ENVIRONMENTAL LAW HANDBOOK FOR BUSINESSES

bulletIntroduction
bulletPreface
you are hereAcknowledgement
bulletChapter 1.0 Introduction: Environment and Economic Development: A Context for the Business Sector
bullet1.1 Background
bullet1.2 The AGENDA for Environment and Responsible Development
bullet1.3 Purpose of this Handbook
bulletCHAPTER 2.0 Concepts in Environmental Law and Future Trends
bullet2.1 Introduction
bullet2.2 Environmental Law
bullet2.3 Subsidiary Legislation (Environmental Regulations)
bullet2.4 Environmental Indicators and Standards
bullet2.5 New Proposed Policy Instruments for Environmental Protection
bullet2.6 Public Participation
bullet2.7 Public Interest Litigation
bullet2.8 Conclusion
bulletCHAPTER 3.0 Overview of Environmental Laws and Institutions in Tanzania
bulletCHAPTER 4.0 Analysis of Laws Impacting the Environment in Specific Economic Sectors
bulletPart I: Productive Sectors
bullet4.1 Agriculture and Livestock
bullet4.1 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.1 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.1 C. Legal Requirements
bulletLocal Government Acts and Decentralization of Government Administration Act
bulletNational Land Use Planning Commission Act
bulletCattle Grazing Ordinance
bulletOther Relevant Agriculture and Livestock Laws
bullet4.2 Forestry and Marine/Fisheries Resources
bullet4.2 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.2 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.2 C. Legal Requirements
bulletForests Ordinance
bulletFisheries Act, 6/70
bulletOther Relevant Forestry and Marine/Fisheries Laws
bullet4.3 Wildlife Utilization
bullet4.3 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.3 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.3 C. Legal Requirements
bullet4.4 Industry
bullet4.4 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.4 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.4 C. Legal Requirements
bulletLocal Government (District and Urban Authorities) Acts, Nos. 7 and 8, 1982
bulletTown and Country Planning Ordinance, Cap. 378 and National Land Use Planning Commission Act, 3/84
bulletWater Laws
bulletNational Industries Licensing and Registration Act
bulletProtection from Radiation Act
bulletExplosives Act, 56/63
bulletTanzania Bureau of Standards Act, 3/75
bulletFactories Ordinance, Cap. 297
bulletPharmaceuticals and Poisons Act
bulletTropical Pesticides Research Institute Act, 18/79
bulletFood Control of Quality Act, 10/78
bulletOther Relevant Industry Laws
bullet4.5 Mining
bullet4.5 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.5 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.5 C. Legal Requirements
bulletMining Act 17/79
bulletThe Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (no 27 of 1980)
bulletPetroleum Exploration and Production Act
bulletOther Relevant Mining Laws
bulletPart II: Economic Services Sectors
bullet4.6 Transport
bullet4.6 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.6 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.6 C. Legal Requirements
bullet4.7 Construction
bullet4.7 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.7 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.7 C. Legal Requirements
bullet4.8 Water (Supply)
bullet4.8 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.8 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.8 C. Legal Requirements
bullet4.9 Energy (Supply)
bullet4.9 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.9 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.9 C. Legal Requirements
bullet4.10 Tourism
bullet4.10 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.10 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.10 C. Legal Requirements
bulletNational Parks Ordinance, Cap. 412
bulletTourist Agents Licensing Act, 2/69
bulletNgorongoro Conservation Area Ordinance
bulletOther Relevant Tourism Laws
bullet4.11 Trade and Commerce
bullet4.11 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
bullet4.11 B. Key Environmental Issues
bullet4.11 C. Legal Requirements
bulletCHAPTER 5.0 Conclusion
bulletAppendix A: Sample Permits and Licenses

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The AGENDA for Environment and Responsible Development and the Lawyers' Environmental Action Team (LEAT) would like to acknowledge the following team members who contributed to the development of this Handbook: John Daniel, Michael Ngalo and Vincent Shauri, LEAT; Sarah Ouma-Bottelberge, Isaack Mandara and Anathakrishnan, AGENDA; Mr. Bonaventure Rutinwa, Faculty of Law, University of Dar es Salaam; and Laura Hitchcock, International Advisor. In addition, secretarial support by Gloria, Mary Nyaki, Christine Mwanukuzi, Domina Mulibo and Eva Kiwango was greatly appreciated.

In addition, the two organizations would like to thank Business Care Services for use of their office space for numerous meetings, research sessions and computer processing of this Handbook.

Finally, the many government officials and business leaders who were consulted during the preparation of this Handbook provided invaluable insight and expertise beyond our expectations. Their support was highly appreciated.