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• The Environment Protection Bill, 2014 Cap 7
Environment Bill 2014 addresses the issue of air pollution in various
sections. Section 20(6) talks explicitly about reducing carbon emissions
into the air, water and soil, and promotes the use of high-performance,
low-noise, low-fuel consuming electric generators. Further, in Section 80,
it stipulates that the emissions from electric generators will need to follow
strict air quality emissions standards that will be developed. Section 75
directs the relevant Ministry to address the issue of air pollution by
developing air quality standards and to ensure their implementation and
enforcement as required.
22 Section 81 on ambient air standards clearly
states that no enterprise or individual is allowed to pollute the air, and
any emissions must adhere to the air standards.
23
Other relevant legislations include the Land Act of 2009, which not
only promotes a land management system but also aims to preserve
the environment and ecology in South Sudan. Besides providing for
fair compensation for land lost, the Act also recognizes customary land
tenure systems, and it grants protection to the pastoralists.
24
14.3.1.1 History of the Legal Framework in South Sudan
and Other Relevant Legislations
Historically, South Sudanese legal framework can be traced as far back
as the 1890s, when the British established the legal system of the AngloEgyptian Sudan. While there is a rich history to be explored with respect
to the legal regime in South Sudan, this section will focus on the environmental and petroleum laws. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the
country relied mostly on the Sudanese laws until recently when it enacted
its own laws. In this respect therefore, a brief about the relevant laws in
Sudan will be discussed in as far as they have an impact on the South
Sudanese legal framework.
22 Section 75 Environmental Protect Bill, 2007.
23 Section 81 Environmental Protect Bill, 2007.
24 Section 15 Land Act of 2009.
P. R. Gatkuoth
• The Environment Protection Bill, 2014 Cap 7
Environment Bill 2014 addresses the issue of air pollution in various
sections. Section 20(6) talks explicitly about reducing carbon emissions
into the air, water and soil, and promotes the use of high-performance,
low-noise, low-fuel consuming electric generators. Further, in Section 80,
it stipulates that the emissions from electric generators will need to follow
strict air quality emissions standards that will be developed. Section 75
directs the relevant Ministry to address the issue of air pollution by
developing air quality standards and to ensure their implementation and
enforcement as required.
22 Section 81 on ambient air standards clearly
states that no enterprise or individual is allowed to pollute the air, and
any emissions must adhere to the air standards.
23
Other relevant legislations include the Land Act of 2009, which not
only promotes a land management system but also aims to preserve
the environment and ecology in South Sudan. Besides providing for
fair compensation for land lost, the Act also recognizes customary land
tenure systems, and it grants protection to the pastoralists.
24
14.3.1.1 History of the Legal Framework in South Sudan
and Other Relevant Legislations
Historically, South Sudanese legal framework can be traced as far back
as the 1890s, when the British established the legal system of the AngloEgyptian Sudan. While there is a rich history to be explored with respect
to the legal regime in South Sudan, this section will focus on the environmental and petroleum laws. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the
country relied mostly on the Sudanese laws until recently when it enacted
its own laws. In this respect therefore, a brief about the relevant laws in
Sudan will be discussed in as far as they have an impact on the South
Sudanese legal framework.
22 Section 75 Environmental Protect Bill, 2007.
23 Section 81 Environmental Protect Bill, 2007.
24 Section 15 Land Act of 2009.