Malaysia: Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project

Malaysia: National Energy Policy

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm 

Malaysia: Environmental Quality Act

This act provides for the prevention, abatement, and control of pollution through licensing, and mandates the conducting of an Environmental Assessment Report for proposed public and private sector projects to determine and prevent or prepare for the environmental consequences of the project. It was brought into effect with the implementation of a subsequent set of specific regulations and laws.

Date Implemented: 1974, ‘85 & ‘95

Malaysia: Vision 2020

Costa Rica: Hydrocarbons Act

Seeking to promote sustainable economic development and environmental protection, this Act regulates the development, promotion and exploitation of oil and other hydrocarbons.

Date Implemented: 1994

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm

Costa Rica: Urban Planning Law

This law regulates the country’s housing and urbanization policies. It also establishes the National Plan for Urban Development, the Municipal Zoning Plans, Urban Planning, and Land Use. This Law prohibits land-planning schemes that do not follow the proscribed zoning regulations.

Date Implemented: 1968

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Costa Rica: Law and Regulations on Rational Energy Use - la Ley Nº 7200

This law requires MINAE to establish company-level power indices based on their level of economic activity. The law and its subsequent regulations outline the obligatory nature of executing projects that conserve electricity. They also include an incentive program for businesses that promote the efficient use of energy.

Date Implemented: Law:1994; Regulation: 1995

Saudi Arabia: Economic Liberalization/diversification

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf