Nigeria: Pollution Abatement in Industries and Facilities Generating Waste Regulations

Much of this legislation relates to water and waste management, but it also includes climate relevant provisions. S 17 states that "An industry or facility which is likely to release gaseous, particle, liquid, or solid untreated discharges shall install into its system, appropriate abatement equipment in such manner as may be determined by FEPA".

Date Implemented: 1991

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; PILOT STUDY OF USED OILS IN NIGERIA, www.basel.int/stratplan/oewg1/projdocs/nigeria/used-oils/pilot-study.doc