4.7 B. Key Environmental Issues: Environmental Law Handbook for Businesses

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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW HANDBOOK FOR BUSINESSES

Introduction

Preface

Acknowledgement

Chapter 1.0 Introduction: Environment and Economic Development: A Context for the Business Sector

	1.1 Background
	1.2 The AGENDA for Environment and Responsible Development
	1.3 Purpose of this Handbook

CHAPTER 2.0 Concepts in Environmental Law and Future Trends

	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Environmental Law
	2.3 Subsidiary Legislation (Environmental Regulations)
	2.4 Environmental Indicators and Standards
	2.5 New Proposed Policy Instruments for Environmental Protection
	2.6 Public Participation
	2.7 Public Interest Litigation
	2.8 Conclusion

CHAPTER 3.0 Overview of Environmental Laws and Institutions in Tanzania

CHAPTER 4.0 Analysis of Laws Impacting the Environment in Specific Economic Sectors

Part I: Productive Sectors

4.1 Agriculture and Livestock

4.1 A. Overall Contribution to Economy

4.1 B. Key Environmental Issues

4.1 C. Legal Requirements

	Local Government Acts and Decentralization of Government Administration Act
	National Land Use Planning Commission Act
	Cattle Grazing Ordinance
	Other Relevant Agriculture and Livestock Laws

4.2 Forestry and Marine/Fisheries Resources

4.2 A. Overall Contribution to Economy

4.2 B. Key Environmental Issues

4.2 C. Legal Requirements

	Forests Ordinance
	Fisheries Act, 6/70
	Other Relevant Forestry and Marine/Fisheries Laws

4.3 Wildlife Utilization

	4.3 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
	4.3 B. Key Environmental Issues
	4.3 C. Legal Requirements

4.4 Industry

4.4 A. Overall Contribution to Economy

4.4 B. Key Environmental Issues

4.4 C. Legal Requirements

	Local Government (District and Urban Authorities) Acts, Nos. 7 and 8, 1982
	Town and Country Planning Ordinance, Cap. 378 and National Land Use Planning Commission Act, 3/84
	Water Laws
	National Industries Licensing and Registration Act
	Protection from Radiation Act
	Explosives Act, 56/63
	Tanzania Bureau of Standards Act, 3/75
	Factories Ordinance, Cap. 297
	Pharmaceuticals and Poisons Act
	Tropical Pesticides Research Institute Act, 18/79
	Food Control of Quality Act, 10/78
	Other Relevant Industry Laws

4.5 Mining

4.5 A. Overall Contribution to Economy

4.5 B. Key Environmental Issues

4.5 C. Legal Requirements

	Mining Act 17/79
	The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (no 27 of 1980)
	Petroleum Exploration and Production Act
	Other Relevant Mining Laws

Part II: Economic Services Sectors

4.6 Transport

	4.6 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
	4.6 B. Key Environmental Issues
	4.6 C. Legal Requirements

4.7 Construction

	4.7 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
	4.7 B. Key Environmental Issues
	4.7 C. Legal Requirements

4.8 Water (Supply)

	4.8 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
	4.8 B. Key Environmental Issues
	4.8 C. Legal Requirements

4.9 Energy (Supply)

	4.9 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
	4.9 B. Key Environmental Issues
	4.9 C. Legal Requirements

4.10 Tourism

4.10 A. Overall Contribution to Economy

4.10 B. Key Environmental Issues

4.10 C. Legal Requirements

	National Parks Ordinance, Cap. 412
	Tourist Agents Licensing Act, 2/69
	Ngorongoro Conservation Area Ordinance
	Other Relevant Tourism Laws

4.11 Trade and Commerce

	4.11 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
	4.11 B. Key Environmental Issues
	4.11 C. Legal Requirements

CHAPTER 5.0 Conclusion

Appendix A: Sample Permits and Licenses

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B. Key Environmental Issues

The construction industry, particularly the informal sector, can have a tremendous impact on the environment. For example, extraction of raw materials used in construction, siting of a construction project (including roads and hotels) without regard to the surrounding environment or ecosystem, use of inappropriate technology in the building process (such as highly consumptive methods of making building materials), and construction of unsound structures may all have negative impacts on human health or the environment.

As with other sectors of the economy, it is difficult to analyse the environmental effects of this sector without looking to some of the other sectors, such as the mining sector, the trade sector, etc.

Relevant Institutions, Laws and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Environment

Institutions:

Industrial Licensing Board
Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Local Governments
Ministry of Lands
Ministry of Transport and Communication
Factories Inspectorate, Ministry of Labour
TANAPA
Ministry of Tourism, Natural Resources and Environment
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Ordinance

Laws and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Environment:

Town and Country Planning Ordinance
Local Government Acts
National Industries (Licensing and Registration) Act
Land Ordinance
Highways Ordinance
Public Health Sewerage and Drainage Ordinance
Factories Ordinance
National Parks Ordinance
Forests Ordinance
Wildlife Conservation Act
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Ordinance

Possible Licenses and Permits Required:

Planning Consent
Building Permit and other local licenses and permits
Certificate of Right of Occupancy or Customary Right
Sewerage Permits
Permission to Construct in protected areas (such as National Parks, Forestry Reserves, Game Reserves and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area)

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