Thailand: New Thai Constitution

Thailand: 8th National Social and Economic Development Plan

Thailand: The Enhancement and Conservation of Environmental Quality Act

Singapore: Vehicle quota system

This legislation limits car ownership in Singapore and thereby limits the number of cars allowed on the road.  Ownership requires a certificate of entitlement (valid for 10 years) and the quota system is based on categories of vehicles differentiated by engine size.

Date Implemented: 1990

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Singapore: Parks and Trees Act

This Act designates areas as national parks and nature reserves which are set aside and protected from any sort of commercial activity.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/

Singapore: Mandatory Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel

From Dec 1, 2005, ultra-low sulfur diesel will be mandatory in order to prepare the country to adopt the Euro IV emission standards for diesel vehicles in October 2006.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: Mandatory

References: National Environment Agency

http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=2553 

Singapore: Road Traffic Act

This Act sets out the regulations related to road traffic, and the use of vehicles in Singapore.  It specifies that it is illegal to drive any vehicle that does not meet the minimum standards proscribed in this Act, and designates the categories of vehicles, and the taxes on them.

Date Implemented: 1961; revised 1970, 1985, 1994, 1997, 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Singapore: Environmental Pollution Control Act

This policy consolidates all the environmental regulations and related measures. Regarding climate change, it regulates the emissions from any industrial or commercial plant or household. It limits the air pollutants that can be released and the activities that cause air pollution.

Date Implemented: 1999

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/

Singapore: Rapid Transit System Act

This Act outlines the framework for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of rapid transit systems.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force; Framework Policy/Government Initiative

Singapore: Energy Standards of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA)