it‟s operates. It views
and analyses all positive and negative factors inside and outside the CEA which affects its
success. A thorough study of the economic, social, political and legal environment of the
CEA would help in predicting changes that would helpful for decision-making process for the
future.
6.1 Strengths
6.1.1 Constitutional Recognition of Environment
Constitutional recognition of environmental protection is a strength, although it is contained
in a non-justifiable article under the directive principles of state policy which commands the
state as follows in article 27 (14). “The state shall protect, preserve and improve the
environment for the benefit of the community.” On the other hand, the citizens owe a
constitutional duty to protect, preserve and improve the environment (Article 28 (f)).
6.1.2 A Strong Enabling Legislation
A vast amalgam of Sri Lankan environmental law developed over the years with the
enactment of an umbrella legislation in the form of the National Environmental Act No. 47 of
1980. Further, Sri Lanka has a collective of international treaties, statutes and regulations that
operate to regulate pollution control and resource conservation. The NEA with its subsequent
amendments has established the CEA as an institution entrusted with the powers and
functions for the management and protection of the environment in its multiple aspects.
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6.1.3 Availability of Established Regional Network
As a complex organization, the CEA has developed its outreach services, operating provincial
and district units in collaboration with numerous public and private sector organizations
throughout the country. The streamlined organizational network facilitates its tasks.
6.1.4 Availability of Qualified and Competent Work Force
Most officials are equipped with relevant technical and professional skills and qualifications
which enable them to contribute meaningfully to the functions of effective management of
the environment. The human resources unit continually strives to develop the competencies
of the workforce of the CEA, within its resource availability.
6.1.5 Availability of Permanent Premises for Head Office
The permanent head office houses a laboratory, GIS unit, environmental information centre
to enable the CEA to function effectively.
6.1.6 Availability of Effective Regulatory Tools such as EIA and EPL Provides Immense
Strength to the CEA
6.1.7 Effective Communication Tools
There are many types of communication instruments that the CEA is required to undertake in
the fulfilment of its duties and in the exercise of its functions. For example it has to
communicate with school children for which purpose teachers and channels of
communication have been established and operated. It also has to communicate with a variety
of stakeholders for which different and appropriate modes and channels of communication
have been used over many years.
6.2 Weaknesses
6.2.1 Inadequacy of Certain Legal Provisions in the NEA
Prosecutions in the courts of law reveal the inadequacies of the NEA. For instance, legal
provisions for removal of unauthorized erections and the restoration of the environment to its
original state in EPAs are lacking. According to section 31 of the NEA, a fine for an EIA
violation is meagre and does not exceed Rs.10,000.
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6.2.2 Poor Law Enforcement
Despite strong legal provisions in the enabling legislation, there are areas in the NEA which
require alteration. Law enforcement is faced with numerous constraints due to institutional,
legal, social, political and economic aspects that the authority has to deal with.
6.2.3 Inadequate Technical Knowledge and Skills
Although the managers and technical personnel in the organizational hierarchy in many
divisions of the CEA possess technical expertise, they also have to function as managers. The
managerial experience and skills of many of the personnel are wanting and requires
improvement.
6.2.4 Lack of Managerial and Technical Capacity of the Top Positions
Constant turnover of the positions of senior management as well as the lack of knowledge
and professional expertise of the political appointees to the high office is a major constraint.
6.2.5 Absence in Well Organized Mechanism for Employee Motivation
Motivating staff is significant to the growth, development and performance of the CEA. If
employees are happy and motivated, the direct beneficiary is the organization. If the authority
has paid attention to foster a positive motivation philosophy, then it is bound to improve
service, quality and productivity of the staff. Motivated employees are more likely to achieve
the set goals and make the best use of their talents. They are also likely to have a sense of
affinity with the authority and attitude is directed towards job performance. In comparison to
other semi-government organizations which engage in public service perquisites provided for
the CEA employees are minimum at present.
6.2.6 Underutilized Skills and Knowledge of the Staff
There is a large pool of technical knowledge and experience within the considerable staff of
the CEA both at the centre and in the regions. It is apparent that due to a number of historical
and current constraints, the full potential of the skills of such personnel have not been
explored and productively engaged.
6.2.7 Outdated Technical Guidelines
As technology is fast changing globally, environmental situations too require constant
updating. Accordingly, the technical guidelines available to staff members need to be
constantly updated to accommodate the dynamic environment.
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6.2.8 Financial Dependency on the Budget
This is a constraint that many sister agencies of the CEA also faces due to the limitations that
arise in the government‟s efforts to manage limited public funds. Management of the
environment need not be the exclusive responsibility of the government of the country as
many stakeholders depend on the management of the environment for their existence and
progress in the industrial sector. For example, needs to provide greater economic support for
the management of the environment because that sector too stands to benefit largely from
measures adopted to safeguard and sustain a healthy environment.
6.2.9 Lack of Clear Demarcation of Activities between the Provincial and National Level
The delineation of subjects between the Centre and the Provincial Councils in three lists in
the Thirteenth Amendment leads to an overlap of CEA‟s operational activities.
6.2.10 Poor Team Culture/Commitment is one of the Critical Factors in Building an
Effective Teamwork Environment at Work
Formulated from the interaction of the employees in the workplace, organizational culture is
defined by all of the life experiences, strengths, weaknesses, education, upbringing, and so
forth of the employees.
6.2.11 Lack of Administrative Manual
An office administrative manual incorporates a consolidated statement of applicable policies
and delineates the roles, authorities, accountabilities, operational procedures and processes
followed in the implementation of the mandate of the organization and the execution of its
functions. It is used to designate the responsibility for the overall (re)engineering of a specific
process and for constantly reviewing the procedures and processes.
6.2.12 Waste of Resources due to Work outside the Scope of NEA/Lack of Demarcation
of Scope and Time Management
6.2.13 Inadequate Research and Development
Insufficient innovation and investment in R&D could severely undermine the
competitiveness of the CEA. Research and development is one of the means by which the
authority can experience future growth by developing new processes to improve and expand
its operations.
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6.2.14 Inadequate Infrastructure Facilities to Operate the Regional Network
6.2.15 Lack of Constructive Advice from the Environmental Council
The Environmental Council is conceived to be a vital instrument under the NEA and require
the active participation of a large number of important Ministries to guide and advise the
CEA on various aspects of management of the environment. Looking at the record of the
Environmental Council over the past years, one cannot be too satisfied with the role it has
played so far.
