What is EPMA Singapore?
Environmental Protection Management Act – The Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) is the primary regulation for the control of pollution and waste, including for hazardous substances in Singapore. As of 1 January 2019, the substances require a hazardous substance licence for import, manufacture or sale.
What is Environmental Protection and management Act?
Environmental Protection and Management Act (Chapter 94A). This Act provides for the control of air, water and noise pollution, for the safe management of hazardous waste and for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation.
How does Singapore protect the environment?
Singapore, a small nation of 700 square KM, plays a large role in environmental leadership in the region. EPA and Singapore are cooperating to enforce environmental laws, improve air quality, protect drinking water, and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals.
What is HS permit?
(b) Hazardous Substances (HS) Permit Any person who wishes to purchase, store and /or use of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection And Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations .
What is the purpose of environmental protection act?
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality, control and reduce pollution from all sources, and prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds.
Is Singapore doing a part for the environment?
Singapore’s Pledge to Reduce Emissions In line with the agreement adopted in Paris in December 2015, Singapore has made a further commitment to reduce our Emissions Intensity by 36 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, and stabilise our greenhouse gas emissions with the aim of peaking around 2030.
What does Singapore environmental Council do?
The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) was established in 1995 as an independently managed, non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO). We influence thinking on sustainability issues and coordinate environmental efforts in Singapore and the region.
What is Environment Protection Act 1981?
[29th March, 1981.] An Act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith.