Iran: Third 5-Year Development Plan (esp Article 104:D and 134)

The by-laws aim to prevent the pollution of air, as well as underground and aboveground water sources, and specified the related penalties for violations. Production units are obliged to adapt their technical specifications with ecological standards. The units that refuse to follow the procedure, and whose operations lead to pollution and environmental destruction would be penalized proportionately. According to the law, prior to the implementation of any large production and services, projects and plans should be environmentally assessed during their feasibility studies. Article 134 requires that operating licenses be approved and issued for any company looking to exploit aboveground or underground water supplies or establish urban distribution networks involving heavy industry, animal husbandry and services units. Activities producing large amounts of wastewater, including sewage treatment installations, would also require official consent, while the extension of previously issued permits would be dependant on passing an inspection. Any infractions would result in penalties, based on the type and amount of pollution.

Date Implemented: 1999-2004

Status: Ended; Mandatory

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pd