6.2.16 Minimum Level of Technology Adoption in CEA Operations
6.2.17 Lack of Internal Procedural Manual or Guidelines Related to Pollution Control,
Chemical Management and Compliance Monitoring
6.3 Opportunities in the External Environment
6.3.1 Interest of Public on Environmental Issues
The concepts and functions of environmental protection and management receive high
priority in the minds of the members of public in general. For example, the negative effect of
human actions on the environment, specially in the context of urbanization and industrial
expansion, often visibly impacts the public perception and draws the attention of the media.
This awareness and public interest is enhanced by the continuing efforts of the CEA towards
educating various target groups like general public, industrialists, teachers and school
children on important aspects of protecting and managing the environment and in expanding
awareness on environmental issues.
6.3.2 Donor Preferred Sector
The absolute necessity of Environmental Management in the developing world is accepted
globally and specially by the donor community. Due to the unprecedented awareness of the
importance of this function and the need for assistance to developing countries in order to
improve the environmental infrastructure and regulations and many opportunities are now
available for obtaining this much needed funding.
6.3.3 Increased Demand for Services with Rapid Development
The market of the CEA comprises of the various industries, organizations and individuals
who require the multiplicity of services provided by the CEA.
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6.3.4 Rapid Industrialization and Urbanization
Rapid industrialization and urbanization in a developing country bring forth many sources of
pollution to the environment. Industries emit various kinds of pollutants and the different
units of the CEA have to take preventive and regulatory measures for the protection of the
environment. Urbanization too increases the tendency to build population pressures on the
environment in urban areas.
6.3.5 Support from Interest Groups and NGOs
There are many national and international interest groups actively working for protection and
sustenance of the environment. Such groups provide assistance and support for the activities
of the CEA in regulating and protecting the environment.
6.3.6 International Obligations to function as the Competent Authority under Various
International Convention, Treaties and Protocols
6.3.7 Environmental Recommendations being Pre Requisites by other Agencies
Some of these „services‟ are mandatory, for example the environmental recommendations
and clearances to be provided to new industries by the CEA to the effect that the potential
emissions and pollution that could be generated by the specific industry is within legally
allowable standards and limits.
6.3.8 Globally Recognized Dynamic Field
6.3.9 Cultural Heritage Supportive of Environment
In the greater culture of the country, there is a wide spread acceptance and respect for the
concepts of conservation and sustenance of the environment.
6.3.10 Escalating Demand for Environmental Friendly Products and Services
With the increasing concern the world over on the value of the environment for continuity of
healthy human existence, there is an increasing universal demand for environment-friendly
products. The CEA aspires to assist and promote the development of such environment-
friendly products.
6.3.11 Presence of National Environment Conservation Direction and Availability of
Strong Policies and Legislation on Land Degradation, Bio Diversity, Conservation and
Natural Resource Management
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6.4 Threats in the External Environment
6.4.2 Brain Drain
On the one hand the CEA needs to recruit and train large numbers of technically qualified
personnel in order to engage in the regulatory and other functions of the Authority. On the
other hand the CEA and rest of the public sector in general find it a challenge to obtain such
technically qualified and experienced personnel in the context of the financial and other
facilities that they could be provided with. In line with the general trends in the country, the
CEA faces the prospect of a brain drain as it loses some of its trained and qualified staff.
6.4.3 Conflicting Provincial Environmental Statues
Provincial statutes have now become a reality. This has and will continue to create certain
constraints for the implementation of programmes on environmental conservation at the
national level by the CEA. However, there are many advantages too, in this arrangement as
well.
6.4.4 Political Interference
Politicization is a factor that operates in the larger culture of the country and it has its
negative influence on the decision making process and functioning of the CEA as well as on
environmental management.
6.4.5 Overlapping Environment Conservation Activities with the Ministry of Mahaweli
Development and Environment
This arrangement creates a need for further coordination and continuing collaboration with
the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment and the CEA.
6.4.6 Use of Training Opportunities for Environmental Management by the Ministry of
Mahaweli Development and Environment
6.4.7 Lack of Concern by the General Public on Environmental Matters
Members of public are not widely aware of the broad and deep implication of the concept and
practice of environmental management.
6.4.8 High Cost of Environmental Management Solutions
Modern technology is costly in relation to the resources available to the CEA and to the
public sector. This factor operates as a constraint to many of the tasks that the CEA wishes
and needs to perform in relation to the management of the environment.
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6.4.9 Weaknesses of other Institutions being a Constrain to the Central Environmental
Authority
6.4.10 Difficulty of Hiring Qualified and Skilled Human Resources due to Inadequate
Perquisites Offered by the Central Environmental Authority
6.4.11 Frequent Change of Top Management
Frequent changes in top management of an organization like the CEA or of relevant
organizations exerting influence on the CEA and connected with the functions of
environmental management have an impact on these organizations, their personnel and
procedures and may take time to settle down and by that time other important changes may
come about. Such trends often disturb the continued and effective operation of policies and
programmes and do not help in the continuous improvement of productivity in the field.
6.4.12 Insufficient Intervention on Municipal Waste Management by Local Authorities
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CHAPTER 7
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES OF THE CEA
7.1 Goals, Objectives & Strategies 2016-2020
Goal 01
Manage the natural resource base of the country in a sustainable manner
Objective
To utilize natural resources in a sustainable manner through environmental assessment and
management
Strategies
1. Effective implementation of EIA / IEE process for development projects
2. Streamline & improve existing EIA laws, regulation & procedures for smooth
functioning
3. Enhance competencies of CEA staff & others on EIA
4. Develop laws, regulations and guidelines on SEA
5. Implement SEA for Policies, Plans and Programs
6. Identification, management and conservation of ecosystems
7. Enhance coordination among stakeholders for sustainable management of natural
resources
8. Conservation and Management of River Basins & catchments
9. Conservation of Wetlands
10. Application of geo-informatics techniques for environmental planning, management,
assessment, monitoring and dissemination of such information.
