NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL (SOIL EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL) REGULATIONS, 2011

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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL (SOIL EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL) REGULATIONS, 2011

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

REGULATION:

PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.       Application.

2.       Objectives.

3.       Purpose.

4.       Scope.

5.       Administration.

6.       Inventory of Erosion and Flood.

7.       Compliance with Standards.

8.       Exemptions for Certain Activities.

9.       Regulated Activities.

PART II-EROSION CONTROL REGULATIONS

10.     Erosion Control Guidelines and Approval Procedures.

11.     Standards for Erosion and Sediment Control Practices.

12.     Disclaimer of Liability.

13.     Performance Standards.

PART III—FLOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS

14.     Flood Control Guidelines.

15.     Permit.

16.     Flood Control Measures.

17.     Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.

18.     Inspection and Enforcement Actions.

PART IV

19.     Offences and Penalties.

PART V–INTERPRETATION

20.     Interpretation.

21.     Citation.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE I -Erosion Control Plan Approval.

SCHEDULE II – Condition for Approval of Erosion Control Plan.

SCHEDULE III -Erosion and Sediment Perimeter Control.

SCHEDULE IV -Application Form for Permit on Soil Erosion and Flood Plain.  

SCHEDULE V –Instruction Sheet for the Erosion and Flood Plain Permit  Application for Flood Plain Development.

SCHEDULE VI —Guiding Questionnaire for Application.

SCHEDULE VII – Development Permit.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL (SOIL EROSION AND  FLOOD CONTROL) REGULATIONS, 2011

In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, MR.JOHN ODEY, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Environment hereby make the following regulations:

[Commencement.]                             [28th Day of April, 2011]

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