Presentation By: MIAN MUHAMMAD NAWAZ

DISTRICT OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTRAWALPINDI.

ENVIRONMETAL LAWS &

ENFORCMENT

SCHEME OF PRESENTATION

1) BASIC CONCEPTS / DEFINITIONS

2) PLGO-2001

3) PEPA-1997

4) Environmental Provisions under other laws

5) PICTORIAL VIEW

Basic Concepts / definitions

DEFINITION OF ENVIRONMENT 'environment" means ,• a) air, water and land ,• b) all layers of the atmosphere ;• c) all organic and inorganic matter and

living organisms ;• d) the ecosystem and ecological

relationships ;• e) buildings, structures, roads, facilities

and works ; • f) all social and economic conditions

affecting community life ; • g) and inter-relationships between any of

the factors in sub-clauses (a) to (f);

Punjab Environmental Protection Act (PEPA), 1997

• Section 12

Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment-(1) No proponent of a project shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Federal Agency an initial environmental examination or, where the project is likely to cause an adverse environmental effect, an environmental impact assessment and has obtained from the Federal Agency approval in respect thereof.

Definition of Project Under PEPA, 1997 (Amended-2012)

Definition of Pollution Under PEPA, 1997 (Amended-2012)

Definition of Adverse Environmental Effect Under PEPA, 1997 (Amended-2012)

Sources of PollutionMatter (solid , fluidic,Gaseous,Infectious, Corrosive, Explosive, Toxic,

Poisonous, Hazardous , Obnoxious odours , Bacterial , Viral etc )

Energy (Noise, Vibration/ Tremor/ Thrill, Heat, Radioactive / Electromagnetic /

Ultra violet / Microwave Rays , shocks, Light etc )

Matter and energy (Storms,Vulcano,Sonami,Chemical/ Photochemical Reactions etc)

Social Activities (Filthy Gestures/ Face Impressions, Wandering, Body gestures, Gender

related exposures, Visual Impacts etc)

Qualitative (Related to aesthetics / visuals /Scenic / unhygienic /Managerial / House

Keeping / Handling / Health & Safety / Matters related to Observance etc.)

Quantitative (Measurable pollutants or having NEQS)

PROVISIONS OF POLICE SUPPORT

1. Police Support under Section 146C of PLGO for any action or Raid.

2. Police Support under Section 34 of the Police Order 2002 for enforcement of any office order.

3. Call Police on 15 for any help during any raid/action.

4. Register FIR on obstruction/breaking Seals (Section 186 of the Pakistan Penal Code-1860)

5. Register FIR on disobeying orders/directions (Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code-1860)

USE OF PLGO, 2001TO

SUPPORT THE PROVISIONS PEPA

Domain of responsibilities

• An Enforcement Inspector on environmental issues should take action on all the acts/activities /violations causing or likely to cause public discomfort / environmental problems.

• Stop / Seal the commencement /operation of illegal projects / industrial units/ Activities and direct the owners to get mandatory approvals under local and Special laws.

• Stop / Seal the power Generators being installed in the residences causing public nuisance.

• Take action against the persons using indiscriminate fuels like tyres, rubber, plastic etc.

• Seal / take actions against the violators of PLGO,PEPA,HWM-Rules2014, Polythene Ordinance.

• Take action against the works not confined in their Work Places or having unhygienic environment, causing encroachments, offensive odours, vibrations, noise, discomfort, adverse social impacts and established contrary to the status of the locality.

PUNJAB DISTRICT GOVERNMENT RULES OF BUSINESS, 2001(Duties of Environment Department)

.1. To assist Provincial Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) in

discharge of its functions under Pakistan Environmental Protection Act. 1997.

2. To excise personal administration and financial management of the subordinate staff.

3. To regulate motor vehicles subject to the provisions of Pakistan Environmental protection Act, 1997 and the rules and regulations made there-under.

4. To ensure, guide and assist the proponents of new projects in submission of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to the D.G. Punjab EPA for approval.