11. Undertake, promote and co-ordinate research/studies/ surveys on prevention of
pollution and protection of the environment
Goal 02
Protect, maintain and improve water, air and soil quality of the environment
Objective
To maintain and enhance environmental quality through enforcement of rules and regulations
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Strategies
1. Strengthen the provisions given under legislative framework
2. Effective monitoring of procedures
3. Strengthening the monitoring mechanism on ambient air, water & soil quality
4. Strengthening laboratory services and technical support
5. Encourage stakeholder to improve environmental quality and response emergencies
Goal 03
Change attitude and behavioural pattern of the general public and other stakeholders towards
the protection and management of the environment
Objectives
1. To make public and stakeholders conscious and concerned on environment through
enhanced knowledge and information dissemination in order to harness the active
involvement of the citizens
2. To make public and other stakeholders knowledgeable and be supportive in the
protection and management of the environment
Strategies
1. Promote Environmental Education and Awareness at School Level
2. Promote Environmental Education and Awareness at all Other Levels
3. Maintain effective information dissemination system
4. Efficient use of electronic and print media for effective environmental information
dissemination
5. Enhanced Environmental dissemination by strengthened and sustained Media Unit
Goals 04
Ensure efficient Waste and Chemical management in Sri Lanka
Objectives
To develop a Clean and Healthy Environment through the Management of municipal solid
waste, Hazardous waste and Chemicals
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Strategies
1. Facilitation for effective Municipal solid waste management
2. Life Cycle Management of chemicals for a Chemical Hazard free environment
through an optimal utilization of chemicals
3. Effective implementation of regulations and guidelines on Hazardous waste
management
4. Adopt appropriate policies, programes laid down in treaties, protocols and
conventions
Goal 05
Development of Human Resources to deliver excellent services
Objective
To Planning the Human resource development based on assessments
Strategy
Formulation of Human Resource Development (HRD) plan through consultation
Goal 06
Development of Administration and Management systems
Objective
To simplify the administration and management processes of the CEA
Strategy
Implementation of well -defined written procedures
Goal 07
Effective utilization of Financial and Physical resources to optimize the productivity of the
CEA
Objective
To Development of Physical and Financial Resources to improve the quantity and quality of
the Deliverables
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Strategies
Establish effective procurement system in the CEA
Goal 08
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental management by using modern IT
Objective
To Make available required environmental information on time for better environmental
management
Strategies
Preparation and implementation of strategic IT plan for CEA
Goal 09
Establishment of customer friendly complain handling system
Objective
To enhance the efficiency of complaint handling system
Strategies
Establish web based complaint management system
The crux of the execution of the corporate plan is the implementation of the action plan. The
Planning and Monitoring Unit should ensure the follow up of the Action Plan at frequent
intervals and keep the Board of Directors informed of the progress on a quarterly basis.
Monitoring the implementation of a corporate plan requires communication at all levels
starting from the Deputy Director General downwards. The ultimate success of a corporate
plan depends on the ability of the Authority to effect its implementation.
The next section provides implementation plan for proposed activities of the CEA
encompassing next five year period from 2016 to 2020.
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7.2 Implementation Plan 2016-2020
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Goal 1: Manage the natural resource base of the country in a sustainable manner
Objective : To utilize natural resources in a sustainable manner through environmental assessment and management
Strategy 1: Effective implementation of EIA / IEE process for development projects
1.1.1
Execute EIA/IEE
regulations for prescribed
projects
No. of approved
Projects
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
Heads of POs
Existing EIA
regulations
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 No. of
approved
projects during
the period P **** **** **** **** ****
1.1.2 Ensure compliance of
approved projects
No. of projects
monitored
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
Heads of POs
Existing EIA
regulations
F 1 1 1 1 1 No. of
sustainable
projects P **** **** **** **** ****
1.1.3
Maintain and update
database on IEE /EIA
projects
EIA Database
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
Heads of POs
Existing EIA
data base
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
On time
traceability of
projects P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 2 : Streamline & improve existing EIA laws, regulation & procedures for smooth functioning
1.2.1
Review and revise NEA,
EIA regulation to
streamline and effective
implementation of EIA
Process
Amended laws and
regulations
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
Existing laws &
regulations
F 1 1 1 1 1
Efficient system
in place P **** ****
1.2.2 Preparation of
Guidelines/Manuals
Developed
guidelines/manuals
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
Existing
guidelines/
manuals
F 1 1 1 1 1 Availability of
standardized
process
P **** **** **** **** ****
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Strategy 3 : Enhance competencies of CEA staff & others on EIA
1.3.1 Capacity building of
stakeholders on EIA
No. of workshops /
training programmes
Conducted
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
F 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 No. of trained
personals P 2 2 2 2 2
1.3.2 Skills development of the
staff of CEA
No of training
programs received
( local/foreign)
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
F 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 Capacity
development of
relevant officers
P 5 5 5 5 5
Strategy 4: Develop laws, regulations and guidelines on SEA
1.4.1 Establishment of SEA
unit SEA Unit
DDG/EM&A
DDG/HRD,
Adm & Fin.
P **** ****
Availability of
autonomous
SEA unit
1.4.2
Review and revise NEA
to include provisions for
SEA and prepare related
regulations
Amended NEA and
SEA regulations
D/L
DDG/EM&A
D/EIA
F 1 1 1 1 1
New regulations
in place P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 5: Implement SEA for Policies, Plans and Programs
1.5.1 Mobilize stakeholders for
implementation of SEA
No. of informed
agencies
DDG/EM&A
F 1 1 1 1 1 No of Agencies
practiced SEA P **** **** **** ****
1.5.2
Strengthen the technical
capacity of CEA staff and
other relevant stakeholder
agencies on SEA
No. of training
programs
F 2 2 2 2 2 No. of trained
officers P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 6: Identification, management and conservation of ecosystems
1.6.1
Identify and declare
Environmentally
critical/fragile areas for
protection and
management
No of sites identified
and declare
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
Heads of POs
8 EPAs
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
No of sites
declared P **** **** **** **** ****
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1.6.2
Prepare and review
Management (Mgt.)
Plans for declared
Environmental Protection
Areas
Cumulative number
of Mgt. plans
prepared
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
Heads of POs
7 Mgt. plans
F 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
No of Mgt.
Plans prepared
and reviewed
P **** **** **** **** ****
1.6.3
Strengthening the
existing mechanism to
monitor EPAs
Monitoring
mechanism
established,
No. of monitoring
committee meetings
held,
No monitoring
inspections carried
out,
No of monitoring
reports prepared
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
3 monitoring
committees
F 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Institutional
mechanism
established
P **** **** **** **** ****
1.6.4
Prepare and review
Guidelines and
Information material on
EPAs.
Guidelines and
information
materials prepared
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
Existing
guidelines &
information
materials
F 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
No of guidelines P **** **** **** **** ****
1.6.5
Develop strategic plan to
earmark and conserve
river/stream reservations
Strategic plan DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
F 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 Availability of
the Strategic
plan P **** **** **** **** ****
1.6.6
Protect ecologically
sensitive and aesthetically
significant waterfalls.
No of waterfalls DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
530 no. of water
falls
F 0.1 0.1 2.0 0.1 0.1
No. of
Conserved
waterfalls
P **** **** **** **** ****
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Strategy 7: Enhance coordination among stakeholders for sustainable management of natural resources
1.7.1
Coordinate and monitor
natural resource based
activities among the state
agencies.
