1. Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997

In December 1997 Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA'97) was signed and promulgated by the President of Pakistan. It provides for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development. PEPA'97 covers nearly all issues from pollution generation to pollution prevention, monitoring to confiscation, compliance to violation, and prosecution to penalization. However, results of this legislation are subjected to virtuous and unadulterated implementation. PEPA 1997

2. Environmental Assessments

Under section 12 of (PEPA) 1997 the proponent of a project is required to submit to EPA an initial environmental examination (IEE) or where the project is likely to cause an adverse environmental effect, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) before the commencement of construction or operation activities. An IEE or EIA has to be submitted for a new project, or if any major change / addition in the process occur. EIA & IEE GUIDELINES

3. National Environmental Quality Standards (Old)

In August 1993 Federal Environmental Protection Agency established National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) for Pakistan. NEQS define maximum allowable concentrations for 32 pollutants in municipal and liquid industrial effluents, 16 pollutants for industrial gaseous emissions, motor vehicle exhaust and noise. NEQS (OLD)

4. National Environmental Quality Standards (New)

Reacting on argument of the industrialists about strictness of the NEQS a committee was constituted, including representatives of Trade and Industry, to revise the Standards. Strict and impartial enforcement of NEQS by the Federal and Provincial EPA's is an effective and wise long-term solution for combating the industrial pollution and controlling marine pollution. NEQS (NEW)

5. Self-Monitoring and Reporting by the Industries Rules, 1999

Following the directions provided by PEPAct'97 Self-monitoring and Reporting Guidelines are prepared after due consultation with industry. Under these guidelines it is necessary for industries to maintain a complete record of the levels of their emissions and discharges that should not exceed NEQS.
The Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industry document consist of monitoring and reporting instructions for industrial effluents and gaseous emissions. Supporting guidelines for Sampling procedures have also been prepared. SMART RULES 1999

6. Sampling Rules

The Sampling Procedures for Industrial Effluents presents general guidelines and considerations so that effective sampling programs can be established for varied situations. This document provide guidelines on location or sampling points, frequency and sample type that are specified in other relevant documents. Information regarding the methods of sampling, its handling, preservation and transport and custody is clearly defined. SAMPLING RULES

7. Environmental Improvement Charge

Pollution Charge is sort of a penalty and will be levied upon the quantity of pollutant in excess to NEQS limits. The funds thus collected will be used as a loan for the procurement of pollution control equipment and waste treatment plants for the industries. This process will certainly help reducing the industrial emissions and discharges and in the process will make our environment (air, water and land) safer and cleaner. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT CHARGE

8. Laboratory Registration Guidelines (EPA)

These guidelines are to be complied by those laboratories who wish to get registered by Federal Environmental Protection Agency or Provincial Environmental Protection Agency. These guidelines details all the necessary requirements an authorize laboratory must fulfill in order to carry out tests of parameters mentioned in National Environmental Quality Standards. LABORTORY REGISTRATION