4.8 C. Legal Requirements: Environmental Law Handbook for Businesses

Lawyers' Environmental Action Team (LEAT)
leat@mediapost.co.tz

home | publications | law | activities | about LEAT

home

LEAT Publications

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

Printable versions of this document:
Microsoft Word Format

prev | next

4.8 Water (Supply)

C. Legal Requirements

Water Laws

The main water laws which are relevant for water supply are the National Urban Water Supply Act, the Waterworks Ordinance and the Water Utilization and Control Act. These laws are discussed thoroughly in Chapter 4.4, Industry. Because water supply is reserved for the public sector, these laws govern the National Urban Water Authority and the local water authorities supply of water in the formal sector. Specifically, water authorities must have a water right if they draw on water in order to supply it; those authorities must also be required to follow Tanzania's Temporary Drinking Water Standards when supplying water for drinking. For those supplying water through the informal sector, if the supplier has a water right and is supplying water for drinking, the Temporary Domestic Drinking Water Standards would also apply.

prev | next