No. of meetings for
Inter Agency
Coordinating
Committee
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
6 committee
meetings
F 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 No coordinating
meetings held P **** **** **** **** ****
1.7.2
Review and update the
Natural Resources
Management guide book
periodically/information
materials.
Updated guide
book/leaflets/manual
s
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM 10 nos.
F 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.1 Availability of
updated Guide
book/guidelines/
leaflets/
manuals
P **** **** **** **** ****
1.7.3
Provide technical
expertise and knowledge
for National Committees
to formulate policies.
Technical Reports
/No of Committees
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM P **** **** **** **** ****
Availability of
integrated
environmental
concerns for the
planning
process
1.7.4
Prepare, Review and
update policies
regulations procedures
related to Natural
Resources.
No. of Policy Papers DDG/EM&A
D/NRM 5 Nos
F 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Availability of
no of policy
papers accepted P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 8: Conservation and Management of River Basins & catchments
1.8.1
Implement Kelani River
Basin conservation
management plan.
Strategic Plan and
Institutional
Mechanism
established for
Kelani river
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
Existing
Management and
conservation plan
F 7 7 5 1 1 Conserved and
managed
Catchments &
river basins
P **** **** **** **** ****
1.8.2 Conserve and Manage
WeliOya catchment.
Management plan &
gazette notifications
Existing Project
proposal
F 4 4 0.1 0.1 0.1 Conserved and
managed
Catchment area P **** **** **** **** ****
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1.8.3
Conserve and manage
catchments in Tea estate
in Badulla District
Management plan
and gazette
notifications
Draft gazette
availability
F 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Conserved
water
catchments P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 9: Conservation of Wetlands
1.9.1
Amend the NEA to
include legal provision to
enable management and
protection of wetlands
A provision for
Wetland
Management in the
revised NEA
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM P ****
Availability of
legal provisions
1.9.2
Establish Wetland
Management unit for
Conserve of Wetlands
Unit Established
DDG/EM&A
DDG/HRD,
Adm. & Fin.
Not available
unit P **** ****
Unit in
operation
1.9.3
Convene Wetland
Steering Committee
No of Committee
meetings
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
4 Nos of
Committee
meetings
F 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Policy decisions
P **** **** **** **** ****
1.9.4 Updating Wetlands
database
Wetland Database
established
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
Existing data
base
F 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Updated
wetland
database P **** **** **** **** ****
1.9.5
Conduct education and
awareness programmes
on wetland conservation
for public and
stakeholders.
No. of awareness
programmmes
DDG/EM&A
D/NRM
Heads of POs
F 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Increased
educated people
on wetland
conservation P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 10: Application of geo-informatics techniques for environmental planning, management, assessment, monitoring and dissemination of such
information.
1.10.1
Develop and update a
geospatial environmental
resources information
system.
Central
Environmental
Resources data base
of the country
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
Heads of POs
Existing data
base
F 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 Availability of
updated data
base P **** **** **** **** ****
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Preparation of district/
Divisional environmental
resources profiles.
No. of
environmental
resource maps
DDG/EM&A
D / NRM
D/R&D
Heads of POs
11 Nos
F 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.1
Profiles in 24
districts P **** **** **** ****
1.10.3
Development of web
based GIS system to
increase user interface
while sharing of data /
information with offices
of the CEA and other
stakeholders.
web based GIS
system
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
F 60.5 23 13.5
Availability of
complete Web
based GIS
system P **** **** ****
1.10.4
Identification of degraded
lands and environmental
sensitive areas using geo
informatics techniques
No. of
environmental
sensitive areas
identified
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D 1 district
F 0.15 0.15 0.15
Sensitive areas
in 5 districts P **** **** ****
1.10.5
Capacity building of the
officers of the CEA and
strengthen physical
resources in the field of
Geo Informatics.
No of capacity
development
programmes &
physical resources
acquired
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D 2 district offices
F 0.2 0.2 0.25 0.25 0.3 All regional
offices in Sri
Lanka P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 11: undertake, promote and co-ordinate research/studies/ surveys as to the nature causes and extent and prevention of pollution and improvement
of the environment
1.11.1
Establish a Research
Advisory Committee
(RAC) at the CEA.
No. of RAC
meetings held
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
Appoint an
advisory
committee
F 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
No. of research
outputs P **** **** **** **** ****
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1.11.2 Organize research
forums.
Research forum
once in two years
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
F 0.5
0.5 0.5
Identified
environmental
research priority
areas P **** **** ****
1.11.3
Conduct, co-ordinate and
facilitate surveys,
research, investigations
and studies pertaining to
the issues identified/
prioritized and
dissemination of such
information.
No of
research/surveys/
studies done
coordinated or
facilitated
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
F
7
4
2
2
2
No. of research
outputs P **** **** **** **** ****
1.11.4 Conduct research
symposium.
research symposium
once in 3 years
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D 1 Symposium
F 1.5 2 No. of research
outputs P ****
1.11.5
Publish Environmental
journal with peer
reviewed research papers.
Publication of
Environmental
Journal
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
15 research
papers
F 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 Availability of
publicly
accessible no. of
research papers P **** **** **** **** ****
1.11.6
Recommendations of
environmental research
done and research needs
which are relevant to the
mandate of the CEA.
Established research
Data Base
DDG/EM&A
D/R&D
F 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.15
Research
outputs P **** **** **** **** ****
1.11.7 R&D unit as a separate
division under the DG.
Established separate
R&D Division under
DG
DDG ( HRD,
Adm &Fin), D
/HRD
P **** **** Separate
division
Goal 2: Protect, maintain and improve water, air and soil quality of the environment
Objective : To maintain and enhance environmental quality through enforcement of rules and regulations
Strategy 1 : Strengthen the provisions given under legislative framework
2.1.1 Introduce new legal
provisions in the NEA.
Amended provisions
to NEA
DDG/ EPC
D/ L Existing NEA P
****
****
****
****
****
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environment
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2.1.1.1 Provisions for Indoor air
pollution control. P ****
2.1.1.2 Provisions for industrial
sitting. P ****
2.1.1.3
Provisions for ambient
water & air quality
management.
P ****
2.1.1.4 Provisions for Load
based licensing. P ****
2.1.1.5 Provisions for chemical
management P ****
2.1.1.6 Provisions for scheduled
waste management. P ****
2.1.1.7 Provisions for solid waste
management. P ****
2.1.2
Compile lacking
environmental quality
regulations and make
necessary amendments to
the existing regulations.