5. To ensure implementation of environmental protectionand preservation measures in all projects at the end to sensitize agencies on environmental issues.

6. To identify the needs for legislation in various services of the environmental matters.,

7. To encourage the formation and working of non-government organizations, to prevent and combat pollution and promote sustainable development.

PUNJAB DISTRICT GOVERNMENT RULES OF BUSINESS, 2001

(Duties of Environment Department)

8. To undertake regular monitoring of projects financed from the Provincial Sustainable Development Fund and to submit progress reports to the DO Punjab EPA for publication in the Annual report.

9. To request the Environmental Magistrate or the Environmental Tribunal to take cognizance of an offence triable under the provisions of the PEPA, 1997.

10. To submit quarterly progress reports and a consolidated annual report to the DG Punjab EPA.

11. To enlist the support of Government Departments at district level notable the education and health institutions in campaigns for building public awareness.

12. To influence procedures and programmers of various agencies and departments in the district to support environmental safeguards in their own systems.

13. To undertake any other duties and functions as assigned by the DGPunjab Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) and or Provincial Government.

An Inspector nominated by the Zila Nazim may in addition to imposition of fine:-

a) Suspend any work;

b) Seize the goods;

c) Seal the premises;

d) Demolish or remove work;

e) Issue direction for taking corrective measures;

f) Issue hearing notices under para # 48(2) of 6th Schedule.

Note: An Inspector can get Police support U/S 146-C

GENERAL POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS(SEE SECTION 146-D OF PLGO-2001)

APPELLATE AUTHORITIES( Under PLGO 2001 )

1) As per Punjab Local Government Appeal Rules 2002, the Appellate Authority under section 190 of PLGO 2001 is the DCO.

2)Appeal against the orders of DCO can be filed before the Secy. Local Govt or Secy. Concerned

3) The Decision of the courts are appealable subject to the provisions of the CrPC 1898 (see Section 146-A of PLGO-2001).

Site Inspection Report

Public Complaints, Legal Notices, Own Accord

Personal Hearing

Follow-up Visit on PCO or Undertaking

Direction/ Sealing

Judicial Magistrate/ DCO (in case of sealing)

If Non Complied If Complied

Case Filed

Fine up to Rs. 15000 & Three Months Imprisonment

Within two days of receiving

Within FOUR days

Within SEVEN days

Undertaking/ Affidavit

PROCEDURE TO DEAL UNDER PLGO

Environmental Protection Act-1997

(Amended-2012)

Frame of Penalties Environmental Tribunal(In case of conviction under Section 11,12,13,16 17/7 of the Act) Imprisonment upto two years Fine upto Five million. Additional fine upto 1 lac per day. Compensatory cost upto 1 lac on false complaint Closure of factory / project Compensation of victim Confiscation of factory/ machinery Restoration of environment on convict costs

Environmental Magistrates(In case of conviction under section 14 and 15) Fine upto 05 lac rupees Additional fine upto one thousand per day. Compensation of loss caused by the convict. Closure of factory Restoration of Environment. Confiscation of material.

Director General, EPA Imposition of Administrative penalty Reccover administrative penalty as arears of land revenue

Judicial Set up under PEPA-1997

Initial Trial Proceeding before DG, EPA.

Appellate Jurisdiction/ Conviction

Environmental Tribunal

Lahore High Court, Lahore (D.B)

Summary / Regular Trial

Environmental Magistrate

Court of Session

ENVIRONMENTAL MAGISTRATES

1. ALL SENIOR CIVIL JUDGES ARE NOTIFIED AS ENVIRONMENTAL MAJISTRATES

2. E.M. HAVE JURISDICTION TO PENALIZE U/S 14 &15 OF PEPA-1997

3. E.M. HAVE ALSO JURISDICTION TO PENALIZE OFFENDERS OF THE PUNJAB PROHIBITION ON MANUFACTURE, SALE, USE AND IMPORT OF POLYTHENE BAGS ORDINANCE-2002.

