B. Key Environmental Issues

The key environmental problem created by the transport sector is pollution. Emissions into water from ships and into air from vehicles are beginning to take their toll in Tanzania. Leaded fuels have disastrous effects on children living in cities and near busy roadways. Unsound disposal of oils, fuels, and other pollutants from repair and petrol stations seep into ground water and end up in people's drinking water. Transportation of unsafe substances can also result in pollution and other disasters in the event of an accident.

Until now, Tanzania has faced few such accidents; as the importance of this sector grows, particularly with trade liberalization, environmental accidents are likely to increase in the future.

Again, this sector is directly linked to several other sectors, especially trade and commerce, which involves importation of used vehicles and provision of petrol facilities and repairs through both the formal and informal sectors.

Relevant Institutions, Laws and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Environment

Institutions:

• Transport Licensing Authority
• National Transport Institute
• Tanzania Harbours Authority
• Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals
• Radiation Protection Commission

Laws and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Environment:

• Merchant Shipping Act
• Inland Water Transport Ordinance
• Highways Ordinance
• Tanzania Harbours Authority Act
• Explosives Act
• Protection from Radiation Act
• Petroleum Conservation Act

Possible Licenses and Permits Required:

• License to convey goods (Inland Water Transport Ordinance)
• License and Registrations for Ships
• Notices of transport of offensive goods (Tanzania Harbours Authority Act)
• Explosives Permits (for transport of explosives) (Explosives Act)