New/ amended
Regulations
DDG/EPC
D/ EPC
D/ LS
D/WM
Existing
Regulations
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 No. of New/
amended
Regulations
gazette
P
****
****
****
New Regulations
2.1.2.1 Indoor air pollution
control regulations
Regulation on
Indoor air pollution
control
D/LS
D/L P **** ****
Gazette on on
Indoor air
pollution control
2.1.2.2 Ambient water quality
standards
Regulation on
Ambient water
quality standards
DDG/EPC
D/LS
D/EPC
D/L
P ****
Gazette on
Ambient water
quality
standards
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2.1.2.3 Highway noise
regulation.
Regulation on
Highway noise
DDG/EPC
D/LS
D/EPC
D/L
P **** Gazette on
Highway noise
2.1.2.4 Vibration standards. Regulation on
Vibration standards.
DDG/EPC
D/LS
D/L
P **** ****
Gazette on
Vibration
standards.
2.1.2.5 Siting industries. Regulations for
siting industries.
DDG/EPC
D/EPC
D/L
P **** Gazette on
siting industries.
2.1.2.6 Chemical management.
Regulations for
chemical
management.
DDG/EPC
D/WM
D/L
P **** ****
Regulations for
chemical
management.
2.1.2.7 Load based regulations. Regulations for
Load based
DDG/EPC
D/EPC
D/L
P **** ****
Gazette on Load
based
regulations.
2.1.2.8 Community noise. Regulation for
community noise.
DDG/EPC
D/LS
D/L
P **** ****
Gazette on
Community
noise.
Existing Regulations
2.1.2.9 Scheduled waste
management.
Amended
regulations on
Scheduled waste
management.
DDG/EPC
D/WM
D/L
Existing
Regulations F **** ****
Amended
regulations on
Scheduled waste
management
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2.2.1 Strengthening industry
monitoring.
Frequency of
monitoring
industries
DDG/ EPC
D/EPC
Heads of POs
System in place P **** **** **** **** ****
Monitoring “A”
category
industries bi-
annually
Monitoring “B”
category
industries
annually
2.2.2
Strengthening the
existing implementation
mechanism for “C”
category industries.
% of “C” category
EPLs issued
DDG/EPC
Heads of POs System in place P **** **** **** **** ****
Smooth
implementation
of delegated
powers to LAs
2.2.3
Strengthening the
monitoring of scheduled
waste management
facilities.
Frequency of
monitoring
DDG/ EPC
D/WM
Heads of POs
System in place P **** **** **** **** ****
Monitoring
scheduled waste
management
facilities
annually
2.2.4
Strengthening the
monitoring of solid waste
management facilities.
Frequency of
monitoring
DDG/ EPC
D/WM,
D/Pilisaru
Heads of POs
System in place P **** **** **** **** ****
Monitoring
solid waste
facilities
monthly
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Streamlining the existing
pollution control
licensing schemes (EPL
& SWML).
Manuals/
Guidelines
D/EPC
D/WM System in place P ****
Smooth
functioning
2.2.6
Preparation of
environmental
Management Information
System (MIS) for CEA.
User friendly reports
for decision making
D/EPC
D/WM
D/LS
Programmer/
Analyst
Existing
standalone data
bases
P **** **** **** **** **** Efficient
decision making
Strategy 3: Strengthening the monitoring mechanism on ambient air, water & soil quality
2.3.1
Ambient water quality
monitoring in selected
water bodies.
No. of water bodies
DDG/ EPC
D/LS
Heads of POs
Existing
monitoring data P **** **** **** **** ****
Annual report
on
environmental
status of the
country
2.3.2 Ambient air quality
monitoring.
No. of monitoring
programes
D/LS
Heads of POs
P **** **** **** **** ****
Annual report
on AQ status of
the country
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2.3.3
Develop and establish
soil quality/ hazardous
waste analyzing
mechanism.
Mechanism D/LS
D/WM P **** **** **** **** ****
Easy decision
making
Strategy 4: Strengthening laboratory services and technical support
2.4.1
Strengthening laboratory
services and technical
support.
No. and frequency
of parameters tested
DDG/ EPC
D/LS
Existing
laboratory
facility
Existing
technical support
service
P **** **** **** **** ****
Accredited
laboratories
Competent and
customer
friendly
technical service
2.4.2 Strengthening provincial
laboratories. No of Laboratories
D/LS
Heads of POs
P **** **** **** **** **** Easy access to
the public
2.4.3 Accreditation Accredited
Laboratory D/LS P **** **** **** **** ****
2.4.4
Capacity building
(Physical and human
resource).
No of trained
officers
D/LS
D/HRD P **** **** **** **** ****
Increased work
efficiency
2.4.5 Competent laboratory and
consultant services.
DDG/EPC
D/LS P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 5: Encourage stakeholder to improve environmental quality and response emergencies
2.5.1
Encourage stakeholder to
improve environmental
quality.
No. of programmes/
guidelines DDG/ EPC P **** **** **** **** ****
2.5.1.1 Green Award. No of medal
awarded
DDG/EPC
D/EPC
F 5 5 5 5 5 Green
environment P **** **** **** **** ****
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2.5.1.2 Green Labeling. No of products DDG/EPC
D/EPC
F 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
P **** **** **** **** ****
2.5.1.3 Guidelines. DDG/EPC
D/EPC P **** **** **** **** ****
2.5.2
Establish and implement
emergency response
procedure.
No of Inspections
DDG/EPC
D/EPC
Heads of Pos
P **** **** **** **** **** Reduction of
incidences
Goal 3: Change attitude and behavioral pattern of the general public and other stakeholders towards the protection and management of the environment
Objective: To make public and stakeholders conscious and concerned on environment through enhanced knowledge and information dissemination in order
to harness the active involvement of the citizens
Strategy 1: Promote Environmental Education and Awareness at School Level
3.1.1
Implementation of 5-Year
Action Plan of
Environmental Pioneer
Program (EPP).
EPP Action Plan
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A,
DD/EE&A
Heads of POs
20%
F 66 85 85 84 50 No of Zonal and
Divisional
Education
Programmes
Conducted P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 2: Promote Environmental Education and Awareness at all Other Levels
3.2.1
Conduct training
courses\Workshops and
capacity building for
stakeholders.
24 no. of Programs
10 no.of Courses
05 no. of Forums
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
Heads of POs
F 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 Knowledge
gained by the
target groups
P 4 4 5 5 6
3.2.2 Implementation of small
scale school
environmental projects.
300 no. of Projects
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
Heads of POs
F 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 Motivated
school children
on
environmental
education and
awareness
P 50 55 60 65 70
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Produce educational and
awareness
materials\Exhibition
Models and providing
equipments.
