Environmental Group Raises First Environmental Civic Lawsuit
「Environmental Group Raises First Environmental Civic Lawsuit」於資料集「Environmental Policy Monthly」由單位「行政院環境保護署」的楊先生所提供，聯繫電話是(02)23117722#2217,(02)23117722#2216，最近更新時間為：2022-01-15 01:13:03。 欄位編號的內容是334 ， 欄位標題的內容是Environmental Group Raises First Environmental Civic Lawsuit ， 欄位摘要的內容是Following the addition of an article to the Air Pollution Control Act concerning civil lawsuits an environmental group recently provided written notification to five counties and cities requesting prompt enforcement. Even though environmental agencies have already begun enforcement activities for the indicated cases, the EPA still agrees with the principle of having the public participate in the regulatory oversight process.
The most recent round of amendments to Taiwan’s Air Pollution Control Act was passed by the Legislative Yuan late last year. One amendment provides a legal basis for the public to bring civil lawsuits against environmental authorities that neglect their regulatory enforcement duty. These stipulations were added to enhance the effectiveness of implementation and enforcement of pollution control laws. Adopting this relatively new regulatory concept from developed countries is a pioneering endeavor for the EPA and demonstrates its commitment to raising the quality of regulatory enforcement.
The first case putting these new provisions to the test was initiated on April 22 by the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center (an organization established by the Environmental Quality Protection Foundation, a local public interest group). The Center sent a formal notification to environmental authorities in five counties and cities claiming that for specific cases they were neglecting their duty to implement and enforce environmental regulations. Governments notified included those of Taipei County, Hsin-chu County, Taichung City, Taichung County and Yun-lin County. If within 60 days after receipt of notification, these authorities have still not begun enforcement activities, a civil suit can be brought against them. If the suit is successful, these agencies can be ordered by the courts to enforce relevant regulations.
The EPA noted, however, that these environmental agencies have actually begun enforcement activities at each of the sites listed on the aforementioned notification. Some have been listed as targets for auditing and inspection and others have already been fined. Two sites which the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center claims have not been subject to enforcement include publicly operated incinerators in Taipei County and Taichung City. The Center claims that dioxin emission standards are not being enforced at these facilities; however, they have already initiated emissions improvement projects and should be in compliance with current dioxin emission standards before 2001.
Following the addition of the civil lawsuit provisions to the Air Pollution Control Act, all sectors have been watching development of this policy with great interest. For environmental public interest groups and individuals that have frequently complained of weak air pollution control enforcement, this new policy is another mechanism to impel comprehensive enforcement of pollution control regulations. The EPA further indicated that because air pollution inspection, auditing and control is the responsibility of environmental authorities, the civil lawsuit provisions will significantly pressure these authorities to perform their duty. As such, the provisions will be beneficial to improving Taiwan’s overall air quality. ， 欄位全文的內容是Following the addition of an article to the Air Pollution Control Act concerning civil lawsuits an environmental group recently provided written notification to five counties and cities requesting prompt enforcement. Even though environmental agencies have already begun enforcement activities for the indicated cases, the EPA still agrees with the principle of having the public participate in the regulatory oversight process.
The most recent round of amendments to Taiwan’s Air Pollution Control Act was passed by the Legislative Yuan late last year. One amendment provides a legal basis for the public to bring civil lawsuits against environmental authorities that neglect their regulatory enforcement duty. These stipulations were added to enhance the effectiveness of implementation and enforcement of pollution control laws. Adopting this relatively new regulatory concept from developed countries is a pioneering endeavor for the EPA and demonstrates its commitment to raising the quality of regulatory enforcement.
The first case putting these new provisions to the test was initiated on April 22 by the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center (an organization established by the Environmental Quality Protection Foundation, a local public interest group). The Center sent a formal notification to environmental authorities in five counties and cities claiming that for specific cases they were neglecting their duty to implement and enforce environmental regulations. Governments notified included those of Taipei County, Hsin-chu County, Taichung City, Taichung County and Yun-lin County. If within 60 days after receipt of notification, these authorities have still not begun enforcement activities, a civil suit can be brought against them. If the suit is successful, these agencies can be ordered by the courts to enforce relevant regulations.
The EPA noted, however, that these environmental agencies have actually begun enforcement activities at each of the sites listed on the aforementioned notification. Some have been listed as targets for auditing and inspection and others have already been fined. Two sites which the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center claims have not been subject to enforcement include publicly operated incinerators in Taipei County and Taichung City. The Center claims that dioxin emission standards are not being enforced at these facilities; however, they have already initiated emissions improvement projects and should be in compliance with current dioxin emission standards before 2001.