4. THE MEDIUM OF TRIAL IS CrpC.

5. UNDER THE POLYETHENE ORDINANCE THE MANUFACTURING OF BLACK POLYTHENE OF ALL THICKNESSS AND THE POLYTHENE BAGS <15 MICRONS THICKNESS ARE PROHIBTED.

Environmental Tribunal• Chairperson = Eligible to be appointed

as judge of High Court

• Legal Member = Sitting Session Judge

• Technical Member = B.Sc Engineering + 17 years experience

ENVIRONMENTAL TRIBUNAL

The Cases from the following 4 sources can be filed

to adjudicate in the tribunal:

Private individuals – Private complaint can be

filed on expiry of 30 days after moving a notice to the

concerned Environmental Protection Agency.

a) Federal or Provincial EPA.

b) Nazim (through DCO or EDO Works/MS or DOE) of

Local Government/Council under Section 21(3)(a)

of PEPA-1997.

c) The private individuals can also file appeals feeling

aggrieved from the actions of Environmental

Protection Agencies.

PROCEEDINGS UNDER PEPA-97(Authority = DG EPA)

SIR + Numerical Measurements of Pollutants / Offencesê

Hearing U/S 16(1)ê

EPO U/S 16(2) ê

Follow up visit on EPOê

Complaint to Environmental Tribunal (non-compliance cases)

êPenalties U/S 17 (Rs. 5 M, if contravention continues then additional

fine extendable to one hundred thousand rupees / day)

êAppeal by convicted person U/S 23 before DB of LHC

PROCEEDINGS UNDER PEPA-97(Authority = DGEPA)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT CASES U/S 12

SUBMISSION OF IEE/ EIA CASES BY THE PROPONENTê

SIR BY DO(ENV.)ê

REVIEW OF CASE BY IEE/EIA REVIEW COMMITTEE ê

PUBLIC /STAKE HOLDER’S HEARINGê

REMOVAL OF OBJECTIONS BY THE PROPONENTê

ISSUANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALê

MONITORING BY DO(E)ê

COMPLIANCE OF CONDITIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALê

OPERATIONAL PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL

MAJOR OFFENCES Violation of NEQS by discharges or emissions or waste under section

11. Non submission of Initial Environmental Examination and

Environmental Impact Assessment under Section 12 Unauthorized import of hazardous waste under Section 13 Violation of license for handling of hazardous substances under

Section 14 Disobey the direction given under Section 15(2) to control vehicular

pollution Non compliance of Environmental Protection Order under Section 16. Non deposition of Administrative penalty under Section 17/7. Causing adverse Environmental effects through any activity. Non deposition of pollution charges under Section 11. Causing damage to human health, property, safety and environment. Causing any hindrance in discharge of official duty Disobey the direction of Punjab. Environment al Protection Council.

RULES & REGULATIONS UNDER PEPA-1997 Self Monitoring and reporting by industry rules-2001. Tribunal Rules 1999 Environmental Certification Regulations-2000. Environmental Samples Rules-2001. Provincial sustainable development fund (utilization) rules-2001. Provincial sustainable development fund (procedure) rules-2001. Industrial Pollution Charge (Calculation & Collection) Rules-2001. Review of IEE / EIA Regulations-2000. Hazardous Substances Rules-2003(Draft). Administrative Penalty Rules-2003. Environmental Tribunal Rules-2000. Bio-safety Rules-2005. Bio-safety Guidelines. Punjab Hospital Waste management Rules, 2014. National drinking water Quality Standards. National Environmental Quality Standards-2000. Sectoral Guidelines on EIA / IEE / Checklists Checklists issued by Pak EPA,B-EPA,NWFP- EPA. (The Checklists prepared by B-EPA & NWFP- EPA have been adopted by Pak- EPA.)

Environmental provisions

under

other laws

PAKISTAN PENAL CODE

Sec 268: Public Nuisance

Sec 268 to 294-B: Offence affecting Public Health

Sec 269: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease

Sec 270: Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease

dangerous to life.

Sec 278: Making atmosphere Noxious to health

Sec 284: Dealing with any poisonous substance so as to

danger human life etc.

Sec 285:Neglegent conduct with combustible matter

Environmental Provisions

• PEPA-1997 (Environmental Pollution)• PLGO-2001 (Minor Environmental Offences)• PPC-1860 (Nuisance/Public Health, Safety)• Constitution of Pakistan-1973

(Secs# 9,14 and 199-Basic / Constitutional Rights / Right to life)

• WTO (Environmental Friendly Manufacturing)• Self Monitoring and Reporting by Industry• International Treaties

Police to function according to constitution, law and democratic aspirations of the people.

Police to be professional, service oriented and accountable to the people.

Police to ensure efficient prevention and detection of crime and maintenance of public order.

Police support (Article 34)

Attitude and responsibilities of Police towards the public (Article 3).

Duties of Police (Article 4).

POLICE ORDER 2002

Courts / Appellate Authorities:-

DCO (Appellate Authority)

Environment Tribunal (Court / Appellate Court)

Environmental Magistrate (Court)

High Court (Court / Appellate Court)

Magistrates (Nuisances / Environmental Offenses)

Supreme Court (Court / Appellate Court)

Provincial Ombudsman (Public Complaints)

CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL LABS1) National Institute for Bio Technology & Genetic

Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad

2) Solution Environmental & Analytical Laboratory (SEAL), Lahore

3) APEX Environmental Laboratory, Lahore

4) Global Environmental Laboratory, Lahore

5) Analytical Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore

6) SGS Laboratories, Lahore

7) NFC Laboratories, Faisalabad

8) Environment Protection Agency, Punjab,Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Rahimyar Khan, Multan, Sialkot.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION METHODS

SOLID WASTE

• Compositing.• Sanitary Land Filling.• Waste to Energy. • Refuse Derived Fuels. • Anaerobic Decomposition

(Methanization). • Pyrolysis (Carbonization). • Incineration. • Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

LIQUID WASTE

• Oxidation Pounds (for sewage).• Activated Sludge Treatment (for

Industrial effluent).

• Coagulation.• Disinfection (for hospital waste). • Anaerobic Treatment (for

distilleries).• Ionization and Electric

precipitation.• Filtrations.

AIR POLLUTION

• Wet Scrubbers.• Mechanical Scrubbers. • Chemical Scrubbers. • Cyclones. • Electric Precipitators.

NOISE POLLUTION

• Sound Barriers.• Sound Lining. • Sound Absorbers. • Use of Rubbers Pads. • Overhauling of Machinery. • Sandi ditch around the vibrating body.• Proper Isolation.• Silencers. • Damping of Vibrating body.• Sound Reflecting Fins.

BIO MEDICAL WASTE• Auto Clavings (Thermal

treatment).• Chemical disinfection. • Radiation.• Biological Process (use of

enzynes). • Mechanical Process (Shredding,

grinding, liquid-solid separation).• Incineration.• Deep Burial. • Pyrolysis. • Sanitary Landfill.

RADIOACTIVE WASTE

• Burial in led containers. • Deep Burial. • Deep Slurry Injection Technique.

PICTORIAL PROFILE

STAGNANT WATER AND SOLID WASTE AT NEW AFZAL TOWN , RAWALPINDI

CHILDREN SEARCHING EATABLE /USEABLE THINGS IN HEAPS OF SOLID WASTE AT NEW AFZAL TOWN ,

RAWALPINDI

STAGNANT WATER AND HEAPS OF SOLID WASTE AT NEW AFZAL TOWN, UC-79, POTOHAR TOWN , RAWALPINDI

VIEW OF DRAIN HAVING SOLID WASTE AS FLOATING MATERIAL

A STEEL MILL USING RUBBER TYRES AS FUEL

HOSPITAL WASTE IS BEING RECYCLED IN THE FACTORY

“EVERY SOLUTION HAS A PROBLEM” THE APPROACH

MUST CHANGE