No. of Materials
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
F 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 Produced
quantity of
educational and
awareness
materials/exhibit
ion models/
equipments
P 10000 11000 12000 15000 17500
3.2.4
Conduct environmental
management and
pollution control courses
for stakeholders (by
ICES).
10 no. of courses
held
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
3 no.
Of courses
F 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 Knowledge
gained on
Environmental
management by
the industrial
sector, field
workers and
active
participants
P 2 2 2 2 2
3.2.5
Production of exhibition
models for Head Office,
Provincial and District
Offices.
Availability of 30
no. of Models
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
Heads of POs
Exhibition
participation
34
F 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5
Gained
knowledge by
school
community and
all other levels
P 6 6 6 6 6
3.2.6
Conduct special
awareness programs in
line with the Global
Environmental events.
30 no. of programs
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
Heads of POs
162
F 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
Gained
knowledge by
the General
Public and
motivated
school students
on
Environmental
education
P 11 11 11 12 12
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Recognize environmental
achievements of
stakeholders (National
Environmental Forum)
05 no. of Forums DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
F 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 Enhanced
environmental
activists
P 1 1 1 1 1
3.2.8
Conduct training and
capacity building
programs at Nature Field
Centres (NFC)
(Sobaketha) and Green
Park Waste Management
Centre at Dompe
575 no. of training
programs
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
Heads of POs
94 no of
programmes at
NFC
30 no. of
programmes
conducted at
CEA auditorium
F 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
Gained
knowledge by
the General
Public and
School
community
P 4 4 5 5 5
3.2.9 Strengthen existing
Nature Field Centres
04 no. of Centres
strengthened
DDG/EE&A,
D/EE&A
Heads of POs
F 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Effective
knowledge
gained by the
General Public
and School level
P 4 4 4 4 4
Objective : To make public and other stakeholders knowledgeable and be supportive in the protection and management of the environment
Strategy 3: Maintain effective information dissemination system
3.3.1
Disseminate
environmental
information through
library systems
No. of users and
materials
DDG/EE&A, Snr
Librarian
2373 no. of users
5857 no. of
materials
F 0.8 0.7 0.9 1 1.2 Disseminated
environmental
information to
users P **** **** **** ****
3.3.2 Development and
operation of Database for
E-Library
No. of entries DDG/EE&A, Snr
Librarian
5138 no. of
entries
F Disseminated
accurate and
easy
Environmental
information
P **** **** **** **** ****
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3.3.3 Establish Regional
Environmental
Information Centres
2 no. of
Environmental
Information Centres
DDG/EEA,
Snr Librarian
Heads of POs
F 2 Well established
regional
information
centres
P 2
Strategy 4: Efficient use of electronic and print media for effective environmental information dissemination
3.4.1
Use of Electronic media
for Environment
Information
Dissemination
462 no. of programs,
360 no. of events, 8
no. of boards and
577 no. of news
items
DDG/EEA,
D/EEA,
DD/Media
F 2.41 10.11 17.57
5
17.58
5
17.69
5 Obtained
knowledge by
the General
Public P 206 256 301 301 343
3.4.2 Use of print media
54 no. of volumes, 5
no. of events and
312 no. of Articles
DDG/EEA,
D/EEA,
DD/Media
F 2.1 2.3 2.35 2.65 2.75 Disseminated
environmental
information by
general public P 55 65 72 78 97
Strategy 5: Enhanced Environmental dissemination by strengthened and sustained Media Unit
3.5.1 Strengthening of Media
Unit
Media unit with
mobile film unit and
recording studio
DDG/EEA,
D/EEA,
DD/Media
F 10 120.5 1 1 Established
Media unit with
mobile film unit
and recording
studio P **** **** **** ****
Goal 4: Ensure efficient Waste and Chemical management in Sri Lanka
Objective :To develop a Clean and Healthy Environment through the Management of municipal solid waste, Hazardous waste and Chemicals
Strategy 1: Facilitation for effective Municipal solid waste management
4.1.1
Development and
implementation of
National Solid Waste
Management Plan.
National Solid
Waste Management
Plan D/WM
D/Pilisaru
D/EDCF
F 8 1 Implemented
national waste
management
plan P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.2
Set up and maintain a
comprehensive database
on waste generation,
collection and recycling.
Database Stand alone
database P **** **** **** **** ****
Prepared Update
database
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Conduct Training
programmes on solid
waste handling for
stakeholders.
No of programmes
conducted
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Knowledgeable
waste
management
force P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.4
Conduct awareness
programmes on solid
waste handling for the
public.
No of programmes
conducted
D/WM
PD/Pilisaru
Heads of POs
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Knowledgeable
waste handling
system in place P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.5
Establish compost plants,
bio-gas plants and
incinerators.
No of Compost
plants, bio-gas
plants & incinerators
established
D/WM
PD/Pilisaru
Heads of POs
F 5 5 5 5 5 300 Compost
plants and 60
incinerators, 300
waste collecting
centres
P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.6 Establish Landfill sites. No of Landfill sites
established
D/WM
PD/Pilisaru
Heads of POs
1
F 246 2305 2786 10 10 Implement 4
sanitary landfills
and 20 nos of
semi engineered
landfill sites P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.7
Conduct Research and
Development on solid
waste management.
Number of research
and development
programmes
F 1 1 1 1 2 Implement in
efficient
technology P **** **** **** **** ****
4.18
Provision of supportive
infrastructure facilities
transfer stations
/vehicles/equipment/ to
Local Authorities.
Infrastructure
facilities/vehicles/
F 20 50 50 50 50 Complete the all
infrastructure
facilities of
compost sites P **** **** **** **** ****
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4.1.9
Construct
plastic/polythene waste
recycling centres.
No of
plastic/polythene
waste recycling
centres
DDG/EPC
D/WM
PD/NPCPMP
5
F 1 1 1 1 1 The amount of
recycled Plastic
increased P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.10
Construct
Plastic/Polythene waste
collection and storage
facilities.
No of
Plastic/Polythene
waste collection and
storage facilities
F 1 1 1 The amount of
recycled Plastic
increased P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.11
Facilitate plastic waste
recyclers by donating
waste washing plants,
storage facilities, crusher
machines.
No of waste washing
plants, storage
facilities, crusher
machines given to
recyclers
DDG/EPC
D/WM
PD/NPCPMP
F 2 2 2 2 2 The amount of
recycled Plastic
increased
P **** **** **** **** ****
4.1.12
Conduct Promotional
activities for controlling
of Plastic & Polythene
Usage.
No of promotional
activities conducted
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 No
of promotional
activities
conducted
P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 2: Life Cycle Management of chemicals for a Chemical Hazard free environment through an optimal utilization of chemicals
4.2.1
Prepare and implement
the National Chemical
Management Action
Plan.
National Chemical
Management Action
Plan implemented DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 0.5 0.5 Prepared
National
Chemical
Management
Action Plan P **** **** **** **** ****
4.2.3
Establish Lifecycle
Management Mechanism
of Industrial Chemicals.
Well-established
LMM of IC
F 0.5 0.5 Well-established
LMM of IC
P **** ****
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4.2.4
Formulate and implement
environmentally sound
mechanism on disposal of
used and expired
chemicals.
Well-established
mechanism and
quantity disposed
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 1 1 Well-established
mechanism and
quantity
disposed P **** **** **** **** ****
4.2.5
Formulate and implement
a mechanism to handle
the waste and chemicals
come under the purview
of CEA in relation to the
amended Export and
Import Control
Regulations.
No of cases handled P **** **** **** **** No of cases
handled
4.2.6
Introduce waste /
chemical exchange
mechanism among
industries, schools,
laboratories, universities
etc.
Waste/Chemical
Exchange
Mechanism
established
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 10 10 Waste/Chemical
Exchange
Mechanism
established P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 3:Effective implementation of regulations and guidelines on Hazardous waste management
4.3.1
To provide necessary
infrastructure facility for
disposal of scheduled
waste.
No. of Hazardous
waste facilities
commissioned DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 30 30 30 No. of Hazardous
waste facilities
commissioned P **** **** **** ****
4.3.2
Introduce EPR
Regulations on selected
products.
Established EPR
Regulations
F 03 1 Established
EPR
Regulations P **** **** ****
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4.3.3
Establish a recyclers
network to facilitate
industrialists to manage
waste.
Well-established
Recyclers Network P **** ****
Well-established
Recyclers
Network
4.3.4
Update and maintain the
database on hazardous
waste generating
industries.
Updated database DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 5 5 Updated
database P **** **** **** **** ****
4.3.5
Identify and assess the
existing facilities for
hazardous waste
management.
Registry of
identified facilities
F 3 3.5 4 Registry of
identified
facilities P ****
4.3.6
Invite investors to
establish Integrated
Hazardous Waste
Management facility.
Integrated hazardous
waste management
facility available
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 2 2 12 2 2
Integrated
hazardous waste
management
facility available P **** **** **** **** ****
4.3.7
Prepare database on
biomedical
waste/healthcare waste
generation.
Database available
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 2 2
Database
available P **** ****
4.3.8
Strengthen
biomedical/health waste
segregation, internal
storage and transportation
mechanism.
No of
hospital/laboratories
implemented
F 3 3.5 3.5 4 4 No of
hospital/laborato
ries
implemented P **** ****
4.3.9
Develop guidelines for
Biomedical/ Healthcare
waste management.
Guidelines available
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 5 Prepared
guideline
P **** ****
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Establish and implement
regulatory mechanism
and monitoring systems
for biomedical/healthcare
waste.
No of Scheduled
Waste Management
License issued
P **** **** **** ****
No of Scheduled
Waste
Management
License issued
4.3.11
Establish e-waste
management network for
waste collection, storage,
transportation, treatment
and disposal.
Well-established
e-waste management
network
F 2 4 1 1.5 2 Well-established
e-waste
management
network P **** ****
4.3.12
Establish appropriate
institutional and
coordination mechanism
for e-waste management.
Established
mechanism available
F 2 2.5 Well established
mechanism P **** ****
4.3.13
Establish monitoring,
evaluating and reporting
system for e-waste
management.
Reporting
mechanism available
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 1 1.5 1.5 3 Available
Reporting
mechanism P **** **** **** **** ****
4.3.14
Establishment of a
mechanism to streamline
the informal e waste
collectors.
Well Established
mechanism DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 4 4.5 6 5 7 Well
Established
mechanism P **** **** **** **** ****
4.3.15
Mobilize resources for
sound management of e-
waste.
Availability of
adequate resources
F 1 1.5 2 2.5 Availability of
adequate
resources P **** **** **** **** ****
4.3.16
Asbestos phasing out
programme. Prepared program
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 1 1 1 phasing out
Asbestos P **** **** **** ****
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4.3.17
Introduce of
biodegradable polythene/
plastic which is decay
naturally to carbon
dioxide (CO2) and water/
promote to usage of
alternative bags.
No of raiding,
awareness programs
/ Introduced of
biodegradable
polythene/ plastic
DDG/EPC
D/WM
F 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 No of raiding,
awareness
programs /
Introduced of
biodegradable
polythene/
plastic
P **** **** **** **** ****
Strategy 4: Adopt appropriate policies, programes laid down in treaties ,protocols and conventions
4.4.1
Prepare and implement a
national Action Plan for
local contribution on
international treaties,
protocol conventions.
National Action
Plan prepared DDG/EPC/ WM
F 0.5 prepared
National Action
Plan P **** **** **** ****
4.4.2 Implement the
obligations of Basel
Convention.
No of transit
notifications, export
consents and no
objection letters
DDG/EPC
D/WM P **** **** **** ****
No of transit
notifications,
export consents
and no objection
letters
4.4.3
Implement the provisions
of Rotterdam Convention
on chemicals through PIC
Procedure.
No of consent letters
issued
DDG/EPC
D/WM P **** **** **** ****
No of consent
letters issued
4.4.4
Technical Advisory
Committee under the
chairmanship of the CEA.
No of decisions
made
DDG/EPC
D/WM P **** **** **** ****
No of decisions
made
4.4.5 Environmental
recommendation letters.
No of ERs issued DDG/EPC
D/WM P **** **** **** ****
No of ERs
issued
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Goal 5: Development of Human Resources to deliver excellent services
Objective: To Planning the Human resource development based on assessments
Strategy 1 : Formulation of Human Resource Development (HRD) plan through consultation
5.1.1 Conduct comprehensive
Workload Assessment.
Workload
Assessment
DDG/HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/HRD
F Assigning of
human /physical
resources as per
the assessment P **** ****
5.1.2 Development and
implementation of
Restructuring Plan.
Restructuring Plan
DDG/HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/HRD
F Increased
efficiency of the
staff P **** **** **** **** ****
5.1.3 Establishment and
Implementation of new
SOR.
New SOR
DDG/HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/HRD
F
Motivated staff P ****
5.1.4 Develop and Implement
Technical and Skill based
Annual Training Plans.
Training Plans
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/HRD
F Increased
efficiency of the
staff P **** **** **** **** ****
5.1.5 Develop a Standardized
Performance Appraisal
System.
Standardized
Performance
Appraisal System
DDG/HRD,
Adm. & Fin.
D/HRD
F Efficient and
Motivated staff P ****
5.1.6 Develop and implement
motivation plan for CEA
officers.
Motivation Plan
DDG/HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/HRD
F Motivated/
Dedicated staff P **** **** **** **** ****
Goal 6: Development of Administration and Management systems
Objective: To simplify the administration and management processes of the CEA
Strategy 1: Implementation of well -defined written procedures
6.1.1 Develop and Implement
Management Systems.
Management
Systems
DDG/HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/HRD
D/Adm.
F Implemented a
proper
administration
system P **** **** **** **** ****
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Goal 7: Effective utilization of Financial and Physical resources to optimize the productivity of the CEA
Objective: To Development of Physical and Financial Resources to improve the quantity and quality of the Deliverables
Strategy 1: Establish effective procurement system in the CEA
7.1.1
Explore the possibilities
to utilize tariff and taxes
for institutional
sustainability.
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/Fin
F
P **** **** **** **** ****
7.1.2
Implement plan to
provide physical
Resource requirements
The Plan
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/Fin
F
P **** **** **** **** ****
7.1.3
Explore the possibilities
of generating revenue
paths towards CEA from
Industries and Projects
during operation.
The new revenue
path
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
D/Fin
F
P **** **** **** **** ****
Goal 8: Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental management by using modern IT
Objective: To Make available required environmental information on time for better environmental management
Strategy 1: Preparation and implementation of strategic IT plan for CEA
8.1.1
Prepare and Implement
Strategic IT Plan for
CEA.
Strategic IT Plan
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
Programmer/A
nalyst
Not available
F 1
P ****
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8.1.2
Develop and Implement
complaint handling
system for a selected
district as a pilot project.
Complaint handling
system for a selected
district
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin.
Programmer/A
nalyst
F 40 30
Easy reference
for complaints
and decision
making P
**** ****
8.1.2.1
Replication of the project
into remaining districts.
F 20
P ****
8.1.2.2
Review the outcomes of
the project along with the
strategic plan.
F 0.5
P ****
8.1.2.3
Implement the plan for
more components (EIA,
EPL, HR, Admin and
Finance).
F 2 5 2 2
P **** **** **** ****
Goal 9: Establishment of customer friendly complain handling system
Objective : To enhance the efficiency of complaint handling system
Strategy 1: Establish web based complaint management system
9.1.1
Development and
Implement web based
complain management
system for CEA.
Complain
Management System
DDG/ HRD,
Adm. and Fin
Complain Unit
F 2.5 Smooth
complain
management
system in place P **** **** **** ****
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ANNEXURE A
CORPORATE PLAN TEAM
Prof. Lal Mervin Dharmasiri Chairman
Mr. K.H. Muthukudaarachchi Director General
Eng. J.M.U. Indrarathna Deputy Director General (HRD, Admn, Fin)
Mr. G. Jayasinghe Deputy Director General (EM&A)
Mr. M.J.J. Fernando Deputy Director General (EE &A)
Dr. Sanjaya Rathnayake Actg. Deputy Director General (EPC)
Ms. Kanthi De Silva Director (EIA)
Mr. M.A.A.N Hemakumara Director (Research & Dev.)
Mr. M.K.S. Nanayakkara Director (Finance)
Mr. A. Thismalpola Director (HRD)
Mr. Neil Perera Director (EE &A)
Ms. Wasantha Wijesinghe Director (Lab Services)
Ms. Manuja Wimalasena Director (Legal)
Mr. G.A. Weerasundara Director (Waste Management)
Mr. T.M.A.S.K Rodrigo Director (NRM)
Ms. K. Kulatilake Director (Planning & Monitoring)
Mr. T. Kiriella Director (Central Province)
Mr. M. Sivakumar Director (Eastern Province)
Mr. K.P. Welikannage Director (Sabaragamuwa)
Mr. N.S. Gamage Director (Western Province)
Ms. D.D. Vithanage Director /EPC (Cover up)
Mr. Bandula Sarath Kumara Director (Plastic Waste Management Project)
Mr. H.S. Premachandra Director (Gampaha District Office)
Mr. R. Walpola Director (Pilisaru)
Mr. K.M. Jayantha Director /Admn (Cover Up)
Mrs. H.P.S. Jayasekara Deputy Director (EDCF)
Mr. Susantha Wedage Deputy Director (Uva Province)
Mr. Sunil Udukala Deputy Director (Media)
Ms. S. Malepathirana Deputy Director (Southern Province)
Mr. G.M.K. Perera Deputy Director (North Central Province)
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Mr. M.S.D. Munasinghe Deputy Director (EPC)
Mr. K.G.S. Jayawardana Deputy Director (EIA)
Mrs. G.R.D.N.K. Aththanayake Deputy Director (EIA)
Mrs. S.P. Periapperuma Deputy Director (EIA)
Mr. R. M. Kulasena Deputy Director (Lab)
Ms. N.G. Senevirathne Deputy Director (Central Province)
Mr. S.M.A. Senanayake Deputy Director (Central Province)
Mr. M.A.C. Najeeb Deputy Director (Ampara DO)
Mrs. W.M.P. Gunathilake Deputy Director (NRM)
Mr. T.D. Premarathne Deputy Director (EE&A)
Mr. W.K.D.P.R. Wakwella Deputy Director (Finance)
Mr. D.A. Ruwan Pathirana Deputy Director (Legal)
Mr. S.M.S. Samarakoon Deputy Director (Western Province)
Mrs. Amara Paranagama Deputy Director (WM)
Mrs. Manoja Priyadharshani Actg. Deputy Director (Western Province)
Mr. D.M.K. Disanayaka Actg. Deputy Director (North Western Province)
Ms. Vijitha Sathiyakumar Actg. Deputy Director (Northern Province)
Mr. L.S. De Silva Programmer / Analyst
Ms. Chandrika Dabare Senior Librarian
Ms. G.U. Vithanaarachchi Internal Auditor
Mr. C. Malwana Manager/Green Park (Dompe)
Mr. H.L. Kamal Priyantha AD/ARM & Complaint Unit
Dr. WM Jayantha Weeraratne Dy.Manager/Pilisaru
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The collating of this document was the painstaking
efforts of the Team of Planning and Monitoring Unit
under the supervision of
Mrs. K.Kulathilake (Director/Planning and Monitoring Unit).
The formulation of the Corporate Plan was consulted by
Prof. P.M.C. Thilakarathne,
Director, Centre for Distance & Continuing Education,
Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya,
a management consultant.