Following the addition of the civil lawsuit provisions to the Air Pollution Control Act, all sectors have been watching development of this policy with great interest. For environmental public interest groups and individuals that have frequently complained of weak air pollution control enforcement, this new policy is another mechanism to impel comprehensive enforcement of pollution control regulations. The EPA further indicated that because air pollution inspection, auditing and control is the responsibility of environmental authorities, the civil lawsuit provisions will significantly pressure these authorities to perform their duty. As such, the provisions will be beneficial to improving Taiwan’s overall air quality. ， 欄位年度的內容是1999 ， 欄位月份的內容是2 ， 欄位卷的內容是2 ， 欄位期的內容是11 ， 欄位順序的內容是1 ， 欄位倒序的內容是2 ， 欄位分類的內容是Supervision Evaluation & Dispute Resolution ， 欄位標題2的內容是Environmental Group Raises First Environmental Civic Lawsuit ， 欄位檔案位置的內容是print/V2/V2-11 。
編號
334
標題
Environmental Group Raises First Environmental Civic Lawsuit
摘要
Following the addition of an article to the Air Pollution Control Act concerning civil lawsuits an environmental group recently provided written notification to five counties and cities requesting prompt enforcement. Even though environmental agencies have already begun enforcement activities for the indicated cases, the EPA still agrees with the principle of having the public participate in the regulatory oversight process. The most recent round of amendments to Taiwan’s Air Pollution Control Act was passed by the Legislative Yuan late last year. One amendment provides a legal basis for the public to bring civil lawsuits against environmental authorities that neglect their regulatory enforcement duty. These stipulations were added to enhance the effectiveness of implementation and enforcement of pollution control laws. Adopting this relatively new regulatory concept from developed countries is a pioneering endeavor for the EPA and demonstrates its commitment to raising the quality of regulatory enforcement. The first case putting these new provisions to the test was initiated on April 22 by the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center (an organization established by the Environmental Quality Protection Foundation, a local public interest group). The Center sent a formal notification to environmental authorities in five counties and cities claiming that for specific cases they were neglecting their duty to implement and enforce environmental regulations. Governments notified included those of Taipei County, Hsin-chu County, Taichung City, Taichung County and Yun-lin County. If within 60 days after receipt of notification, these authorities have still not begun enforcement activities, a civil suit can be brought against them. If the suit is successful, these agencies can be ordered by the courts to enforce relevant regulations. The EPA noted, however, that these environmental agencies have actually begun enforcement activities at each of the sites listed on the aforementioned notification. Some have been listed as targets for auditing and inspection and others have already been fined. Two sites which the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center claims have not been subject to enforcement include publicly operated incinerators in Taipei County and Taichung City. The Center claims that dioxin emission standards are not being enforced at these facilities; however, they have already initiated emissions improvement projects and should be in compliance with current dioxin emission standards before 2001. Following the addition of the civil lawsuit provisions to the Air Pollution Control Act, all sectors have been watching development of this policy with great interest. For environmental public interest groups and individuals that have frequently complained of weak air pollution control enforcement, this new policy is another mechanism to impel comprehensive enforcement of pollution control regulations. The EPA further indicated that because air pollution inspection, auditing and control is the responsibility of environmental authorities, the civil lawsuit provisions will significantly pressure these authorities to perform their duty. As such, the provisions will be beneficial to improving Taiwan’s overall air quality.
全文
Following the addition of an article to the Air Pollution Control Act concerning civil lawsuits an environmental group recently provided written notification to five counties and cities requesting prompt enforcement. Even though environmental agencies have already begun enforcement activities for the indicated cases, the EPA still agrees with the principle of having the public participate in the regulatory oversight process. The most recent round of amendments to Taiwan’s Air Pollution Control Act was passed by the Legislative Yuan late last year. One amendment provides a legal basis for the public to bring civil lawsuits against environmental authorities that neglect their regulatory enforcement duty. These stipulations were added to enhance the effectiveness of implementation and enforcement of pollution control laws. Adopting this relatively new regulatory concept from developed countries is a pioneering endeavor for the EPA and demonstrates its commitment to raising the quality of regulatory enforcement. The first case putting these new provisions to the test was initiated on April 22 by the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center (an organization established by the Environmental Quality Protection Foundation, a local public interest group). The Center sent a formal notification to environmental authorities in five counties and cities claiming that for specific cases they were neglecting their duty to implement and enforce environmental regulations. Governments notified included those of Taipei County, Hsin-chu County, Taichung City, Taichung County and Yun-lin County. If within 60 days after receipt of notification, these authorities have still not begun enforcement activities, a civil suit can be brought against them. If the suit is successful, these agencies can be ordered by the courts to enforce relevant regulations. The EPA noted, however, that these environmental agencies have actually begun enforcement activities at each of the sites listed on the aforementioned notification. Some have been listed as targets for auditing and inspection and others have already been fined. Two sites which the Taiwan Environmental Observation Center claims have not been subject to enforcement include publicly operated incinerators in Taipei County and Taichung City. The Center claims that dioxin emission standards are not being enforced at these facilities; however, they have already initiated emissions improvement projects and should be in compliance with current dioxin emission standards before 2001. Following the addition of the civil lawsuit provisions to the Air Pollution Control Act, all sectors have been watching development of this policy with great interest. For environmental public interest groups and individuals that have frequently complained of weak air pollution control enforcement, this new policy is another mechanism to impel comprehensive enforcement of pollution control regulations. The EPA further indicated that because air pollution inspection, auditing and control is the responsibility of environmental authorities, the civil lawsuit provisions will significantly pressure these authorities to perform their duty. As such, the provisions will be beneficial to improving Taiwan’s overall air quality.
年度
1999
月份
2
卷
2
期
11
順序
1
倒序
2
分類
Supervision Evaluation & Dispute Resolution
標題2
Environmental Group Raises First Environmental Civic Lawsuit
檔案位置
print/V2/V2-11
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